District in India
Kolkata, former name was Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal state in India. Once it was the capital of British Indian Empire. The capital was moved to New Delhi in 1911.
Kolkata district is bounded by the North 24 Parganas district on the north and on the east, South 24 Parganas district on the south and Howrah district on the west.
Kolkata Metropolitan Area, also known as Greater Kolkata consists of more 37 areas from 5 other adjacent districts. Districts and areas are - North 24 Parganas district (Baranagar, Barasat, Barrackpore, Bhatpara, Dum Dum, Garulia, Halisahar, Kamarhati, Kanchrapara, Khardah, Madhyamgram, Naihati, New Barrackpore, North Barrackpur, North Dumdum, Panihati, South Dumdum, Titagarh), South 24 Parganas district (Baruipur, Budge Budge, Jaynagar Majilpur, Maheshtala, Pujali, Rajpur Sonarpur), Howrah district (Uluberia), Nadia district (Gayespur, Kalyani) and Hooghly district (Baidyabati, Bhadreswar, Bansberia, Champdani, Dankuni, Hooghly-Chinsurah, Konnagar, Rishra, Serampore, Uttarpara Kotrung).
How to Reach Kolkata
By Air: Kolkata Airport (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, IATA Code - CCU) is directly connected with few countries and every part of India.Buy cheap air tickets with your credit card from the comfort of your home from the app below, or find out the ticket price in Indian Rupee. Or check airfares in other currencies - USD, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Russian Ruble, Bangladeshi Taka.
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By Road: Adjacent countries are connected by land such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. So, anyone from these countries can reach Kolkata by bus also. Train runs only between Bangladesh and Kolkata.
Hotels in Kolkata
There are many hotels in Kolkata. Most popular place to stay in Kolkata at Marquis Street, Mirza Ghalib Street and Park Street.Book your hotel online now and pay later at the hotel.
Write "Kolkata" in box and select Kolkata, India from drop down menu. Enter your Check in and Check out date and click on Search.
Transportation in Kolkata
Many ways you can travel in Kolkata - Train, Metro, Trum, Local Bus.
By Metro:
Line-1 – Dakshineswar to New Garia (Kavi Subhash)
Stations Name: Dakshineswar, Baranagar, Noapara, Dum Dum, Belgachhia, Shyambazar, Shobabazar, Shobhabazar Sutanuti, Girish Park, MG Road, Central, Chandni Chowk, Esplanade, Park Street, Maidan, Rabindra Sadan, Netaji Bhavan, Jatin Das Park, Kalighat, Rabindra Sarobar, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Netaji, Masteda Surya Sen, Gitanjali, Kavi Nazrul, Shahid Khudiram, Kavi Subhash (New Garia)
Line-2 – Sector V to Phoolbagan – 7 km.
Stations Name: Phoolbagan, Salt Lake Stadium, Bengal Chemical, City Centre, Central Park, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake Sector V
Tourist Places in Kolkata
I have described 51 Best Places to Visit in Kolkata. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Kolkata. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Kolkata. Also described The Best Things to Do in Kolkata. and Fun Things to Do in Kolkata.
So that you can able to know the Famous Kolkata. Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Kolkata Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 23 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Kolkata.
Day-1:
Marquis Street
Street
About 450 meters east-west road is famous for Bangladeshi tourists. Bangladeshi tourists come here by direct bus from Bangladesh. This road has many bus counters like Shohag, Shamoly, Green Line. So the area adjacent to this street is full of hotels and restaurants. Sometimes the locals call it "Bangladeshi Para (Area)". There are many money exchange shops where you can exchange in US Dollar or Bangladeshi Taka into Indian Rupee. New Market is located nearby. There are many super shops and brand shops near New Market for shopaholic tourists.
How to go: Bangladeshi tourists start their journey to Kolkata from this road. Those coming through the airport, by metro from Dumdum Airport Station to Park Street Metro Station. Then walk a few minutes to the northeast to reach Marquis Road.
