Top Things to do in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Top Restaurants in Kolkata (Calcutta)
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal
This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures. Home to lively festivals and a vibrant artistic community, clamorous markets and packed temples, this city is crowded and polluted, but ultimately invigorating.
Restaurants in Kolkata (Calcutta)
1. Howrah Bridge
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4.5 based on 2,608 reviews
Reviewed By Arkapal7 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This is the fisrt and foremost landmark which the whole world recognises Kolkata with. A British-made cantilever bridge with with Indian made steel, this bridge is the prime connector of the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata the Howrah Railway station One HAS to visit this monument once on visiting Kolkata.
2. Victoria Memorial Hall
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4.5 based on 4,599 reviews
Reviewed By neelamlegal - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A beautiful building built in the British era surrounded by endless green well maintained gardens interspersed with small water bodies will lift the hearts of everyone. The children can enjoy the endless gardens while the grown ups can add to the experience by visiting the museum. If u are visiting from another city make sure to keep a full day aside for a complete experience.
3. Mother House
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4.5 based on 1,580 reviews
Reviewed By debabrata707 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
If you visit in Kolkata you must visit to Mother House which is associated with Mother Theresa.Last month I have visited the same.This is one of the peaceful place in Kolkata.
4. Pareshnath Jain Temple
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By ParwathiH
The Pareshnath Jain Temple is actually a complex of three separate Jain temples. The temples are located in a very spacious grounds with well maintained gardens. The temples are also very nice architecturally and aesthetically. We had been here in the morning and had a very nice darshan.
5. Malik Ghat Flower Market
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 797dennisp - Montrose, United Kingdom
What an amazing place to walk through !! Marigolds were in abundance throughout the market al ready to be woven into beautiful displays for the forthcoming celebrations on Republic Day. I felt guilty admiring all the flowers and getting in the way of workes going about their business and others trying to deliver chai to the sellers. A great colourful experience !!
6. Park Street
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4.5 based on 2,082 reviews
Reviewed By UPSINHA - Patna, India
If you are of upper class or upper middle class person and love good food, Modern type Pubs , good Restaurant and elite Cloths and not want conventional crowd This is place for you ... British era Buildings and some European touch architectures Many colleges Xavier and Loreto Asiatic society Good Hotel to stay The Park Lots of good Food high end restaurants Fine dining , fast food giants McDonald’s available For Good standard cloths lots of showroom and Designer boutiques Good Pubs also available for Night Life This place has historically value and name changes many times from Burial Ground Road to Part Street and now Mother Teresa sarani but the FEEL of the area is maintained You can enjoy here with your Family If nothing to buy just window shopping and feeling the old era within you Highly recommended place
7. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, established in 1959, is the oldest science and technology museum of the city. The building was originally the residence of Raja Baldeo Birla (1863-1956) and it was donated to the Government by his heirs for setting up museum. Now a new wing has been constructed perpendicular to the original three-storied building and some exhibits are displayed outdoors as well. There is a well-maintained garden, where statues of great scientists have been installed. In addition to basic physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, electricity, electronics etc., there are galleries devoted to technologies such as television, motive power, transport, metals, etc. A special feature is a mock-up of a coal mine. There is a dedicated gallery for children as well. There are several small auditoriums, where documentary films are regularly screened. As a mechanical engineer, I was particularly interested in the motive power and transport galleries, both of which have rich collections. The latter includes a narrow gauge steam locomotive and a vintage car which belonged to Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, the eminent scientist. The exhibits are generally well-maintained and efforts are made to improve them from time to time. For example, the interactive exhibits which were operated by touching a button are now modified to be activated without any physical contact. The museum is visitor-friendly and their website is quite informative. Parking facility is available inside the compound, but there is a separate charge for it. Washrooms are well-maintained
8. Birla Temple
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4.5 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By Mitesh5556 - Dhanbad, India
The glowing structure that adorns the streets of Kolkata is the popular Hindu Temple, Birla Temple. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, the temple is perfect specimen of craftsmanship.
9. Eden Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,349 reviews
Reviewed By somnathnayak
Kolkata is known to the rest of world as "Maqua of Football"; and we kolkata dwellers feel proud of that but we are also proud of our own Eden Gardens, a land of International Cricket lovers & players, also a must visit place in Kolkata. Eden Gardens with a seating capacity of 66,000, largest cricket stadium of the country, excellent outfield, beautiful ambiance & passionate spectators are the reasons of all international cricketer's dream playground. In this concrete civilization Eden is our heaven of pleasure.
10. ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Mander90 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A great peaceful place for worshipping the Lord Krishna. This place also houses Govindas restaurant where one can find tasty veg foods. It also houses a shop for buying momentous. They also have staying facilities for guests.
