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PLACES
OF INTEREST (WHERE TO VISIT) - KOLKATA
• Asiatic Society-It was founded
by William Jones in 1784 withWarren Hastings. The Societyin situated
1Park Street.This Institution a famous Centre of Indology,Literature
Scientific Research.It has a rare collection of manuscript.From
Esplanade (Curzeon Park of Mayo Road)-Bus and Minibus of Park St.,
Metro Rail-Stop-Park St.
• Asutosh Museum (Calcutta University)-Situated
at College Street and Housed in the University Centenary Building.
The Museum has excellent specimans of Bengal folk art. Bengal Pots
and Painting. From Esplanade -34B,46,46AC-6,5
(Tram)78/1.Stop-University, ph:2241-4984 (10 AM-5PM).
• Academy of Fine Arts-Situated at Cathedral Road. It has a
Permanent galleries of Mughal Miniatures,British Painters in
India.Tagore painting and Modern Indian Paintings.Playes are daily
stages in the auditorium. From Esplanade (Curzeon park or Mayo
Road)-47/1,47A,14/1,234/1,2B,Stop-Rabindra Sadan.
• Aquitica-A beautiful Water
park with many Water Rhydes situated at Kochpukur near Rajarhat.
Ticket Mon.-Fri. 150/-,Sunday and other holiday-200/-(10-6.30 pm)
ph:2221-3626/27/33/34
• Alipore Observatory -Situated
at Sterndale Road of Diamond Harbour Road.The Metrological. Office
is located here and Forecasts the weather bulletinfor the Eastern
zone. From Esplanade-76,s16and Minibus –Stop-Duel Avenue
• Alipore Zoological Gardens-Situated
atbAlipore,covering an areaof45 acres was inaugurated in 1876. It
has a wide ranging collection of Animals,Birds, Deers and Cattle are
grouped under natural condition. While Tiger , Hippopotamus,
Rhinocros are on view. From Esplanade- Thakurpukur-BBD Bag . Behal-BBD
Bag Minibus, 77, 77A. Stop-Alipore Zoo (Chiriakhana)
ph:2479-1150/2439-9391.
• Armenian Church- Situated
atArmenian Street, Built in 18th Century,Oldest Church in Kolkata.
From Esplanade – Bus and Minibus of Howrah Station. Stop-Burrabazer
(Brabourne Road).
• Birla Planetorium-Situated on
the crossing of Theatre Road and Chowranghee Road. The dome built of
reinforced concrete with a diameter of 75ft. In the centre of the
air conditioned auditorium is placed a giant projector capable of
reproducing the part of the universe which is visible to the naked
eye. Biggest Planetorium in Asia. From Esplanade -47,47/1,47/B,14/1,
Garia-BBD Bag Minibus, L9, Stop-Birla Planetorium.
Ph.:2223-6610/1516
• Botanical Garden-Situated at
Shibpur, Howrah and West bank of Ganga. The garden has Numerous
varities of plants and trees. Sprading over 273 acres. The Garden is
famous for the great banyan tree which covers around of 382 metres.
From Esplanade-C6,C14,T4,T9, MS35 (Via Vidyasagar Setu) and
Howrah-55 and Minibus (B.Garden-Dharmatala), Stop-B.
Garden,ph:2668-5367.
• Belur Math-Situated at Belur
of Howrah District. Head Quarters of Ramkrishna Mission. On the bank
of the Hooghly River(Ganga) the world famous Ramkrishna Temple
providing a picturesque view. People from different parts of the
country and abroad visit these places. Visiting Hours:6-30 AM-11AM
and 4PM-7.30 PM.Admission free. From Esplanade –Belur Minibus,
Howrah-54,51, Stop-Belur Math.(Ferry services also availablefrom
Dakshineswar Temple to Belur Math)
• Birla Industrial and Technological Museum-Situated
at Gurusaday Road.The museum is meant for the Industrial & Technical
Development of India. From Esplanade-Jadavpur-BBD Bag/Ekdalia-BBD
Bag Minibus-Stop-Gurusaday Road. Ph:2247-7241.
• Birla Mandir-Situated near
Ballygunge Phari. The greatest Hindu Temple. The Temple built by
Stone. From Esplanade-Ekdalia –BBD Bag/Jagaddal-BBD Bag Minibus and
205A. Stop-Birla Mandir.