Mirza Galib Street
Street
About 1.1 km north-south shopping street. It intersect Marquis street.
How to go: It starts from Park street (south end) to SN Banerjee road (north end).
New Market Area
Market
New Market was built and opened on 1 January 1874. Sir Stuart Hogg, the then Chairman of the Calcutta Corporation, expressed his support for the construction of Newmarket. The market was later officially named Sir Stuart Hogg Market on 2 December 1903.
How to go: From the corner of Marquis street and Mirza Ghalib Street, walk about 250 meters towards north through Mirza Galib Street. Then turn left (west), just opposite of "Khadya Bhaban". The road is called Lindsay street. Walk 100 meters and you will reach New Market in Dharmatala.
Rani Rashmoni Bhawan
Historic Landmark
Rani Rashmoni (28 September 1793 – 19 February 1861) was the founder of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata. She was a pillar of strength in the male dominated society. She was married to Babu Raj Chandra Das (Marh), when she was eleven years old. Babu Chandra was a member of a wealthy zamindar family of Janbazar, Kolkata. Rani Rashmoni's father-in-law, Pritaram Das, started constructing this house in 1805. They had four daughters – Padmamoni, Kumari, Karunamoyee and Jagodomba.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 24 hours. Saturday remains closed.
How to go: It is located opposite of the north end of Mirza Galib Street.
Indian Museum
Museum
Largest and oldest museum in India was founded in 1814 C.E.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM (March-November), 10 AM to 4.30 PM (December-February). Monday remains close.
Entry Fee: 20 Rupee ($0.27) for Indian and 500 Rupee ($6.73) for foreigners.
How to go: 200 meters walking distance from New market Lindsay Street Bus Stop towards south. 300 meters walking distance from Park Street Bus Stop towards North in Janbazar Neighborhood, Kolkata.
Day-2:
Park Street
Street
Officially known as Mother Teresa Sarani is about 2.14 km northwest-southeast street famous for night life zone since the British period. Many clubs and restaurants are located here.
How to go: It starts from Chowringee road (west end) to Park Circus 7 Point (east end).
Science City
Technological Park
Visiting Time: Everyday 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 50 Rupee ($0.67). Evolution of Life – A Dark Ride – 40 Rupee ($0.54), Panorama on Human Evolution – 60 Rupee ($0.81), Dark Ride + Human Evolution – 80 Rupee ($1.08), Science on a Sphere – 30 Rupee ($0.40), 3D Theater – 30 Rupee ($0.40), Road Train – 20 Rupee ($0.27), Cable Car – 40 Rupee ($0.54).
How to go: From Park Circus 7 Point you will get bus AC and non AC to Science City about 3.34 km away through Park Circus Connecting Road.
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Everyday 9.30 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Rupee ($0.54). 3D Show – 30 Rupee ($0.40), Taramandal – 10 Rupee ($0.13), Science Show – 10 Rupee ($0.13), Coal Mine – 15 Rupee ($0.20).
How to go: It is situate in Ballygunge. 380 meters walking distance from Birla Temple towards Park Circus 7 Point. Or 1 km from Park Circus 7 Point through Syed Amir Ali Avenue.
Birla Mandir
Hindu Temple
Visiting Time: Everyday 5 AM to 11.30 AM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: From Park Circus 7 Point walk about 1.4 km towards south through Syed Amir Ali Avenue.
Netaji Bhawan
Historical Building
The house was built by the father of the Indian nationalist "Netaji" Subhas Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945) in 1909.
Bose escaped from house arrest at Netaji Bhawan in 1941 and fled to Berlin, Germany. After that, he traveled to Japan. He organized Indian National Army, and fought against British Raj with the Imperial Japanese Army.
Visiting Time: Tusday to Sunday - 11 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Rupee ($0.067) for adult and 2 Rupee ($0.27) for child.
