Attractions & Places

to Visit in Kolkata

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One of the most famous and prestigious cricket stadiums in the world is a cultural landmark and a green oasis in the heart of Kolkata. On non-match days, you can explore the stadium premises, see the pitch, the dressing rooms, galleries and the museum that showcases rare memorabilia and artifacts related to cricket history and legends.

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Formally known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, this bustling market on Lindsay Street at Dharmatala is your one-stop destination for everything from antiques and handicrafts to clothes, jewellery and electronics.

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Situated on the banks of river Ganga, the city’s spiritual sanctuary sits on a green patch of land in Dakshineswar. The vision in ochre yellow was founded by Kali devotee and prominent Bengali freedom fighter Rani Rashmoni. Admire the temple’s architecture - made in the navratna style or nine spires primarily used in Bengal - attend the serene evening aarti and take a ferry ride at sunset for dreamy vistas of the temple from the river.

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The largest multipurpose museum in India and the Asia-Pacific region is spread across three floors, housing the Archaeological, Art, Anthropological, Geological, Industrial and Zoological sections. Amongst the most popular exhibits is a 4000-year old Egyptian mummy on the second floor.

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A haven for photographers, this traditional potters' quarter in North Kolkata has over 500 workshops where skilled potters make lifelike statues of Hindu gods and goddesses from the clay of the Ganga river. Their divine creations are seen across Durga pujo pandals in the city as well as globally.

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One of the largest and finest destinations of its kind in the world, this all-season park presents science and technology in a stimulating and engaging environment for all ages. Take a journey into a virtual world inside a capsule simulator, embark on an immersive journey into dioramas depicting the story of evolution of life and visit the Space Theatre (Voyager 3D), a thrilling story of the most remarkable space mission in human history.

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Since its inauguration in 1962, India’s first planetarium has designed and presented more than 300 astronomical projects dealing with various aspects of astronomy, astrophysics, celestial and space sciences and even mythology. Immerse in its visual displays, interactive exhibits and sign up for classes at its state-of-the-art seminar hall.

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Built in the year 1841 along the banks of Hooghly, in memory of Anglo-Indian scholar James Prinsep, this spot is popular for riverside walks and boat rides while admiring colonial architecture. During evenings, both the monument and bridge are lit up to the lyrical tunes of Rabindra sangeet.

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The residence of the Tagores - Kolkata’s most prominent family - converted into a museum, it features personal letters, first edition books and clippings on Nobel Laureate Rabingranath Tagore. It also houses a fine collection of furniture, utensils, craft, sculpture, records, photographs and archival documents that reflect how the Tagore family lived.

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One of the most famous and prestigious cricket stadiums in the world is a cultural landmark and a green oasis in the heart of Kolkata. On non-match days, you can explore the stadium premises, see the pitch, the dressing rooms, galleries and the museum that showcases rare memorabilia and artifacts related to cricket history and legends.

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Formally known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, this bustling market on Lindsay Street at Dharmatala is your one-stop destination for everything from antiques and handicrafts to clothes, jewellery and electronics.

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This Makrana marble museum on Strand Road features a breathtaking blend of Indo-Gothic design with Mughal architecture and classical British, Islamic and Deccani elements. The magnificent interiors include a soaring central chamber and the Calcutta Gallery, an exhibit tracing the city’s colonial-era history. But even if you don’t step in, just strolling around the 57 acres of impeccably manicured gardens makes for an idyllic afternoon.