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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.
A large enough water body, spanning across 25 acres of land, Lal Dighi (literally translates into the Red Pond) is a lesser-known wonder of Kolkata that can have a charming effect on you. Earlier it was known as Dalhousi...more
The foundation of the National Library of India dates back to 1836 with the formation of the Calcutta Public Library. In 1903, it was merged with the Imperial Library for public use by Lord Curzon, former Governor Genera...more
A significant Kolkata heritage, the South Park Street Cemetery definitely calls for a visit if you want to experience something truly unique in the City of Joy. The cemetery is famed for being one of the non-church cemet...more
The Mother House is the erstwhile residence of probably the most renowned and inspirational female figures in Indian History—Mother Teresa. If you are searching for something more meaningful, more awe inspiring, do not f...more
Durga Puja comes to an end. Most of these idols have been created by idol makers, locally referred to as kumors. In what is a famous locality of Kolkata, the lanes of Kumortuli comes to life in the months preceding the D...more
Hidden between the narrow alleys of Tangra, lies Kolkata’s very own (and India’s only existing) Chinatown. The area is a landmark for the City of Joy. Though not frequented by too many tourists, the area has its own char...more
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