From shopping and sightseeing to exploring the city’s museums, there are plenty of things to do in Kolkata that will keep you busy and entertained. Popularly referred to as the cultural capital of India, the city is brimming with artistic sites such as the Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum and historic sites like Writer’s Building and Town Hall. Spend an evening at the Princep Ghat, admire the Howrah Bridge or take a leisurely walk at the Botanical Garden—the city of joy appeals to all kinds of travellers.
THINGS TO DO IN KOLKATA
Have sports in mind? Kolkata gets India’s first sports museum
The city of Kolkata is known for reasons more than one. You are looking for a cultural heritage trail, the West Bengal capital has plenty for you; you...
1FEATUREDArchitectural marvels of Kolkata that continue to inspire
While the City of Joy is known as the cultural capital of the country, it is also popular for some architectural wonders that leave everyone awestruck...
2FEATURED10 quintessential Kolkata experiences that you don’t want to miss
Whether it is the Battle of Plassey or execution of Mangal Pandey, Kolkata has several stories to narrate. Steeped in history, it’s a city where the p...
3FEATURED5 Kolkata city experiences that have stood the test of time
​From tram rides in the city to boat rides in the Hooghly River, there are numerous experiences in Kolkata that have stood the test of time. Play a ma...
4FEATUREDKolkata’s Museum Trail
Kolkata is home to a multitude of museums—right from modern science museums to heritage to the country’s first wax museum, all these are worth visitin...
6FEATUREDKolkata for solo travellers
With its dramatic historical architecture, iconic bars, cultural hubs and a tantalising street-food scene, Kolkata is locally regarded as the intellec...
7FEATUREDKolkata for returning visitors
Once you’ve covered all the essential sightseeing spots, there are plenty of places to visit in Kolkata that you probably neglected the first time aro...
8FEATURED11 places in Kolkata that parents would love to take their kids to
If you’re travelling with the tots in tow, here’s a list of places to visit in Kolkata that will definitely hold their attention and keep them thoroug...
9FEATUREDA backpacker’s guide to Kolkata
A feast of culture, heritage and delectable food, there are a plethora of things to do and places to visit in Kolkata for backpackers. With architectu...
11FEATUREDWellness retreats in Kolkata
Take a much needed break from the stress of city life by relaxing and unwinding at one of Kolkata’s well-known spas. From exotic pomegranate therapies...
12FEATURED10 places that define Kolkata
The city of Kolkata is full of sights and sounds that offer traces to its colonial past. From Gothic architecture to science parks, the city is full o...
13FEATUREDThe 4 most photogenic sights in Kolkata
There are many wondrous sights strewn across the City of Joy, but there are some spots that instantly epitomise everything that Kolkata is about. Be s...
14FEATURED10 stunning North Kolkata Puja for 2016
This is one puja in North Kolkata on Central Avenue (Chittaranjan Avenue) that witnesses endless queues and a mad rush for its spectacular pandal and ...
15FEATURED12 stunning Durga Puja themes & venues in South Kolkata
This is one puja every Kolkatan looks forward to. The puja here started in 1941 and has been on since then, attracting huge crowds of pandal hoppers e...
16FEATUREDHowrah Bridge
Much like the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, the Howrah Bridge is a landmark that has become the very identity of Kolkata. Popularly referred to as Rabi...
17FEATUREDMarble Palace
The Marble Palace is an architectural wonder built by Zamindar Raja Rajendralal Mullick in 1840
18FEATUREDKalighat
The best known of Mother Teresa’s many homes and clinics, is Nirmal Hriday in Kolkata, which is a hospice for destitutes. In the face of local resista...
19FEATUREDShaheed Minar
Famously called the ‘cloud kissing monument’ by Mark Twain, the Shaheed Minar stands tall at Esplanade in Central Kolkata
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