How to go: It is located about 1.7 km from Birla Industrial & Technological Museum towards northwest at 38/2, Lala Lajpat Rai (Elgin) Sarani, Sreepally, Bhowanipore. About 750 meters from Rabindra Sadan Metro Station towards southeast and 1 km from Netaji Bhavan Metro Station towards northeast. 450 meters from Elgin Bus stop towards east.
Day-3:
Elliot Park
Park
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: North-south long park starts from the opposite of the west end of park street till M.P. Birla Planetarium.
M. P. Birla Planetarium
Planetarium
Show Time: Hindi – 12.30 PM, 2.30 PM and 4.30 PM. English Show – 1.30 PM, 6.30 PM. Bangla Show – 3.30 PM and 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 80 Rupee ($1.08) for each show.
How to go: Just opposite from the south end of Elliot Park.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Church
There was small church St. John's Church at this place. It was built in 1787. The church had become too small for Calcutta's growing European community. The present church was built at this place. The cornerstone was laid in 1839. The building was completed on 8 October 1847.
How to go: South side of M. P. Birla Planetarium.
Nehru Children’s Museum
Museum
Best for Children. Dolls from 92 countries are displayed here. In another gallery where dolls from 37 countries are displayed. There is a Ganesh Gallery displaying 300 Ganesh Idols.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Friday – 11 AM to 7 PM, Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains close.
Entry Fee: 20 Rupee ($0.27) above 16 Years and 10 Rupee ($0.13) for under 16 years.
How to go: 230 meters from the east end of St. Paul Cathedral towards South through Jawaharlal Nehru Road. By metro from Part Street Metro station to Rabindra Sadan Metro station.
Victoria Memorial
Historical Architecture
This is the must visit place in Kolkata.
In January 1901, on the death of Empress Victoria, it was built to commemorate her. The Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone on 4 January 1906. The memorial was completed in 1921.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day .
Entry Fee: 30 Rupee ($0.40) for Indian and 500 Rupee ($6.73) for foreigner.
How to go: From Birla Planetarium, there is a beautiful road goes to the west named Queens Way. Walk only 440 meters through this beautiful road.
Fountain of Joy
Musical fountain
This is a small fountain with lighting and music.
Starts Time: Everyday Anytime between 6 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: Just opposite of Victoria Memorial Gate.
Day-4:
Alipore Zoological Garden
Zoo
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Zoo - 30 Rupee ($0.40) for adult and 10 Rupee ($0.13) for child age below 6. Aquarium - 5 Rupee ($0.067).
Video: 250 Rupee ($3.36) per hour.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Rabindra Sadan Metro station towards southwest at 2, Alipore Rd, Alipur Zoological Garden, Alipore.
Bhukailash Temple
Hindu Temple
Twin temple of Lord Shiva was built in 1781.
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from the southwest corner of Alipore Zoo towards west at Bhukailash Road in Kolkata.
Vidyasagar Setu
Bridge
Also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge over Hoogly river, connects Kolkata and Howrah district. The foundation stone for the bridge was laid by Indira Gandhi on 20 May 1972. The bridge was completed and opened on 10 October 1992.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Alipore Zoological Garden towards north at the northwest side of Fort William (Restricted Area).
James Prinsep Ghat
Historical Landmark
It was built in 1841 as boat station. There is also a railway station nearby named after it.
How to go: It is located at south end of Vidyasagar Setu.
Day-5:
Rabindra Sarobar
Lake
An artificial lake.
How to go: By Metro from Park Street Metro station to Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station.
Kalighat Kali Mandir
Hindu Temple
It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The present structure of the temple was built in 1809.
How to go: It is located about 650 meters from Jatin Das Park Metro Station towards southwest. 750 meters from Kalighat Metro station towards northwest. It is about 1.7 km from west end of Rabindra Sarobar (Metro Station).
Parasnath Digamber Jain Temple
Jain Temple
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Kalighat Kali Mandir towards west at Alipore Park Pl, Alipore.
State Archaeological Museum
Museum
The museum was established in 1962.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Rupee ($0.067).
