Tourist Places to Visit in Kolkata

Kolkata is reminiscent of its past glory during British rule and stands out as one of the quintessential cities. It has a perfect blend of modernity and old heritage going hand in hand. The tourist attractions in Kolkata remind us of the yesteryear when the British used to rule the nation. Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal and is aptly conceded as the cultural capital of India as well. Once upon a time, it was one of the favorite places for the British and, hence, was the base for the British establishment. The affinity for Kolkata is quite clear for the British as they built two of the finest structures: the Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Temple. There are a lot of other places for sightseeing for the tourists that make it one of the most preferred destinations for the British when they come to tour India. It is also known as the City of Joy and attracts tourists from all over the world. The list of places of interest in Kolkata is given below that you can explore while planning your vacation here. 

Tourist Attractions in Kolkata 

Victoria Memorial: This tourist destination in Kolkata is a perfect example of past glory and incredible architecture. Victoria Memorial is an apt instance of it. This is one of Kolkata’s most magnificent tourist attractions, still having its old charm and grandeur. 

Howrah Bridge: Kolkata sightseeing seems incomplete without visiting this iconic bridge of West Bengal. Howrah Bridge is another instance of extreme engineering that awe-inspires the visitors from the different parts of the world to pay a visit to this lovely city.

Kali Temple: There is a Kali temple at Kalighat, which is also one of the tourist attractions in Kolkata and is visited by many Kali devotees from different parts of the country. If a legend is to be believed, then Kolkata has derived its name from this temple. 

Indian Museum: This museum is one of the oldest in the world and was established in Kolkata in 1814. It has 35 galleries that store historical items, including sacred items, mughal paintings, Egyptian mummies, fossils, skeletons, and many more. Indian Museum is a multi-purpose museum with a crown of the Asia-Pacific region. 

St. Paul’s Cathedral: This is the first Episcopal Cathedral Church erected in the eastern world, Chowringhee Road. Belurmath, about 10 km. from Kolkata, is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math, which houses more than 100 centers in India and abroad.

Birla Planetarium: The planetariumis one of the largest in Asia, built after the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi. One can also see a large variety of animals at the Alipore Zoological Garden, which is located opposite the National Library at Belvedere Road and is one of the important tourist attractions in Kolkata. 

Eden Garden: This Cricket Ground is famous worldwide as “Eden Gardens Stadium”. The writers of the East India Company used to reside in the Writers Building, also one of Kolkata’s major tourist attractions. 

Best Ways to Reach Kolkata 

By Air:- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, in Dum Dum, is 17 km from the city center. The major airlines that serve Kolkata are well connected by air transport and fly from all the metropolitan cities.

By Rail:- The rail connection to Kolkata is by the two major stations, Howrah and Sealdah and is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The super fast trains serve the city equally well.

By Road:- Kolkata is also well connected by road transport as it has a key bus terminus at Esplanade and connects the major cities of West Bengal.

Enjoy the Kolkata tour and craft new travel memories with your loved ones. It has something for every kind of tour and keeps you engaged with its old charm, modernity, culture, and beautiful nature. Browse our customizable Kolkata tour packages to get what this city offers.