If you are the kind of traveller who prefers to travel like a local and enjoys offbeat more than the beaten track—then Kolkata has some of the best options for you. Pray at the pagodas at India’s only existing Chinatown in Tangra, marvel at the creations and stories of the idol makers of Kumortuli and spare some moments of solitude at Mother House—Kolkata’s offbeat attractions will leave you coming back for more. Admire the cenotaphs and epitaphs at Kolkata’s heritage Christian cemetery, visit the historical Lal Dighi and do stopover at Belvedere Road to admire India’s largest library, the National Library.

Apart from all the historic buildings, temples and museums, there are several other interesting places to visit in Kolkata.