| Destination |
Kms |
Type |
Description |
Driving Directions |
| Birla Planetarium |
1 Kms |
Planetorium
|
Regular astronomical shows are presented here with
commentaries in different languages. Show time: 11.30 A.M. to 8.30 P.
M., Closed on Mondays
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Victoria memorial -> Birla Planetorium
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| Kalighat |
6 kms |
Temple |
The popularity of Kalighat as a
place of worship of the all powerful Mother goddess Kali stems from the
fact that according to Hindu mythology and ancient Hindu scriptures
like "Chandi," Kalighat in Bengal is a place where the toe of the right
foot of Sati fell and as such it is regarded as one of the 52 Shakti
Peethas that exist in India.
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Details |
South kolkatta -> Kalighat
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| Belur Math |
12 Kms |
Monastary/Day Trip
|
Built in 1847, on the banks of
the Hooghly, north of Calcutta, it is the headquarters of Ramkrishna
Math and Mission, which controls over 100 centres in Indian and abroad.
Open from 6.30 to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
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Howrah -> Belur Math
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| Nakhoda Mosque |
4 Kms |
Mosque |
Modelled on Akbar’s
tomb in Sikandra, the red sandstone mosque has two minarets 46 mts
high, a brightly painted onion shaped dome and can accommodate 10,000
people. Built in 1926 and located on Jakaria street - Chitpur
Road.
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Chitpur Road -> Nakhoda Mosque
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| St.
John’s Cathedral |
1 Kms |
Church |
Built in 1787 with Grecian
columns. The burial ground has the mausoleum of Job Charnok, founder of
Calcutta. On the north-west side of Raj Bhavan.
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B.B.D Bagh-> St. John's Cathedral |
| Victoria Memorial |
0 Kms |
Art Museum + Garden |
The Victoria Memorial Hall was
opened in 1921. It is also a museum where people could see before them
pictures and statues of men who played a prominent part in the history
of India and develop a pride in their past especially in relation to
the history of Calcutta . Lord Curzon conceived it. Presently it is the
finest and most prominent building and art museum of Calcutta, India,
under the Department of Culture, Government of India.
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Maidan -> Victoria Memorial
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| Kolkotta Zoo / Zoological
Garden |
3 kms |
Zoo |
Established in 1875, and spread
over nearly 100 acres in the heart of Kolkata are the Zoological
Gardens. Inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1876, it is one of the
oldest and the largest Zoos of India.
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Alipore, opposite Taj Bengal
Hotel & National Library |
| Horticultural Garden |
3 kms |
Garden |
Situated
at 1 Alipore Road, Kolkata, in the prime locality of the city and
spread over 21 acres comprising main lawns and informal gardens and
children park, having many rare and tropical plants as gene banks.
Timing 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. & 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
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Alipore ->
Horticultural Garden |
| Nicco Park |
10 Kms |
Day Trip |
Opened in 1991, Nico Park is the
Disneyland for Kolkattans with its various adventure rides. Popularly
known as Jheel Meel.
Timing 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. (Winter) 11.00 a.m. to 9.00
p.m. (Summer)
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Salt Lake
-> Nikko Park |
| Nehru Childrens
Museum |
1 Km
|
Museum |
Established in 1972 with
exhibits spread over 4 floors, it is a childs paradise. Main
Attractions are Dolls Collection and Toys Collection.
Visiting Hours: 12 P.m-8 p.m., Monday closed
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Chowringhee
Road-> Childrens Museum |
| Indian Museum |
1 Km
|
Museum |
Established in 1814 Indian
Museum is the ninth oldest regular museum of the world, It is also the
Largest repository of museum objects in India.
Timings 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. (Monday closed).
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Chowringhee
Road->Park Street -> Indian Museum |