How to go: It is located about 3 km from Parasnath Digamber Jain Temple, Alipore towards south at 1, Satyen Ray Road, Behala.
Gurusaday Museum
Museum
It exhibits folk arts and crafts.
Visiting Time: Tusday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Rupee ($0.13) for Indian adult and 50 Rupee ($0.67) for foreigner. 5 Rupee ($0.067) for student.
How to go: It is located about 5 km from State Archaeological Museum towards south in Bratachari Gram, Joka.
Day-6:
Shaheed Minar
Monument
45 meters high monument formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, was built in 1828 to commemorate Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company.
It was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the "Shaheed Minar" on 9 August 1969.
How to go: It is located west side of northwest corner of New Market area at Dhormatola at 11, Rani Rashmoni Avenue.
>Eden Gardens
Stadium
Third-largest cricket stadium in the world after Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. The stadium was built in 1864.
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Shaheed Minar towards west.
Calcutta High Court
High Court
Calcutta High Court was first established on July 1, 1862 at Fort William. The present building was constructed in 1872. The building's design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.
How to go: It is located north side of Eden Garden.
Kolkata Town Hall
Town Hall
Kolkata Town Hall was built in 1813.
How to go: It is located east side of Calcutta High Court at Esplanade Row W, B.B.D. Bagh.
Raj Bhavan
Governor Residence
Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal. It was built in 1803.
Entry is restricted. A request for visit to Raj Bhavan can be made to the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal clearly indicating the preferred date of the visit, purpose and the number of persons. The request shall clearly mention the address and contact number of the applicant. Foreign nationals should enclose a photocopy of their passport along with the request. Visiting Time - 11 AM to 12:30 AM. Entry to Raj Bhavan for visitors will be through North Gate of Raj Bhavan, facing the Telephone Bhavan. Visitors have to carry their valid Government Photo ID cards and Foreign visitors have to carry photocopies of their passport and the original on the day of their visit. A maximum 10 persons are allowed in a group except children sponsored by their school. Mobile phones and cameras are not permitted. You have to deposit all at security check post.
How to go: It is located west side of Town Hall.
St John's Church
Church
It was built in 1784-1787.
How to go: It is located at the northwest corner of Raj Bhaban at 2/2, Council House street, opposite Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh.
Smaranika Tram Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Sunday to Saturday - 1 PM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Rupee ($0.13).
How to go: It is located east side of Raj Bhavan and north side of Shahid Minar at 6, Sido Kanhu Dahar, Maidan, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks.
Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata
Mosque
This mosque was built in 1842 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the 11th son (youngest) son of Tipu Sultan.
How to go: It is located about 230 meters from 185, Lenin Sarani Road, Esplanade, Chandni Chawk, Bowbazar.
Day-7:
Metcalfe Hall
Building
It was built in 1840-1844 and named after Sir Charles T. Metcalfe, the Governor-General of India.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from St John's Church towards northwest at 12, Strand Road, B.B.D. Bagh.
Millennium Park
Park
Another important place is here at the end of park is Fairley Place, where tourist can book train tickets from Kolkata to anywhere.
How to go: It is situated 1.6 km from New Market at the bank of Hooghly River towards Howrah Bridge.
General Post Office (G.P.O.)
Post Office
The present building was built in 1864-1868.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Metcalfe Hall towards northeast at Netaji Subhas road, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh.
Writers Building
Building
It is was built in 1777-1780. It was the first three-storey building in Kolkata.
The building initially opened with 19 residential quarters. Fort William College moved to this building and used it for next more than 20 years. The Government College of Engineering functioned from here for some time in 1830. It was used as a Railway Headquarter from 1871–74.
Visiting Time: The entry into the main building is prohibited to visitors other than employees. Visitors can see the building from outside.
How to go: It is located north of Lal Dighi and about 120 meters from G.P.O. towards north at Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh.
St. Andrew's Church
Church
The church was built in 1818.
