Must Visit Places in Kolkata

Howrah bridge with a boat passing by in Hooghly river

Kolkata, also known as the city of joy, is a city of cultural history, art and architecture. The colonial capital of India, it exhibits the perfect amalgamation of culture, history and traditions. The city not only welcomes visitors with warmth but also has a lot to offer. With its quaint aura, Kolkata feels like a city straight out of a novel. If this is enough to convince you to plan a trip to this beautiful city, here are some of the famous tourist spots in Kolkata that you would not want to miss.

Victoria Memorial


The Victoria Memorial is an incredible marble building that stands as a symbol of Kolkata's rich history. Built between 1906 and 1921 in memory of Queen Victoria, the monument symbolised 25 years of the monarch's rule in India. The building houses a museum that showcases Kolkata's history and culture. The Memorial is surrounded by lush green gardens spread over an area of about 64 acres. It is located in the heart of the city, ranking among the must-visit places in Kolkata.

Victoria Memorial building made with white marble with a garden in foreground
Indian Museum in Kolkata with clear sky

Indian Museum


Indian Museum is the oldest and largest museum in India and the ninth oldest museum in the world. Founded in 1814, the museum has a huge collection of artefacts including contemporary paintings, sacred relics of Buddha, Egyptian mummies and ancient sculptures. It also has ornaments, fossils, skeletons, Mughal paintings and much more. The museum is an ode to the rich Indian history, you can witness the passage of time through these relics.

Kalighat Temple


One among the 51 shakti peeths, the Kalighat Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Kali. It is one of the most revered shrines in Kolkata as it is believed that toes from Goddess Sati’s right foot fell here from her burnt body during Lord Shiva’s rudra tandava. While talking of the history of the temple, one can find its mention in 16th and 17th-century literature and it is said that the original temple was built in the 16th century. However, the current structure can only be traced back to 1809.

an idol of Goddess Kali
a white marble temple with green trees on the side

Birla Temple


Dedicated to Lod Krishna, the Birla temple is built by the famous Birla family of West Bengal. It is spread across an area of 130 acres. The building is made of white marble with intricate carvings and exquisite architecture. The carvings on the walls are of teachings and verses from the holy Bhagavad Gita. It attracts thousands of devotees from far-off places to Kolkata. Must-visit places in the city have to include this beautiful temple.

Millennium Park


Located on Strand Road, Millennium Park is situated alongside the Bhagirathi Hooghly River. It stretches across an area of 24.5 acres with several things to do for people of every age. It houses a kid’s zone with a variety of rides, a food court and many other activities. Some of the key attractions are Ferris wheel, boat rides and musical fountain among others.

a lush green garden with trees

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