What to See in Kolkata

At Chorbagan is the Marble Palace, built in 1840 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, now a museum. Spend your afternoon among precious objects d’art including works of Rubens and Sir Joshua Reynolds.When tired, take a tram ride along Red Road with the green expanse of the Maidan around you. The perfect antidote.…

The three villages of Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages – Sutanuti, Kalikata and Gobindapur - to the East India Company.…

The Missionaries of Charity is a new order formed in 1950 by Mother Teresa. Their vow ‘to give wholehearted and free service to the poorest of the poor’ was put into action with the setting up of several homes.…

The city's most celebrated landmark, this monument was built to imperial self-confidence was the brainchild of Lord Curzon, one of India's most flamboyant Viceroys. The domed structure was completed in 1921 with marble used from Makrana. Now a museum, the Victoria Memorial's 25 galleries are spread over 2 different floors.…

This is a stately mansion. Once home of the British Viceroys, Belvedere House is now the National Library. Oldest Library in India with a huge collection, including some rarities. It houses over a million books and is the biggest in India. A must is a day spent at Science City. Pick your special thrill at this exposition park.…

The memorablia in the museum consists of photographs, sketches, paintings and excerpts from the writings of Rammohun and others reproduced, wherever possible, in facsimile. Also period furnitures and diorama representaions designed to recreate the times.…

The 18th century building was in a dilapidated condition, worsening day by day. The Ramkrishna Mission acquired it, along with an adjacent plot, in May 1999. Ramakrishna Mission restored Swamiji's ancestral house without changing any of its original architectural features.…

Established in 1814, this was the first such museum in Asia. Among its famous collection is the urn that held the ashes of the Buddha (though this is generally not on display), an Ashoka pillar (the three-lion symbol from which became the official emblem of the Republic of India) and numerous rare antiques.…

The erstwhile residential house of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, social reformer, language pioneer and a key figure in bringing about the renaissance in Bengal, currently has been converted into a women's college which runs various professional and language courses. The heritage building was renamed ' Vidyasagar Smriti Mandir'.…

96, Jawaharlal Nehru Road. one of the oldest Planetaria in India. The only planetarium in the country whose dome houses a collection of projectors and optical equipment expensively imported from East Germany. It is the largest planetarium in South-East Asia and the second largest in the world.…

Adjoining Nicco Park, Nalban lake as the name suggests is mainly lakes and creeks (nal) fringed by groves (ban). It is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life.…

The most modernly-opulent in Kolkata and worth a visit. The adjoining tree-lined lane Queen's Park is the most exclusive and fashionable address in the city and is worth a stroll through. Some of the biggest names in the city call it home.…

It is Disneyland for Kolkattans with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age groups.…

From an early beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Rittwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually.

Auditorium and cultural centre planned as part of the independence movement by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The foundation stone was laid in 1939 by Rabindranath Tagore, who named it Mahajati Sadan (House of the Nation). It was completed by Dr. B.C.Roy in the early fifties.

is a modern museum with lots of interesting artifacts, shows, events and activities, primarily popular with school-going children. The exhibitions, many of them demanding you to take an active part, can compete with one you could visit in countries like the United States.

The home for the destitute is just next door to the Kalighat temple. If you are bold, have a look into the building to see the people lying in big dormitories and being cared for by some sisters of the Missionaries of Charity.

A Buddhist monastery established in 1892 and run by the Bengal Buddhist Association. The distinct red building mostly consists of a school and a guest house. There is a very small Buddhist shrine tucked away on the 1st floor.

The Mother's Wax Museum consists of nine sections containg 18 to 19 wax models of eminent personalities. It contains models of Maradona, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Manna Dey, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, etc.

The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid.

A small, but interesting Theravedan Buddhist temple located in an historic building. There is a library and shrine room on the second floor. Meditation classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Houses Kolkata's patron deity. According to the legend, when Lord Shiva’s wife Parvati’s body was cut up, one of her fingers fell here. Rebuilt in 1809, this is an important shrine of Hindu Shakti worship

The largest Anglican church in Kolkata. It was constructed in 1847 and serves as a cathedral church of Church of North India (CNI). This Gothic styled cathedral was designed by William Nairn Forbes.

Built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. People from all sections of society and religions are allowed to visit and take pictures of this historical premise.

The Museum seeks to collect, preserve and interpret objects related to the history of Kolkata Police. Exhibits includes various items seized during the freedom struggle of the country.

Built in 1787, St. John's Church is the third-oldest church of Kolkata and the oldest Anglican Church of the city. Its compound contains several graves including that of Job Charnock.

3 km in length and over 1 km in width, is a rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’. Dotted with colourful maidan clubs, the area is a hub of diverse activities.

Houses a bookstore and a library, among other amenities, with Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature. It has an auditorium and a well-maintained guest house.

It was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. Sri Ramakrishna was the head priest at the temple for thirty years and added considerably to its fame.

It is a large open lake and park area housing boating clubs, an open air theatre and eateries. The rowing regatta events are held here.

A 480 acre landscaped park surrounding a 104 acre water body. Activities include paddleboats, rowboats, duo cycles, birdwatching, etc.

The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal.

The Jorasanko Thakur Bari is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. Rabindra Bharati University was established here in 1962.

It is one of the most spectacular science centres in the country. The size of the Science City baffles the first time visitor.

Here one can sample local arts and crafts as well as some of the food from its various stalls.

Surendranath Banerjee used to live here. Mahatma Gandhi met him in this house several times.

This theme water park offers visitors a cool respite from the heat and grime of city life.

Glorious Dead Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I

The "Centre of International Modern Art" is a small museum showing modern artworks.

Founded in 1925 by Satish Chandra Dasgupta, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

Set in a small lake, which was brought from Burma by Lord Dalhousie in 1854

The final resting place for early British traders and settlers.

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The largest mosque in Kolkata

48 meters high.