• Bose Institute-Situated at
Science college, Rajabazar. The Institute founded by greatest
Scientist Sir J.C. Bose. Research works on plants are carried on
here by scholars from various parts of this Sub-continent. From
Esplanade-47/1,47,30B,79B-Stop-Science College.
• Bhawanipore Gurudwar (Jagat Sudar)-Holy
place of Sikh Community.Granths Saheb stay here. Ph-2466-3877 (4
AM-10 PM). Stop –P.G. Hospital.
• Bangio Sahitya Parishad-Situated
at Sahitya Parishad St. of A.P.C.Road. It famous for valuable
collection of Manuscripts and books in Bengali Language and
Literature. It has a reading room for public. From Esplanade –
47A,30B,79D, 217, 34C Buses. Stop-Sahitya Parishad.
• Bidhan Shishu Udyan-Situated
near Ultadanga. Beautiful children playground.Amusement centre &
Library inside the Udyan.From Esplanade – 47/1, S-16, 46A, 46, 79D.
Stop-Housing(Ultadanga).
• City Centre-Located at
D.C-1Sector-1,Salt Lake.Kol-64. A unique Mall built by one of the
Reputed Industrialist.An ideal place to hang around with family &
friends.The Centre has a Movie Multiplex,Departmental stores,
Conference Room, Shopping centre & Food Court.Bus Route-Auto(From
Ultadanga), 47/1( Sealdah). Bus Stop-Vidyasagar(10 minutes from that
stop).
• Clown Town-Different ride
through clown & Exhibit here.T-Block, Gargacha,Patuli
Garia.Kol-84,Ph-22436843/9322.(daily 2-8 pm & Holiday 9am-9pm).
• Calcutta High Court-Situated
at Old Post Office Street. Founded in 1872,the building represents
the florid gothie style of Architecture in the City. The building of
judicature with a tower of 54 metres height. Chief justice court,
session court, bar Library,attorneyLibrary inside the High Court,
From Esplanade – Bus & Minibuses of BBD Bag or strand Road.
Stop – BankshalCourt.
• Calcutta University-Situated
at College Square. The Pioneer House of education in
India.Celebrated 150 year (2006). It consists of Centenary Building,
Darbhanga Building &Ashutosh Building.Central Library,Ashutosh
Museum & University office insidethe building.
From-Esplanade-46,46A,78/1,78C.Stop-University.
• Kolkata Port-Situated at
Khidirpur. It is the busiest & biggest in India. Handling over 10
millions tonsof cargo annually.Practically almost half of the total
seaturne trade of India. From Esplanade-Tala Park Khidderpore
Minibus,S-16,Stop-Khidderpore.
• Kolkata Municipal Corporation-Situated
at S.S.N. Banerjee Road(Near Jan Bazar &New Market).The building was
designed by Mr.Osmond of M/S Mackintosh Burn & Co. in 1872. The
total area covered by the exising complex is 6 Bighas.16 cattahs & 4
Chattacus.The Civic administration of the city is run under
provisions of the Kolkata Municipal Act 1980 (as amended).From
Esplanade-Walking Distance. Stop-Corporation office.
• Charnock Mausoleum-Situated in
the precinets of St. John’s Church Kolkata founder Job Charnock lies
buried in the old burial ground of East India Company.From Esplanade
– Bus, Tram, & Minibus of BBD Bag. Stop-BBD Bag.
• Dalhousie Square( BBD Bag) -The busy locality is a few minutes walk to the south west of
Chowringhee.This is the most important part of the city of Kolkata
and is around a picture’s tank ‘Laldighi’ surrounded by Writers
Building, G.P.O., Telephone Bhavan, Stephen House & all the
government and important commercial offices. Now the name has been
changed Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag(BBD Bag). From Esplanade-Bus, Tram &
Minibuses of BBD Bag.Stop-BBD Bag.
