Kolkata is a charming city that has awesome tourist attractions. May visit and explore the Kolkata places on your vacation and create memorable moments with your family and friends. Experience the weather, surrounding nature, tradition of Kolkata and festivals that make your day and unexpected memories for lifetime. Plan your vacation for Kolkata visit in between October and February and hangout all of the places and blow up your vacation.
Here is the list of Places to Visit in West Bengal.
List of Places to Visit in Kolkata
1. Fort William Kolkata
Fort William is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in the city of Kolkata .white This fort was built in year 1696 and it is comes up in the one of interesting and famous places of Kolkata. It is known as “black hole of Calcutta”, because Once upon a time this place was a temporary prison, where some prisoners were kept. But now this place serves as the headquarters of the eastern command. Explore and must visit this place during your tour of Kolkata.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 10 am to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Maidan, Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: Free entry
2. Victoria Memorial – The Heart of Kolkata
Victoria memorial is situated in the heart of Kolkata, in west Bengal. This magnificent white marble structure mesmerising you most and this place iconic structure was built in the memory of Queen Victoria, 20 lakh visitors visit Victoria memorial marble charm annually. 21 rich green gardens, 28,394 artefacts, 57 acres of land and 3900 artistic paintings amaze you moments, When you explore Kolkata so visit this place because this place is comes up in the top and romantic place of Kolkata.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 10 am to 5 pm
LOCATION: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: INR 30 per person for Indians and INR 200 per person foreigners.
3. Howrah Bridge
”Howrah bridge is the oldest and very busy place in Kolkata and Your journey is incomplete without visiting “Harbour bridge of India”. This bridge connects two main cities of kolkata and howrah and this bridge was built on Hooghly river to maintain the connection between the cities. Evening sightsee of howrah bridge mesmerizing you and enhance your moments and also You can chill out there with friends, family and loved ones.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: N/A
LOCATION: Jagannath Ghat, 1, Strand Road, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: Free entry
4. Tagore’s House
Tagore’s house is count in the one of the important and famous historical places of Kolkata. This place is also named as the “Jorasanko Thakur Bari”. In this house you can see interesting photo gallery, attractive paintings that allure you and this place was converted now in museum.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 10 am to 5 pm
LOCATION: Girish Park, Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: INR 10 per person and INR 5 per for students
5. Sundarbans
Sundarbans natural view attracts and you most and the dreamlike landscapes fascinating your moments, which is mark them one of the best places to tour Kolkata for everyone. Sundarbans natural greenery, wild species (wildlife), birds species and landscapes is the tourist one of the most important attraction and this place is famous tourist spot in Kolkata and it is also listed in UNESCO world heritage. Sundarbans is the largest tiger reserve and national park in India.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 8 am – 6 pm
LOCATION: Mayapur, Gosaba, West Bengal
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: INR 15 per person for Indians and INR 150 per person for foreigners.
6. Botanical Gardens
Botanical gardens situated in the side of western banks of river ganga. Botanical garden covers 273 acre known for unique flower varieties and they have more than 12000 different variety of flower and plant species that attracts all around travellers mostly and this place is count in the most beautiful and charming place of Kolkata to visit. The greenery and diversity enhance your moments and the surrounding view attracts and mesmerising you most.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 10 am – 7 pm
LOCATION: Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: INR 10 per person for Indians and INR 100 per person for foreigners
7. Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar kali temple situated in the dakshineswar town of Kolkata. This place is most visiting place of Kolkata and where you can see the marvellous inside temple architectural masterpiece. This place is count in the holy place of Kolkata, where you can see dedication for goddess kali.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 6 am to 12:30 pm, from 3 pm to 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Dakshineswar, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: Free Entry
8. Snow Park
This place is perfect for hangout with family and friends. In this amusement park provides you amazing and thrilling rides in white snowflakes for kids and young adults both and also you can enjoy snow mountains in Kolkata that only available in snow park.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 11 am to 6 pm
LOCATION: 6, Axis mall, CF Block(Newtown), Action Area 1C, B & C, Newtown, Kolkata
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: INR 500 per person
9. Fountain of joy
Fountain of joy is main tourist attractions that refresh your mood and fascinating your moments. The fountain is surrounded by colourful changing lights and sound system mesmerizing you most. This musical fountain is special piece of attraction in Kolkata. it was gifted by Mr.R.P Goenka, chairman, CESC to the celebration of Calcutta-300.
TIMINGS OF VISITING: 6 pm to 9 pm
LOCATION: Victoria Memorial, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
ENTRY FEE OF PLACE: N/A
