Kolkata the “City of Joy” is a wonderful delight of chaos and charm throughout the crazy roads and lovely lanes.

The Kolkata tour has much to offer all the tourists whether they are an explorer, artists, or cultural. Are You Planning to visit the city? It’s always the best time to visit some of the famous and explore the town’s hidden icons with only Trip Adventurer.

Rabindra Setu/ Howrah Bridge

The world’s first cantilever bridge and unofficial emblem of the city, the Howrah Bridge is named after one of the greatest poets and writers Rabindranath Tagore. A symbol of the greatest heritage and culture of the city. The place is not only built as the connection between two ports but at the same time, it’s a must-visit for every tourist! The peace, simplicity, and silence you can cherish during the dawn and the dusk are unmatched.

• Timing: All Day
• Location: Howrah
• Entry Fees: Free Entry

Victoria Memorial Kolkata

The monument is named after Queen Victoria, who embarked on one of the huge history of the colonized. It’s one of the most visited places by tourists across the world. It has witnessed the greatest struggles of India’s freedom displayed through a series of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. One of the best places to gain knowledge about the history of India and the World within just a visit of 3-5 hours.

• Timing:
• Museum – 10:00 am to 05:00 pm (Closed on Monday & All National Holidays);
• Gardens – 05:30 am to 06:15 pm
• Location: Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata.
• Entry Fee: Museum – rs.20/- (Indians), rs.500 (Foreign Nationals), Gardens – rs.10/-

Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata

The temple of Dakshineswar also called Navaratna Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali who is worshiped as Maa Bhavartarini “the Saviour of the Cosmos“. It’s one of the most important and oldest-built temples and dearest to Swami Vivekananda.  Rani Rashmoni had dreams of building the temple and she built it before leaving for her pilgrimage to Varanasi.

• Time: 6:30 am – 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Hours might vary on Holidays)
• Location: Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• No Entry Fees.

Belur Math Kolkata

is Located on the tributary banks of the river Ganga and is the headquarters of all the Ramakrishna Math. The place is a must-visit if you want to see the room where the greatest philosopher Swami Vivekananda lived. It’s one of the best places to relax from the day-to-day hustle of life.

• Time: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 9 pm (might vary on Holidays)
• Location: Belur, Howrah, West Bengal.
• Entry Fee: Free

South Park Street Cemetery

The place also known as the ‘Great Christian Burial Ground’ was among one of the first non-church cemeteries in the world. The final resting place of many great British personalities like  Sir William Jones and Henry Louis Vivan Derozio and many even different British administrators, soldiers, and their families.

• Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (might vary on Holidays)
• Location: JBS Haldane Ave, Miranda Gardens, East Topsia, Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Entry Fee: rs.65/-

College Street

College Street also known as “Boi Para” is a 900-metre-long street studied with both new and old book collections both on the stalls and the shops. It stretches from Bidhan Sarani Road to Bowbazar wia Surya Sen Street and MG Road Crossing. It’s one of the largest book markets in Asia and while being the second-largest secondhand book market in the entire world and a must-visit for all!

Kumortuli

Kumortuli means a potter’s house. More than 150 families are living here for about 300 years or more. They create beautiful idols of Goddess Durga for the 10-day-long Durga Puja festival. One must walk through the lanes of the potter’s community at least once in a lifetime.

• Location: Near Shobhabazar Metro Station.

Science City:

One of the top places to visit in Kolkata is the Science City. It was inaugurated in 1997 and is one of the largest centers run by the Government of India. The existing exhibition about Jurassic Park, the Aquatic World, and the Time Machine are real things to explore.

• Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (might vary on Holidays)
• Location: JBS Haldane Ave, Miranda Gardens, East Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Entry Fee: rs.65/-

Indian Museum

The Indian Museum is one the largest museums in India with 35 galleries studded with different significant historical murals or artifacts, paintings of different styles and eras, Egyptian Mummies, fossils, skeletons, and different important and sacred items. Visiting the place is one of the best places to gain knowledge and even daily visits are insufficient to complete it all!

• Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (might vary on Holidays)
• Location: 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Entry Fee: Rs.75/- (adults), Rs.20/- (Children below 15 years), children below 5 years Free Entry. Rs.500/- (Foreign Nationals)

Nicco Park

Want some more adventure in life? Then this is the place you should visit at Bidhannagar, Kolkata.  Nicco Park is one of the best tourist spots filled with all the rides, plays, and games for people of different ages all children and adults. Anyone can easily spend an entire day here without a second thought!

• Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Location: HM Block, Sector IV, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Entry Fee: rs.300/-

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