Kolkata - 28 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Kolkata

Man-made Structures - Other (16)

Outdoors - Other (7)

Museums (6)

Notable Architectures (5)

Monuments (4)

Mosques (3)

Street Markets (3)

Parks (2)

Popular Activities And Trips in Kolkata

List of Attractions in Kolkata

Adina Mosque

Mosques

Man-made Structures - Other

The Adina Mosque was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent built by Sikandar Shah in the 14th century. It bears a strong resemblance to the Great Mosque of Damascus as it consists of bricks designed with stones. Its construction absorbed materials from pre-Islamic Hindu and Buddhist structures.

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Alipore Zoo

Outdoors - Other

Zoos

This is India's oldest formally stated zoological park and the major tourist attraction in Kolkata since 1876. There is a lot of living beings living happily inside the zoo and it is known as the home of the now expired Aldabra giant tortoise and so more.

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Birla Mandir Kolkata

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

This isa huge temple which is dedicated to God Radha and Krishna. It is one of the finest architectural beauties of the city. The temple complex itself is a pearl white marble marvel which is a revered place of worship and devotion.

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Boro Sona Masjid, Gour

Mosques

Man-made Structures - Other

Notable Architectures

This is one of the fascinating places in West Bengal for historical enthusiasts and peace seekers. The meaning of Baro duari is “the mosque with 12 gates”. This magnificent mosque is one of the largest monuments of Gour and the greatest mosques in Malda and was established built in the 1526 A.D. this is the perfect example of Indo-Arabic form of architecture.

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Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary

Outdoors - Other

Bird Sanctuaries

Also known as Kayal-r Bagan famous for availability of a wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns, and orchids which is located very close to the metropolis Kolkata. the place is very calm and quiet and nowadays a lot of people come here to wander and explore this place.

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College Street

Street Markets

Man-made Structures - Other

This is a 1.5 km long street in the heart of Kolkata stretches from Ganesh Chandra avenue to Mahatma Gandhi road. There are several shops here. This is the main shopping hub of Kolkata and this street is always busy at all times. We will get everything we want from this market.

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Eden Gardens

Stadiums

Man-made Structures - Other

Eden Gardens is a cricket ground in Kolkata established in 1864. It is also called as the Mecca of Indian Cricket. Home venue of the Bengal cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders. The stadium currently has a capacity of 66,000.

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Fort William, India

Forts

Notable Architectures

The mighty edifice Fort William is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in the city of Kolkata which is spread over 70 acres. This is an example of ancient British architecture. Now it serves as a famous tourist spot in Kolkata and a lot of tourists visit this place every day to explore the wonders of the fort.

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Gariahat Market

Street Markets

One of the major shopping attractions in Kolkata. The shopping area spans a long stretch of shops, restaurants, etc. There is each and everything that we want in daily use and will get in a fair price also.

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Indian Museum

Man-made Structures - Other

Museums

Also known as Imperial Museum at Calcutta It is the ninth oldest museum of the world, the oldest museum in India and the second largest museum in India. has rare collections of antiques, armor and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies and Mughal paintings. It was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata.

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Japanese Forest - Eco Tourism Park.

Outdoors - Other

Parks

This is an urban park in New Town, Kolkata and the biggest park so far in India situated on a 480 acres surrounded by a waterbody. It is often visited by picnickers or those who want a quick escape from the busy life. All the facilities provided inside the park are designed to decrease the adverse effects on nature through non-pollution and preservation of the natural landscape.

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Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Monuments

Museums

This is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University. It is the house in which the poet and first non-European Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore was born and he spends his childhood here. and currently, it serves as the Tagore museum for Kolkata.

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M.P. Birla Planetarium

Planetariums

This is an iconic structure whose architecture is based on the famous Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. It is the largest planetarium in Asia and the second largest in the world. It has an electronics laboratory, Astronomy gallery and observatory and so more.

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Marble Palace

Man-made Structures - Other

Palaces

Museums

Notable Architectures

The Marble Palace in Thakurpukur is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Kolkata, built in Neoclassical style, is very well known for its architecture, and its vast collection of sculptures, furnishings, and paintings. A lot of tourists visits this place everyday.

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Mother's Wax Museum

Man-made Structures - Other

Museums

Mother's Wax Museum is a wax museum located in Action Area - II of Kolkata. It contains wax statues of more than 50 personalities. The museum has been named after Mother Teresa. Being famous in Kolkata, a lot of people comes here daily to have a look at those sculptures.

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MOUSUNI ISLAND

Outdoors - Other

Islands

Mousini Island is the example of virgin Islands where most human feet have not left behind their marks yet. It is the perfect amalgamation of peace and beach, sun and sand, sea and rivers. There are several cottages, resorts and all. One can enjoy leisure days here.

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Park Street

Outdoors - Other

Street Markets

Park Street is a major access route in Kolkata which begins at Chowringhee Road or JL Nehru road and stretches till Park Circus crossing. Being a major hangout spot in the city, it has many pubs and restaurants. Several important routes intersect or originate from Park Street.

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Parshwanath Jain Temple

Outdoors - Other

Jain Temples

Parshwanath Jain Temple is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street and a major tourist attraction in Kolkata built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. The temple is famous for its architecture and ambiance. The peaceful surrounding and the silence creates a nice mood here.

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