Top 7 Places To Visit In Kolkata: You Must Visit

Places to visit in Kolkata

 Kolkata is the second biggest city in India and it is the third metropolitan city in India
after  Mumbai and Delhi. Kolkata is the capital of the West Bengal state and it is located on the Hooghly river and it is also called as The City Of Joy. The top Places to visit in Kolkata are Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Marble Palace mention, Victoria Memorial, Science city, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Park Street, Eden Garden, Birla temple and many more.

Kolkata city is famous for its streets food and Bengali sweets which attract the tourists to taste it. The famous food in Kolkata are Puchkas, Kathi Rolls, Lucchi – Alu Dom, Rice and Fish curry, Chilla, Dal Pakori, Dahi Chaat, Fish chops, Fish fingers, Jhali Muri, Mughlai Parathas, momos, Singaras, Radhabollobi, Sandesh, Roshogolla,Misti Doi, Rasmalai,doodh cola and many more, Which are the world famous street food.

Here are the Top 7 Tourist Places In Kolkata are:

 Kolkata tourism gives the information about the tourist places in Kolkata about the Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Marble Palace mention, Victoria Memorial, Science city, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Park Stree which are the best places to visit in Punjab.

1.Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is the famous spot in Kolkata and it is the most attractive point for the visitors to see the sixth longest cantilever bridge in the world and it is the famous landmark Of Kolkata. Earlier it was known as Rabindra Setu after the famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. The bridge is located on the Hooghly river, and it is famous landmarks in India. The original name of this bridge was New Howrah Bridge. The bridge is 705 m long and 97 feet wide in structure and it is built by using 26,500 tons of high tensile steel.

Things to do near Howrah bridge

• visit Prinsep Ghat, 
• Millenium Park
•  Kolkata walks
•  Rail Museum
• Marble Palace Kolkata      

About Howrah Bridge

•  Time Required: 1-2 hours
•  Cost: No entry fee

2. Indian Museum

Indian Museum is the oldest and largest museum in India and ninth museum in the world.  It was built in 1814 by Dutch Botanist under the British rule.

The museum contains six section which is divided into 35 galleries and contains the contemporary paintings and Egyptian mummies, ancient sculptures, the collection of ornaments, fossils, skeletons, antiques, and Mughal paintings and etc.

Things to Do in Indian Museum

• Explore the Indian Museum
• see the mummies, sculptures, fossils etc.

About Indian Museum

• Time Required: 1-2 hours
• Open Time: Tuesday to Sunday: March to November: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, December to February: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
•  Cost: Indian visitor: INR 10 per head, Foreign visitor: INR 150 per head

3. Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial is located near the Hooghly river, it was built in 1921 by the British rule, and it is another symbol of the British Raj in India. It is made up of White marble and with the unique architectural blend of Mughal and British styles. This memorial was dedicated to Queen Victoria who ruled over an  India for 25 years of her life. After the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, Lord Curzon takes the command over him.

Things to do near Victoria memorial

• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Maidan
• Elliot Park
• Nandan west Bengal Film centre etc.

About Victoria Memorial

• Time Required: 2-3 hours
•  Open Time: Garden: 5:30 AM to 6:15 PM 
• Gallery: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, except Monday and national holidays.
•  Cost: Garden: INR 10 
• Museum - Indians: INR 20 Foreigners: INR 200 

4.Marble Palace mention

The palace was built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, it is famous due to its architecture and it is considered as the best-preserved sites of the architecture.

This Palace has become a museum which holds ancient items of furniture and paintings, there is a zoo which is called the Marble Palace zoo.

Things to do near Mable palace 

• Eden Garden
• Shanti Nathar mandir
• Nakhoda Mosque
• swami Vivekananda house

About Marble Palace Mansion

•  Time Required: 1 hour
•  Open Time: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
•  Cost: INR 15 per person for adults

5.Science city

Science city is the major attractions for the local peoples as well as for the person who visits Kolkata.it is one of the largest science museum In India as well as in world due to its finest structure.

The ground floor of the science city comprises some optical illusions which are very interesting to watch it. It is very much fun to see yourself in different shapes in front of the mirror. there is a special section in that you will see the aquatic world about various species of fishes and insects in the aquatic world.

Things to do in Science city

• explore the science city
• visit the Garden

About Science city

•  Time Required: 5-6 hours
•  Open Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
•  Cost: INR 50

6. Park Street

Park Street is also called the food street which is a famous point for the visitors who visits Kolkata. You will get here all types of food items. it is famous for its various restaurants and Pubs. This street was one of the top nightlife during 1970's and 1980's. 

This place is one of the major attraction in Kolkata and it is visited by many numbers of tourists and local peoples.

About Park Street 

•  Time Required: 4-5 hours
•  Open Time: 24 hours
•  Cost: No entry fee

7.Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and it is top sightseeing places of the Kolkata. you will see here different types of the Tress and plants. it is rich in Fauna and flora.

It is Famous for its One honed Rinocerous. This forest is spread over an area of 220 sq kilometres. You will get here different types of animals and birds. the various animals are Royal Bengal tiger, Elephant, Sambar, Indian Bison and Wild Boar etc.

Things to do In Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

• visit and explore the wildlife sanctuary.
• bird watching

About Alipore Zoo

•  Time Required: 2-3 Hrs
•  Open Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Thursday)
•  Cost: Adults: INR 25, Kids (Below 5 years): INR 10