Places To Visit In Kolkata

The former capital of India boasts about illustrious past that reflects through the marvelous architecture of building, streets, markets, tram-train, literature, and declamatory poetry of the city. Being the intellectual and cultural hub of India, this city invites us to witness its dazzling culture, museums, food, artistic grandeur, and literature through Kolkata visit. Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system of India. Apart from the most famous city, this is a cheapest metro city that depicts its rich history and offers you to travel the city from end to another in very cheap.

Here some of the tourist places to visit In Kolkata, the city of joy:

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1. Streets in Kolkata

Here many streets are an exact replica of Britain Streets, this city architecture is different from other cities in India. The college street, Amherst Street, South Eastern Avenue etc is the streets that exactly feel like visiting in a foreign country. At College Street, there are various bookstalls from where you can purchase literature books.

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2. Victoria Memorial

You can call it memorial or a museum. This Memorial is a house of 21 lush green gardens, library, 29,000 artefacts of British and Mughals, 3900 paintings, spread over 57 acres etc is the most preserved place in Kolkata. It witnesses 20 lakhs visitors per year.

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3. Fort William

This fort is must visit place in Kolkata and it is also known as’ Black hole of Calcutta’ because once it was a jail not it serves as Eastern Command’s headquarter. This is a huge building, situated at the bank of Hooghly River depict the colonial era. This multipurpose building is not famous among tourists.

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4. Marble Palace

One of the restored palaces in Kolkata initially used by royal families now open for tourists. It boasts about elegant glassware, artistic statues, and paintings illustrating British period. It was built in the 19th century.

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5. Howrah Bridge

This bridge is the epitome of Kolkata and Kolkata sightseeing is incomplete without visiting this bridge. This is the oldest but the busiest bridge in Kolkata, built over the Hooghly River to connect to major cities Howrah and Kolkata.

Also read: 17 Unknown Facts About Kolkata That Even Bengalis Hardly Know

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6. Tagore’s House

Once it was a house of a great literary Dr. Rabindranath Tagore, now converted into the museum for people. The house has a photo gallery, literature work of Tagore, and paintings. This house is also known as ‘Jorasanko Thakur Bari’.

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7. Rabindra Sarovar

This artificially man-made lake is also known as Dhakuria Lake is among the best places to visit. Peace lovers, fitness lovers, joggers find this place perfect for their activities at the lake shore. Here nature admirers can fell themselves close to nature.

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8. Botanical Gardens

With many flowers almost a house of 12,000 different flower species, this garden is extended to 273 acres of land. Travellers visit there to witness Ganga River and natural tranquillity.

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9. Aquatica

People who love adventure mixed with fun, amusement, and other water activities like rides and slides, Aquatica is the best place for them. It is a largest water park in Eastern India that coves almost 75,000 sq, feet area.

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10. Nicco Park

The main purpose behind the development of this amusement park is spending quality time with family and doing some recreational activity. It is the oldest park in Kolkata filled with fun rides, sports activities, and more.

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11. Dakshineswar Kali Temple

This temple is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus and it is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Situated in Dakshineswar town of Kolkata, located near Hooghly River, is one of the most visited temples in Kolkata.

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12. Kalighat Kali Temple

Kolkata is the hub for Durga Puja and Kali Ghat has its own importance among people. They visit here seeking to bless, get familiar with religion, tradition, and culture of the people.

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13. St. Paul’s Cathedral

Being the first place for British, this is the house for the largest Church named as St. Paul’s Cathedral Church. It resembles the Norwich Cathedral with Gothic architecture style. People visit here seeking peace.

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14. Birla Mandir

A famous Birla family built this Hindi Temple and it is known for magnificent architecture, tradition, craft, and contemporary art. It shows the true artisanship.

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15. Nakhoda Mosque

Unity in diversity is a perfect example of Kolkata where you can find Temples, Ghats, along with Mosques. Nakhoda Mosque is the largest mosque in the city and the best place to gain peace. Due to its colossal size, it is a most visited place.

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16. Indian Museum

The oldest and the largest museum in India with huge library depict the glory of India. It is one of the most visited places in Kolkata where you can get to know about our historical and traditional culture and heritage value.

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17. Prinsep Ghat

The Hooghly River is a house for various ghats and Prinsep Ghat is one of them. Built during the British rule is a combination of both Gothic and Greek architecture. You can visit here at night because of its mesmerizing lighting throughout the ghat.

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18. Belur Math

This is the best place for people who are seeking inner peace, also it headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. This important pilgrimage site with its tranquil surroundings and its architecture makes it the best place for tourists.

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19. Science City

Just take a little time from Kolkata tour and visit this largest Science center of India. It is not only great in architecture but also a place for space Odyssey, Earth exploration Hall, Evolution Park Theme tour, Maritime Center, and Dynamotion. The best place to visit to know about technology.

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20. Birla Planetarium

This is circle shaped structure just like Sanchi and Buddhist Stupa is most visited place in Kolkata not just because of its architecture but also for its sky show. The is all about astronomy, heavenly facts and myths, and knowledge of various characteristics of stars and sky.

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