10 things to do when in Kolkata

Kolkata, the original ‘British era’ capital of India is of the most interesting cities to travel. It has an eclectic blend of history, architecture, culture, food and people.

Whether you are in Kolkata on leisure trip or on business trip, here are the 10 must do things to do, when you are in the City of Joy:-

Victoria Memorial Kolkata

Visit Victoria Memorial – Victoria Memorial is an iconic monument dedicated to Queen Victoria, during the British rule. It is built over an area of 64 acres and stands as the proud symbol of British colonial architecture in India. This iconic monument is now a museum and popular tourist destination in Kolkata. It is a must visit for its grand architecture and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Nandan Film Center ( Photo: Biswajit Ganguly)

Watch Bengali Film at Nandan – Kolkata is known for its vibrant arts & music scene and one of the best places to catch the action is at Nandan complex. It is a government sponsored film screening complex and screens some of the best Bengali films.

Night Life in Park Street

Nightlife at Park Street – Park Street is the hippest nightlife destination when in Kolkata. It has the best and most talked about nightclubs, restaurants, tea houses and pubs in the city. It comes alive, every night but especially during Christmas time , with the whole street lit up and patrons strolling the streets and the various hangouts in droves.

Bonotical Garden( Photo: Kent Spillner)

Visit Botanical Garden – The Botanical Garden, formally known as ‘Acharaya Jagdish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden’ is almost as old as Kolkata; around 250 years old. It is a marvellous garden which conserves and

Birla Planetarium In Kolkata(Photo: Malay Mahapatra)

Watch a show at Birla Planetarium – Birla Planetarium is the largest planetarium in Asia and makes for an interesting experience.Catch a boat ride across river Hoogli – The River Hoogli defines the character of Kolkata and a boat ride along it is a memorable experience. There are traditional boat rides as well as luxury ferry rides available across river and makes for an interesting experience, especially at the time of sunset.

Belur Math – Kolkata(Belur Math)

Dakshineshwar Temple – Kolkata(Photo: Prakash Harry)

Visit Belur Math and Dakshineshwar Temple – The world famous Belur Math was established by Swami Vivekananda and is situated along the bank of river Hoogli. It is the seat of Ramakrishna Mission and is visited by thousands of devotees and travellers. The Dakshineshwar Temple is one of the most important temples in Kolkata; dedicated to goddess KaLi, it is visited by hundreds of devotees every day.

Fuchkas – Kolkata

Try Fuchkas – If you are in Kolkata and don’t try fuckhas, then your visit is incomplete!!! The Kolkata version of the street food gol gappa available all over India, fuckas are much tangier spicier and out of this world!!

Shopping at Gariahat – Gariahat is the shopping hub of south Kolkata. It is a shopaholic’s paradise, being the retail hub of Saris (from West Bengal and all over India), cosmetics, electronics, etc.

Science City in Kolkata ( Photo: Prithwiraj Saha)

Science City – The largest science centre in the country, Science City is one of the most notable post-independence development of the city. It has a number of interesting segments such as Space Odyssey, Science Exploration Hall, Butterfly Park, Convention Centres, etc. A day spent in Science city is full of scientific fun, literally!!

We have given you all the interesting things to do when in Kolkata, so next time you are there, be sure to experience all the fun!!

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