Nakhoda Mosque, located in the Chitpur area of the Burrabazar business district, is one of Kolkata’s busiest mosques and dates back nearly a century. The prayer hall has a seating capacity of 10,000 people, and the domes and minarets were built in the Fatehpur Sikri architectural style.
Weather : N.A. Timings : 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Time Required : 2-3 hrs Entry Fee : Indian Nationals: INR 10,Foreigners: INR 100,Camera: INR 20 The annual membership fees for all cardholding daily walkers is INR 200 Also Refered As: Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden Botanical Gardens in Kolkata, Kolkata Overview The Botanical Garden, also known as the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, is a large garden with a total size of 273 acres that is situated in Shibpur, Howrah, close to Kolkata. The grounds…
The Shobhabazar Rajbari is one of the most opulent Bengali-style houses ever constructed. The Royal family of Shobhabazar in Kolkata built it, and the grandeur is only palpable to the eye.
Overview of the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata The Kalighat Temple is in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is one of India’s 51 Shakti Sthals and one of the most visited Kali temples. Sati’s right foot’s toes landed there during Shiva’s Tandava dance. Kalighat is said to have been where Chowranga Giri, a Dasanami monk, worshipped Ma Kali with great austerity, and has thus been known for centuries as a religious centre for Ma Kali worship. This 200-year-old temple embodies the principle that only divine knowledge, akin to an Asura, can subsume…
Overview of Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata The former Dhakuria Lake is a man-made reservoir in South Kolkata. It is home to a variety of migratory birds from Siberia and Russia and spans 75 acres. Many fish live in the lake. This location, surrounded by gardens, a children’s park, and an auditorium, has been developed over the years to promote community and welfare. It is a popular recreational area for picturesque picnics.
Weather: N.A. Timings : 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on Doljatra and Kalipuja) Time Required: 2-3 hrs Entry Fee: General – INR 30,Group of 25 people or more – INR 25,School groups – INR 20,Government School groups – INR 10 Overview of Birla Industrial & Technological Museum in Kolkata Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM), the first scientific and industrial museum in India, is one of the top sights in Kolkata and is situated on Gurusaday Road. On May 2, 1959, the museum was established and made public. Within…
Weather: N.A. Timings: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday) Time Required: 2-3 hrs Entry Fee: Indians: Adults: INR 10, Students: INR 5,Foreigners: INR 50,Light and sound show: INR 10,Photography: INR 50Also Referred As Rabindra Bharti Museum Overview of Thakur Bari in Kolkata The ancestral home of the Tagore family, known as the Jorasanko Thakur Bari (the Bengali name for the House of the Thakurs), is situated in Jorasanko, a village in West Bengal, India, to the north of Kolkata. For those who enjoy history and Bengali literature in…
Weather: N.A. Time Required: 1-2 hours Entry Fee: Dependent on events/matches being played Overview of Eden Gardens in Kolkata The Eden Gardens, Kolkata’s home of cricket, is a stunning, well-kept cricket stadium situated in the B. B. D. Bagh neighborhood, close to the State Secretariat and Calcutta High Court. The foundation for it was laid in 1864 by Governor-General Auckland, who gave his sisters Emily and Fanny Eden‘s names to the gardens and cricket field. This cricket stadium is the second largest stadium in the world, covering 50 acres and…
Overview of Birla Mandir in Kolkata The Birla Mandir, a magnificent building honoring Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha, is located in Ballygunge, Kolkata. The temple is an impressive building that combines classic architecture with contemporary reflections. It is the epitome of engineering brilliance. This magnificent building was meticulously constructed over a 26-year period, starting in 1970, and was finished on February 21, 1996. Artists particularly summoned from Agra, Mirzapur, and Muzaffarpur carve the distinctive designs on the temple’s walls. The ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga, Lord Ganesha, Lord…
Overview of Tajpur in Kolkata Tajpur, a little town located on the serene shore of the Bay of Bengal, is tucked between Mandarmani and Shankarpur and is about 170 kilometres from Kolkata. The undeveloped beach, which is concealed from view and is yet unaffected by commercialization and tourists, is regarded as a tranquil secret of West Bengal. The numerous red crabs located on the shoreline, which also give the beach a perfect crimson colour, are the beach’s main attraction. It offers the ideal respite from the commotion of city life…