• Dakshineswar Kali Temple-Situated
on the bank of the Ganges near Bally Bridge. The Temple was built by
Rani Rashmoni in 1847. The Saint Parampurush Sri Ramkrishna
complited his sadhana here. One of the holiest places in the
city.Here Swami Vivekananda meeta Sri Ramkrishna for spiritual
life.Ph.-2564-5222,Open-7A.M.-12P.M.&3.30P.M.-9P.M. From
Esplanade-32 &34 no buses.Dakshineswar-Babughat Minibus.
• Stop-Dakshineswar.
• Eden Gardens-Situated at South
side of High Court. A beautiful visiting spot with a Burmese pagoda
inside. These public garden were laid out in 1840 by Mrs.Eden,
sister of Lord Auckland. Adjoining the Eden Garden is the famous
cricket stadium of the world known under the same. From Esplanade
-30B, 79D,78/1, 78C, Stop-Babughat or Akashbhani.
• Energy Education Park-This
Park Constructed for Solar Energy by Webreda. Near Byepass EP &
G.P.Block,Sector-5,Ph:2285-5160(Newly Open Solar Ride Car forPublic)
• Fort William-Situated at the
East bank of the Ganga(Hooghly River) and named after King William
111 of England.This is the most important fort ever built by
theBritish in India. The Fort area of two square Miles of Kolkata
Maidan. Now it is the Head Quarters of Eastern Army Command.From
Esplanade-47A,47/1,any Minibus,(Park st.)14/1,3B,
Stop-Fort William.
• Funcity-6.5 k.m. from Behala,
Thakurpukur Bazar.Its called Amusement Park.Different play Ride
Inside the park. Entry fee Rs.25/-ph:2495-0992 (10-7PM). From
Esplanade-75, L75A Raichalk Bus.
• Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)-The
Bridge across the river Hooghly is a fine specimen of structural
workmanship. The bridge is the 4th largest canitilver bridge in the
world.It was complited in the year 1943 replacing the old paltoon
bridge at an enormous cost. From Esplanade-any bus, minibus of
Howrah Station. Stop-Howrah Setu.
• G.P.O.-Situated at BBD Bag.
The Head Quarters of Kolkata Post Office.A landmark Building &
Architectural beauty of Kolkata. From Esplanade-Any buses of BBD
Bag/Howrah & Tram.Stop-G.P.O.
• Gurusaday Museum-Near Behala.
Bratachari Gurusaday Dutta founded this museum & village.ph:
2467-6084. From Esplanade-36 no.Tram. Different Plays & Exercise
through Bratachari teach.
• Government College of Art & Crafts-Situated
in the Southern wing of the Indian Museum. The Collection of Indian
& Western paintings is large. The collection turned out many of
India’s famous painters. From Esplanade Any buses of Park Street.
Walking distance from Esplanade. Stop-Museum ph:2249-2027.
• Agro Horticultural Garden-A
beautiful flower garden on bardhaman Road. Stop-Garden. From
Esplanade-S16, 13,76,
ph:2229-7251.
• Indian Museum-Situated at
Chowringhee Road, (27,J.L. Neheru Road, Kol-17) The largest Museum
in Asia. The richest collection of geological, arch-aeological,
botanical, & textile objects & the skeletal remains unearthed from
Harappa & Mahenjodaro are preserved here. From Esplanade-Any buses
of Park Street. Stop-Museum, ph: 2249-5699 (Mon Closed).
• Jorasanko Thakur Bari-Situated
at Ganesh Takies of North Kolkata.The ThakurBari where Novel
Laureate & Great Poet Rabindranath Tagore was born & brought up.
Poet’s father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore & his father the Prince
of Old Kolkata Dwarakanath Tagore livedin the place. Rabindra
Bharati University building has been built within the compounds
where study & Research of Dance, Drama, Music & Fine Arts. Light &
Sound show (Nov.-Jan. 6-7PM & Feb.-Oct. 6.30-7.30PM) (Monday,
Thursday closed). Entry fees Rs. 10/- ph:2269-5241/42 From
Esplanade-Bus No. 4B & Tram from BBD Bag(10 & 4). Stop-Thakurbari.
• Kalighat KaliTemple-Situated
at the bank of Adi Ganga. A great attraction For Hindu Pilgrims.
Kali the goddesss of Power & passion is undoubtedly the presiding
deity of Kolkata. The toe of goddess Sati is said to have fallen
here. From Esplanade-2,2B,4A,5,6 No. buses & Tollygunge-Howrah, Lake
Garden-BBD Bag Minibuses. Open-6AM-2PM & 5PM-10PM, Stop-Kalighat.