How to go: It is located east side of Writers Building at 15, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N, Murgighata, Barabazar Market.
Day-8:
Mullick Ghat Flower Market
Flower Market
It is said that this is Asia’s biggest Flowers market and they delivering flowers all over in India. The main beauty is that it is situated on the bank of Hooghly River and very near to Howrah Bridge. The view of Howrah Bridge with flowers is nice.
How to go: Only 900 meters from Millennium Park or Fairley Place towards Howrah Bridge.
Howrah Bridge
Bridge
Howrah Bridge was built in 1943 over Hooghly River to connect between Kolkata and Howrah district. It renamed Rabindra Setu on 14th June 1965. But it is still popular as Howrah Bridge.
It is said that Howrah Bridge is famous for its’ massive steel structure which is considered as one of the longest cantilever bridges of its type in the world.
Remember that, photo session on Howrah Bridge is strictly prohibhited.
How to go: From anywhere you can go to Howrah Bridge by bus.
* You can visit Howrah District as your next destination. Or continue Kolkata district below.
Armenian Church
Church
It was first built in the year 1688 and rebuilt in 1724 on the old cemetery of the Armenian community.
How to go: It is located about 470 meters from Mullick Ghat Flower Market towards southeast at 2, Armenian Street, Bortola, Barabazar Market.
Magen David Synagogue
Synagogue
The synagogue was built in 1884 by Elias David Ezra in memory of his father David Joseph Ezra.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from St. Andrew's Church towards north and 250 meters from Armenian Church towards southeast at 19, Synagogue Street, China Bazar, Barabazar Market.
Nakhoda Masjid
Mosque
The mosque was built in 1926.
How to go: It is located about 440 meters from Magen David Synagogue towards east at Rabindra Sarani, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks.
Bara Bazar
Wholesale Market
The wholesale market It is a market in the same name neighborhood Bara Bazar.
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Nakhoda Masjid towards north.
Marble Palace
Museum
It was built in the year 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday and Thursday remains close.
Entry Fee: Free but permit to be obtained 24 hours in advance from West Bengal Tourism Information Bureau.
How to go: Nearest Metro station from Marble Palace is Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station. Marble Palace is about 300 meters away from the station. It is 220 meters from Thakur Bari gate towards south then turn left to Muktaram Babu Street and walk 260 meters.
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Museum
Nilmoni Tagore (1721–1791) (grandfather of Dwarakanath Tagore) left his paternal house of Pathuriaghata. The Sett family of barabazar donated him a piece of land. He started to build a small house in 1758. He had three sons, Ramlochan Tagore (1759-1804), Rammoni Tagore (1759-1833) and Rambullav Tagore (1767-1824). Rammoni Tagore had three sons, Radhanath Tagore, Dwarkanath Tagore (1794–1846) and Ramanath Tagore. Ramlochan Tagore had no son, so he adopted Dwarakanath Tagore.
Dwarakanath Tagore (1794–1846) (grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore), is credited with expanding this existing family house into the present structure. He had 3 sons, Debendranath Tagore (15 May 1817 – 19 January 1905) and Girindranath Tagore (1820–1854) and Nagendranath. Nagendranath died young and had no child.
Girindranth Tagore (1820–1854) had 2 sons - Ganendranath and Gunendranath (1847–81). Ganendranath had no child. Gunendranath's children were – Gaganendranath Tagore (17 September 1867-14 February 1938) (paternal great-grandfather of actress Sharmila Tagore), Samarendranath, Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1951), Binayini Devi and Sunayani Devi (1875–1962).
