Sumit's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A must visit. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A" and many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro Station - "Rabindra Sadan". Garden Timing: 5:30 AM to 6 PM. Museum Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM. Ticket.
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Victoria Memorial
1 Queens WayA must visit. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A" and many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro Station - "Rabindra Sadan". Garden Timing: 5:30 AM to 6 PM. Museum Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM. Ticket.
A must visit. By bus fromBallygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A". Many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro - "Rabindra Sadan". Show Timing: 12.30 PM to 6:30 PM. In English, Hindi, Bengali. 45 minutes show. Ticket.
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M P Birla Planetarium
Cathedral RoadA must visit. By bus fromBallygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A". Many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro - "Rabindra Sadan". Show Timing: 12.30 PM to 6:30 PM. In English, Hindi, Bengali. 45 minutes show. Ticket.
A must visit. Howrah Bridge (see all 10 photos) is the icon represents Kolkata (Calcutta). Howrah Station is the gate way to rest of India. The iconic Howrah Bridge connecting Kolkata and Howrah was a wonder of its time 1939-42. It is on the sacred river "Holy Ganga" (Hooghly). There is a early morning flower market by name Mallick Ghat on Kolkata side. Bus S10A from Ballygunge Junction Station. River cruise available but little costly and subjective to availability.
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Howrah Railway Station
A must visit. Howrah Bridge (see all 10 photos) is the icon represents Kolkata (Calcutta). Howrah Station is the gate way to rest of India. The iconic Howrah Bridge connecting Kolkata and Howrah was a wonder of its time 1939-42. It is on the sacred river "Holy Ganga" (Hooghly). There is a early morning flower market by name Mallick Ghat on Kolkata side. Bus S10A from Ballygunge Junction Station. River cruise available but little costly and subjective to availability.
Rabindra Setu, popularly known as Howrah Bridge is connecting Kolkata and Howrah and over the sacred river "Ganga" (Hooghly river) is the icon for Kolkata.
Rabindra Setu
Rabindra SetuRabindra Setu, popularly known as Howrah Bridge is connecting Kolkata and Howrah and over the sacred river "Ganga" (Hooghly river) is the icon for Kolkata.
A must visit is Zoological Garden, known as Alipore Zoo, in Alipore (not shown in photos), a whole day programme for children and adults. Located next to National Library (shown in photos).
Alipore
A must visit is Zoological Garden, known as Alipore Zoo, in Alipore (not shown in photos), a whole day programme for children and adults. Located next to National Library (shown in photos).
Sightseeing
A must visit. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A" and many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro Station - "Rabindra Sadan". Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 6 AM to 12 noon, 3 PM to 6 PM. No ticket.
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St. Pauls Kathedrale
1A Cathedral RdA must visit. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A" and many other buses from Gariahat and Golpark. Nearest Metro Station - "Rabindra Sadan". Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 6 AM to 12 noon, 3 PM to 6 PM. No ticket.
A must visit for Hindu. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A".
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Kalighat
A must visit for Hindu. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A" and "S10A".
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark
Gariahat RoadWalking distance to Golpark.
AMRI Hospital - Dhakuria
P-4&5 Gariahat RdWalking distance from Golpark.
Walking distance from Golpark. No ticket. Car park Rs. 10.
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Rabindra Sarovar Lake
Walking distance from Golpark. No ticket. Car park Rs. 10.
The Mother House
Muzaffar Ahmed StreetMother Teresa's Tomb.
Nightlife, Bars, Discotheque
Nightlife, Bars, Discotheque
Heart of the City. Good nightlife with bars, restaurants and discotheques. Day time a busy office area. Traffic direction - one way, reverses at 1 pm. Nearest Metro - "Park Street ". Buses from Ballygunge Station - "S9A", "S10A". Minibus "Ekdalia Minibus ".
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Park Street area
Heart of the City. Good nightlife with bars, restaurants and discotheques. Day time a busy office area. Traffic direction - one way, reverses at 1 pm. Nearest Metro - "Park Street ". Buses from Ballygunge Station - "S9A", "S10A". Minibus "Ekdalia Minibus ".
Nearest Pub from the Flat at Ballygunge Station, Tram Terminus, Gariahat Mall. Also, other restaurants available.
Wild Western Tavern
13 Jamir LnNearest Pub from the Flat at Ballygunge Station, Tram Terminus, Gariahat Mall. Also, other restaurants available.
Shopping
A must visit for tourists.
Wedding shopping, sarees, gold silver costume jewelry, many utility items. Some shops are very reputed and expensive, some are of middle range and some are heavy bargains on the pavement by hawkers and shacks. Walking distance from the Flat.
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Gariahat
Wedding shopping, sarees, gold silver costume jewelry, many utility items. Some shops are very reputed and expensive, some are of middle range and some are heavy bargains on the pavement by hawkers and shacks. Walking distance from the Flat.
Westside
13 Jamir LnNearest Mall, around Ballygunge Station Tram Terminus, with Spencer's Super Market.
The most expensive, big and beautiful Mall. Super Market and Food Court.
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Quest Mall
33 Beck Bagan RowThe most expensive, big and beautiful Mall. Super Market and Food Court.
Beautiful Mall. Big and crowded. Super Market and Food Court.