• Marble Palace-Situated at
Muktarambabu Street (near C. R. Avn.).Marble Palace is the home
where great works of Arts are started. The Mallicks whose property
it is were great conssieurs of Art. In construction it displaces
several architectural styles. Ph2269-3310(Except Mon & Thurs) No
admission without prior permission of Govt. of IndiaTourist Office
(2282-1402) From Esplanade-47B,S10,30A,L20 & Sinthee More-Beckbagan
Minibus.Stop-Muktarambabu Street.
• Metro Railway-India’s first &
only Tube Railway at Kolkata from Dumdum to Tollygunge. The Metro
covers roughly 18km.at 33 min. in distance pass through the heart of
the Metropolis. From Esplanade-Metro Station here.Opposite-Grand
Hotel.
• Mahajati Sadan-Situated at
C.R. Avenue. A beautiful cultural Auditorium in Kolkata. Netaji
Subhash Chandra Bose and Rabindranath Tagore was laid down this
Sadan. A Library inside this Sadan. A Permanent Exhibition on Bengal
Freedom Fighter with clay models on first floor. Pictures of Freedom
fightershows on the Sadan’s wall. Stop-Mahajati Sadan. From
Esplanade-30A, 214, 47B, 3B & Minibus.
• Maidan-Located at Mayo Road &
Park Street. The green park with play ground for every spot. Maidan
means football, a passion in Kolkata. From Esplanade-Walking
distance. Stop-Maidan.
• Millenium Park-Situated at
fairley place Ferry Ghat. A beautiful & Charming Park on the bank of
Hooghly river.Ph:2210-7282(10AM-8PM).Stop-Shipping Corporation,
Bus-All buses of Howrah.
• Missionaries of Charity-Mother
Theresa started this charity on the base of Kolkata. Mother and her
sisters of charity have spread their mission of mercy to all parts
of the world. Here Mother died on 3rd September 1997. The Samadhi
Khetra has laid down in this House. Stop-Joragirja. From-Esplanade-Kasba
Minibus, 205A bus.
• New Market-Situated at Lindsay
St. also known as Hogg. Market.An important place for good shopping.
A major portion has been converted to a multistoried shopping
complex. Stop Lindsey St. From Esplanade-Walking distance.
• Nandan-Situated at Rabindra
Sadan. A charming cultural Centre & Cinema Hall for the film
enthusiasts. Stop=Rabindra Sadan. From Esplanade-14/1,9A,,47/1,47A &
Minibuses.
• National Library-Situated aat
Alipore Zoo. One of the best Libraries in the world. Formal name is
Imperial Library. Previously it was the official residence of the
Lieutenant Governors of Bengal. Stop-Alipore Zoo. From Esplanade-Thakurpukur,
Behala Minibuses, 77A bus. Ph:2479-2968.
• Nakhoda Mosque- Situated at
Chitpur. A biggest Mosque of Muslims Community. A splendid specimen
of Indo Seramic architecture. Stop-Chitpur, Located-North of BBD
Bag. From Esplanade-4B Bus,Prince Anwar Sha Rd.-Nimtala
Minibus.ph:2235-4183(4PM-11PM).
• Nalban-Located in Saltlake
near Nicco park. Paddle Boat, House Boat & Hovercraft are main
attraction. Stop-Nicco Park, From
Esplanade-MS35,ph:2357-2888(Sector-4) 9AM-9PM.
• Nehru Children’s Museum-Situated
at Chowringhee Road & Camac St. crossing.An attractive library for
children & has clay Models of Indian Classics. Stop-Rabindrasadan.
From esplanade-Buses of Rabindrasadan. Camac St. (Wed-Sun
1-7PM,Thus-3-7PM, Mon Closed).
• Netaji Bhawan-Situated at
Elgin Road. Netaji’s own Table, Chair, Bed and Dress display on
here. Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata the ancestral house of Subhash
Chandra Bose is for Indian of all religious & all classes a place of
National pilgrim Age.Open daily 11AM-4.30PM(except Monday). A
documentary films of Netaji shows on every day. Stop-Elgin Road.From
Esplanade-47/1,47B,47. ph:2475-6139.
