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Overview of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata St. Paul’s is an Anglican cathedral that belongs to the Church of North India and is situated in the centre of Kolkata, the City of Joy. It is a must-see for tourists looking for educational historical and architectural delights. This enormous building, located in the centre of the city, transports you back in time to colonial days. This is one of the places that visitors to Kolkata consider a must-see. Christmastime, when the cathedral, its surrounding garden, and the nearby streets are all…

Overview of Science city in Kolkata The Science City, the first of its sort in India, was opened on July 1st, 1997. Both the locals of Kolkata and tourists to Kolkata find it to be a great draw. One of the best and biggest science museums in the world, it offers an enjoyable method to learn science. The largest science center on the Indian Subcontinent is located in Kolkata and is run by the National Council of Science Museums. The principal motto of Science City, a government organization under the…

Overview of Mother House in Kolkata Mother Teresa founded the religious order known as the Missionaries of Charity, also known as Mother House, in 1950. Saint Teresa of Kolkata is a Latin Church or a Roman Catholic religious order. The Mother House members offer those suffering from poverty free services. About 4,500 members of the congregation, also known as Sisters, work at the house and have selflessly devoted their lives to serving the needy and the poor. They uphold the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and helping those who are…

Weather: N.A. Time Required: 1 hour Overview of Marble Palace Mansion in Kolkata The Marble Palace in North Kolkata, which Rajendra Mallick built in 1835, is renowned for its art collection, which includes works by Reuben and paintings by numerous well-known international artists, including Reynolds, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. The Palace also boasts a zoo with a variety of rare animals and birds.

Weather: N.A. Timings: Tuesday to Sunday: March to November: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMDecember to February: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Time Required: 1-2 hours Entry Fee: Indian visitor: INR 10 per headForeign visitors: INR 150 per head Overview of the Indian Museum in Kolkata The Indian Museum, the largest museum in India and the ninth-oldest museum in the world is situated in Kolkata, the city of joy. The Indian Museum‘s foundation stone was laid in 1814, and ever since then, it has served as a hub for interdisciplinary activities.…

Weather: N.A. Timings: 12:00 AM – 6:30 PM Time Required: 2-3 hrs Entry Fee: INR 40 Overview Of Birla Planetarium in Kolkata The Birla Planetarium is the second-largest planetarium in the world and is located on the renowned Chowringhee Road, close to the Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral. On July 2, 1963, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru built the magnificent Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, the city of joy. One of India’s three planetariums, this one. The Birla Planetarium, also known as Taramandal, regularly hosts a variety of shows and programs in…

Weather : N.A. Time Required : 1-2 hours Entry Fee : No entry fee Built Over : Hooghly River Official Name : Rabindra Setu Length : 705 m Height : 82 m Width : 71 ft along with two footpaths of 4.6 m on either side Functional Since : February 3, 1943 Also Refered As: Rabindra Setu Overview of Howrah Bridge in Kolkata Howrah Bridge, a sizable steel bridge built over the Hooghly River, is a well-known landmark of Kolkata. It is regarded as one of the world’s longest cantilever…

Timings: 06:00 AM – 09:00 PM Time Required: 2-3 hours Entry Fee: Free Weather: N.A. Belur Math Timings: All Days April to September: 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMOctober to March: 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Ramakrishna Museum Timings: Tuesdays to SundaysApril to September: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOctober to March: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Belur Math, Kolkata Overview The Ramakrishna Math and Mission’s main office…