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India's cultural capital and former British colonial hub. Home to Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, the Hooghly River, Bengali cuisine, and an unmatched intellectual and artistic tradition.
Must-see highlights
Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge
Kalighat Temple
Park Street food
Kumartuli
Tram ride
Indian Museum (oldest in Asia)
Belur Math (Ramakrishna's temple)
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
College Street book bazaar
New Market shopping
Birla Planetarium
Marble Palace mansion
Eden Gardens cricket ground
South Park Street Cemetery
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Howrah / Sealdah 0km · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport 17km
Nearby attractions
Howrah BridgeDakshineswar TempleBelur MathSundarbansBishnupur
How to get here
Delhi → Kolkata
flight · 2.5h
₹5,000
approx.
Delhi → Kolkata
train · 17h
₹800
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – February
Nearest Transport
Howrah / Sealdah0 km
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport17 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹7,000/night
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