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South City Einkaufszentrum
375 Prince Anwar Shah RdBeautiful Mall. Big and crowded. Super Market and Food Court.
Not so expensive but over crowded. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A", "S10A", Auto (Toto, Tuktuk), Tram 24/29. Super Market and Food Court.
LAKE MALL, KALIGHAT
104 Rash Behari AveNot so expensive but over crowded. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S9A", "S10A", Auto (Toto, Tuktuk), Tram 24/29. Super Market and Food Court.
Food Scene
Walking distance from the Flat. The food bowl of Kolkata. More than 30 restaurants and many shops around Golpark area. Many have home delivery, Swiggy and Zomato delivery system attached. Many buses to all over Kolkata.
Golpark
Walking distance from the Flat. The food bowl of Kolkata. More than 30 restaurants and many shops around Golpark area. Many have home delivery, Swiggy and Zomato delivery system attached. Many buses to all over Kolkata.
A very good but expensive restaurant at Golpark. Take away and Home Delivery available. Also, many other restaurants are there in and around Golpark, Purna Das Road, South City College, Gariahat Road, Southern Avenue. Explore.
Aminia Restaurant
A very good but expensive restaurant at Golpark. Take away and Home Delivery available. Also, many other restaurants are there in and around Golpark, Purna Das Road, South City College, Gariahat Road, Southern Avenue. Explore.
Ekdalia, Gariahat, Lake Mall, 3 nearby sit in, take away, through App home delivery available, 30 minutes guarantee. For delivery boy please instruct nearby landmark - "Ghosh Medical " Shop.
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Domino's Pizza
Bangur AvenueEkdalia, Gariahat, Lake Mall, 3 nearby sit in, take away, through App home delivery available, 30 minutes guarantee. For delivery boy please instruct nearby landmark - "Ghosh Medical " Shop.
Located at Gariahat, Reliance Digital Building. No home delivery available.
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KFC
1 Jessore RdLocated at Gariahat, Reliance Digital Building. No home delivery available.
Coffee Shop at Golpark. Expensive but good to sit, talk and enjoy.
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Café Coffee Day
Coffee Shop at Golpark. Expensive but good to sit, talk and enjoy.
Just Baked
Southern AvenueA nice bakery chain and coffee. Medium priced with quality.
Sightseeing
A must visit. Hindu Temple. By Minibus from Ballygunge Station - "Ekdalia Minibus". Many buses from Gariahat and Golpark.
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Birla Mandir
29 Ashutosh Chowdary AveA must visit. Hindu Temple. By Minibus from Ballygunge Station - "Ekdalia Minibus". Many buses from Gariahat and Golpark.
Walking distance from Golpark, in South End Park, close to Dhakuria Lake.
Nipponzan Myohoji Buddha-Tempel
1 Lake Terrace RoadWalking distance from Golpark, in South End Park, close to Dhakuria Lake.
Science museum. Close to Birla Mandir and Haldiram Food. Minibus - "Ekdalia Minibus " from Ballygunge Station. Many buses from Gariahat or Golpark towards Park Circus or Gurusaday Road. Timing: 10:30 AM to 6 PM. All days. Ticket.
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Birla Industrie- und Technologiemuseum
19a Gurusaday Dutta RdScience museum. Close to Birla Mandir and Haldiram Food. Minibus - "Ekdalia Minibus " from Ballygunge Station. Many buses from Gariahat or Golpark towards Park Circus or Gurusaday Road. Timing: 10:30 AM to 6 PM. All days. Ticket.
A must visit. One full day. 9 AM to 7 PM. Ballygunge Station to Park Circus by train, then by bus. Best is taxi from Ballygunge Station. From Bijon Setu Flyover - AC bus "AC47", "C8".
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Wissenschaftsstadt Kolkata
JBS Haldane AvenueA must visit. One full day. 9 AM to 7 PM. Ballygunge Station to Park Circus by train, then by bus. Best is taxi from Ballygunge Station. From Bijon Setu Flyover - AC bus "AC47", "C8".
A must visit. Amusement Park with Water Theme Park "Wet-o-Wild". Expensive. Full day. By taxi or Appcab UBER or OLA. Open all days 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
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Nicco Park
Salt Lake BypassA must visit. Amusement Park with Water Theme Park "Wet-o-Wild". Expensive. Full day. By taxi or Appcab UBER or OLA. Open all days 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
A must visit. One full day. Amusement, action, picnic, Ice skating, cycling. Taxi or Appcab UBER or OLA. Monday closed. Other days 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
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Eco Park
Biswa Bangla SaraniA must visit. One full day. Amusement, action, picnic, Ice skating, cycling. Taxi or Appcab UBER or OLA. Monday closed. Other days 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
This one is on the other side of river Hoogly (Ganga). By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S10A" to Howrah. Then by bus or train to Belur Math. Ferry service across the river to Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
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Belur Math
This one is on the other side of river Hoogly (Ganga). By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S10A" to Howrah. Then by bus or train to Belur Math. Ferry service across the river to Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
A Hindu Temple. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S10A" to Howrah Station and then by train to Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Ferry service to Belur Math.
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Dakshineswar Kali-Tempel
A Hindu Temple. By bus from Ballygunge Station - "S10A" to Howrah Station and then by train to Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Ferry service to Belur Math.