• Netaji Indoor Stadium-Situated
in front of High Court. Biggest stadium for indoor games. Akashbani
& Assembly House near this stadium. Stop-High Court. From Eplanade-Buses
of Babughat.
• Nirmal Hriday-Located near
Kalighat Tample. Mother Teresa started her mission of mercy at
Nirmal Hriday-the sacred heart where dying destitutes are looked
after with love & devotion. Stop-Kalighat, From Esplanade 47/1,5,40A
buses
• Nicco Park(Jhilmil)- Located
in Saltlake City. A children Amusement Park.Varities Rides are here.
Stop-Nicco Park. ph-2357-6052/8101-4, Open-11AM-8PM, From
Esplanade-MS-35.
• Pareshnath Temple-Located in
Badridas Temple Street at Gouribari. Built in 1867. Dedicated to the
24th Jain Teerthankar. Stop-Gouribari. From Esplanade-L14B, 217A
buses.
• Police Museum-Situated at Manicktala North D.C. Office.(133 A.P.C.
Road Kol-9) Here shows Pistol,Rifel,Bomb,Kartooze of Bengali Freedom
Fighter. Open Daily Except Monday(11AM-5PM) Stop-Manicktala. From
Esplanade-79D,30B,30D.
• Princep Ghat -Dedicated
byJames Prince greatIndian friend, social worker & a numismatist.
This ghat is very nice. It is covered by beautiful light & flowers.
Stop-Princep Ghat.
• Rabindra Bharati Museum-Locqated
near Ganesh takies. Extensive collection on Bengal Renaissance of
the 19th Century. Stop-Rabindra Bharati. From Esplanade-4B Bus, Tram
(4 & 10) from BBD Bag.
• Rabindra Sadan-Located in the
south east corner of Maidan. Auditorium of Bengali culture. Many
cultural Programs & exhibitions are held.
• Rabindra Sarovar-Located in
Southern Avenue. An attractive spot for picnic & Water Sports.
Stadium is main attractions. Stop-Lake, From Esplanade-47A, Metro
Rail.
• Race Course-Situated at the
Southern end of the Maidan. The Royal Kolkata Tuff Club which
conducts the race in the city was founded in 1847. A remarkable
feature is that an uninterrupted view of the racing can be obtained
from any point. Stop-Race Course. From Esplanade-77A, Thakurpukur,
Behala Minibus.
• Raj Bhaban-Located in BBD Bag.
The Residence of the Governor of West Bengal. Earlier the house of
Viceroy. Stop-Raj Bhaban. From Esplanade-Walking distance.
Ph:2220-1641
• Sabarna Sangrahashala -
The Sabarna Sangrahashala is a unique family museum created
and developed by the Sabarna Roy
Choudhury Paribar Parishad. The museum located at Barisha in Kolkata
is now a great tourist attraction. Everyday many visitors come to
witness the past of Kolkata and get a glimpse of the Bengali
Society. The museum has become a inevitable place of education for
students of history and research associates. It also maintains a
Library and Reading Room for ready reference.
The gallery displays hundreds of rare articles, maps,Kabulatipatras
and documents which includes the historical Lease Deed of 1698
portraying the Right to rent of the three villages of Sutanuti,
Kalikatah and Govindapur given to the East India Company. Visitors
may also learn more about the landmark Judgement delivered by the
Hon'ble Kolkata High Court dismissing the name of Job Charnock as
the founder of Kolkata and the date 24th August, 1690 as the City's
birthday. The exclusive collection of rare Coins and Stamps are an
added attraction for numismatics and philatelists. Special
exhibitions are also held where some new and exclusive historical
source materials or articles of utmost value are displayed for
common visitors.
If Kolkata is to be explored then one must visit the Sabarna
Sangrahashala to quench his or her thirst for knowledge about the
history of the city. The museum is open to all everyday, except
Thursdays, from 10 am to 12 noon and from 5 pm to 7 pm. Entry is
absolutely free. So have a glimpse of the Real Kolkata. History
talks here.
Sabarna Sangrahashala, Saptarshi Bhawan, Baro Bari, Barisha,
Kolkata- 700008. W.B, India. Contact: 9830289400
Location: Baro Bari, Barisha Sakherbazar near Annapurna Temple.
