Category: Places To Visit

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…

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.…