Debendranath Tagore (15 May 1817 – 19 January 1905) (father of Rabindranath Tagore) was the founder of the Brahmo religion in 1848. He married to Sarada Devi (1821-1875). He had 14 children
* Dwijendranath Tagore (1840-1926)
* Satyendranath Tagore (1842-1923)
* Hemendranath Tagore (1844-1884)
* Birendranath Tagore (1845-1915)
* Saudamini Tagore (1847-1920)
* Jyotirindranath Tagore (1849-1925)
* Sukumari Tagore (1850)
* Punyendra Tagore (1851-1887)
* Saratkumari Tagore (1854-1920)
* Swarnakumari Devi (28 August 1855 – 3 July 1932)
* Barnakumari Tagore (1858-1922)
* Somendranath Tagore (1858-1948)
* Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
* Budhendranath Tagore (1863-1864)
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), the most famous in Tagore family. He was the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize. Rabindranath is best remembered in history for his 2 songs became the national anthems of 2 countries, India and Bangladesh. Bichitra Bhavan, built in 1897, is located on the west of Maharshi Bhavan and was built by Rabindranath himself. He was born and spent most of his childhood and died on 7th August 1941 at this place.
The environment at Jorasanko was filled with literature, music, painting, and theater. Jorasanko Thakur Bari is now houses the Rabindra Bharati University. There is a museum in the premises.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Light and Sound Show Time: November to January - 6 PM (Bangla), 7 PM (English). February to June - 7 PM (Bangla), 8 PM (English).
Entry Fee: Free.
Museum Entry Fee: 20 Rupee for Indian adult and 10 Rupee for Indian student. 30 Rupee ($0.40) for SAARC adult and 20 Rupee ($0.27) for SAARC student. 150 Rupee ($2.02) for foreign adult and 100 Rupee ($1.34) for foreign student. Light & Sound Show - 50 Rupee ($0.67) Camera fee - 50 Rupee ($0.67).
How to go: It is situated at the Rabindra Sarani near Bara Bazar (the whole sale market in Kolkata). Nearest Metro stations from Thakur bari are Girish Park Metro Station or Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station. Thakur bari is about 700 meters away from the both stations. From Dakhineswar, you can come to Bichali Ghat by boat. From Bichali Ghat, you will get tram going Lal Bazar via Jorasanko Thakur Bari gate at 259, Rabindra Sarani, Singhi Bagan, Jorasanko.
Day-9:
Sealdah Railway Station
Train Station
The second largest railway station in India after Howrah. It was started in 1862.
Many Bangladeshi tourist come to Dhaka to Kolkata from Benapole border by using Bangaon-Sealdah train.
How to go: It is located about 2.2 km from the east end of Marquis street towards northeast.
Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Famous Coffee shop was started in 1942. It became the favorite meeting place for the notable persons from 1947. The Central Government changed the name of the place to Coffee House. It is more widely known for the famous song “Coffee House'er shei addata aaj aar nei” by Manna Dey.
Visiting Time: 12 PM to 8 PM every day.
How to go: It is situated at Bankim Chatterjee Street, College Square West. About 1 km from Sealdah Station towards northwest through Mahatma Gandhi Road. About 1 km from Marble Palace towards southeast and 2 km from Howrah Bridge towards Sealdah Railway.
Raja Rammohun Roy Memorial Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from Coffee House towards northeast at 19A Gurusaday Road.
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 PM to 5:30 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Raja Rammohun Roy Memorial Museum towards northwest at 105, Vivekananda road, Manicktala, Azad Hind Bag.
Sovabazar Rajbari
Royal Palace
Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb (1737–97) built this house around 1757. Raja Nabakrishna Deb built two houses. The building at 35 Raja Nabakrishna Street (Shobhabazar) and another on the northern side of the road at 33 Raja Nabakrishna Street (Choto Rajbari).
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's towards northwest at 36, Raja Naba Krishna street, Raja Nabakrishna Street, Sovabazar, Shyam Bazar.
Kolkata Railway Station
Train Station
Previously known as Chitpur station. It was built and opened in 2006. Tourists may exclude this place as a tourist destination but Bangladeshi tourists should visit this station. Because, AC train runs directly between Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh and this Chitpur station.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Sovabazar Rajbari towards northeast.
* This is the end of Kolkata district. You can also visit North 24 Parganas district as your next destination.
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