• Saheed Minar (Monument)-Located
in esplanade. In recognition of triumph in Nepalese War. This Minar
is 152 ft. High Land mark is a blend of Egyptian, Syrian & Turkish
architectural styles. Stop-Esplanade.
• Science City-Located in
E.M.Bypass. Centre for contemporary Science. A big Auditorium is
here. Attractive science activities are all age group. Stop-Science
City. Entry fee:Rs. 10/- ph-2285-4343/2607/2569, From
Esplanade-S23,C1,E2 buses.
• Salt Lake Stadium(Juvo Bharati Krirangan)-Located
in Saltlake Beliaghata crossing. Biggest stadium in Asia.Capacity-
1.20 lakhs. Football Matches are usually played here. Many cultural
functions are held. Stop-Stadium. From Esplanade-E2 bus.
• Swabhumi(Heritage plaza)-Located
in Bye pass, crossing of Beliaghata. Here exhibit different
handicrafts of all Indian States including West
Bengal.Stop-Opp.Stadium. ph:2321-5488(Open-12PM-9PM)
Ticket-20/-,2320-5487.
• St. Pauls Cathedral-Situated
near Birla Planetorium. This old church built in 1847, Stop-Planetorium.
From Esplanade-Any buses of Rabindra Sadan.
• Thanthonia Kali Mandir-Built
by great Sankar Ghosh. Open5.45AM-12.30 AM. & 3PM-10PM. From
Esplanade-34B,78/1,2B & Tram No.1,5.
• Town Hall-Located near
Assembly House. The Historical hall had been the venue of public
meetings & social gatherings,Calcutta Panorama India’s first hi-tech
story telling museum inside the hall. Stop-High Court. From
Esplanade-Walking Distance, ph:2248-3085(11-5)
• Victoria Memorial-Located in
Red Road & Queensway junction. Built in white marble on line of Taj
Mahal in memory of Queen Victoria.It has a highly interesting
collection of pictures, Status, manuscripts etc. relating to the
Nawabi & British times in Bengal “A fountain of light” has been
created infront of the Memorial on the Northern side. Sound & Light
Shows-Oct.-Feb.6.15-7PM(Bengali) & 7-7.45PM and after then upto
8.45pm(English) (Monday closeed). Rate of Ticket-Rs.5/-& Rs.10/-.
Entry from Church Gate Stop-Planetorium. From Esplanade-Any buses of
Rabindra Sadan. Ph:2223-5142/1889,Daily-10-5.Memorial Garden-Entry
Rs.5/-.
• Lokenath Temple-Located at
Tegharia in Baguiati. This Wonderful Temple is dedicated to Baba
Lokenath through Jayanta Lamp Industry. Bus Route-44,46, Stop-Tegharia;
from Ultadanga-211, 211A, from Sealdah-46B, Stop-Lokenath Mandir.
• Vidyasagar Setu(2nd Hooghly Bridge)-Located
in Hastings. Longest Cable stayed bridge in Asia. Stop-Hastings.
From Esplanade-S16, 3A, Tala Park-Khidderpore Minibuses,C-6.
• Vivekananda Bridge-The
Vivekananda Bridge spans the Hooghly River at Bally. Its features
include at 5.5 m. to & fro-roadway for vehicles at 2.4 rn. to & fro
path way for pedestrians & a double rail track. The New Vivekananda
Bridge is now under construction.
• Vivekananda’s house-Situated
at 3,Gour Mohan Mukherjee Street(Vivekananda Road) Kolkata. The
birth place of Swamiji has renovated a new cultural complex & a Text
Book Library under Ramkrishna Mission. The name is Swami Vivekananda
ancestral house & cultural centre. Visiting hour-11AM.-1PM. &
2PM.-5.30PM Monday closed. Ph:2219-2030,2257-0213-15. From
Esplanade-34B,234/1,78/1, Tram-1,5. Stop-Hedua.
• Writer’s Buildings-Located in
BBD Bag. House of West Bengal Secretariat. Stop-BBD Bag. From-
Esplanade- Any buses of BBD Bag (Dalhousie) ph:2214-5600.
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