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Mother House

54/A A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata 700 016, India
Phone: 91-33-2249-7115

The Missionaries of Charity's Motherhouse can be entered from the first alley north of Ripon St. Pilgrims arrive here regularly to pay homage at Mother Teresa's... more

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Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, In...
Phone: +91-33-22231890/22231891

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and is now a museum and tourist... more

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Howrah Bridge

Hoogli River, Kolkata 700001, West bangal, India
Phone: +91-33-22205370

Howrah Bridge built in the times of the British Raj, this structure is often called one of the finest examples of engineering till date.Even though the bridge ... more

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Park Street

Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India
Phone: Not Available

Park Street (officially Mother Teresa Sarani and earlier Burial Ground Road), is a famous thoroughfare in the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India. The ... more

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College Street (boi Para)

College Street , Kolkata, India
Phone: Not Available

The name itself has an old-world charm. Known as the famous boi-para, it is a large open air series of stall-like shops selling all kind of books on either side... more

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Rabindra Bharati University Campus, Joras...
Phone: Not Available

The Jorasanko Thakur Bari (Bengali: House of the Thakurs (anglicised to Tagore) in Jorasanko, north of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the... more

The Maidan

Just south of B.B.D. Bagh to just north of Alipore | and from the Hoog...
Phone: 2223-2451

The Maidan (literally open field) is the largest urban park in Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a vast stretch of field and home to numerous ... more

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

19A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata 700019, India
Phone: 2289 2815

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), a unit under National Council of Science Museums [NCSM], Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is at ... more

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Science City

J.B.S Haldane Avenue, Topsia, Kolkata, India
Phone: +91-33- 22854343

Science City, Kolkata is the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent under National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government... more

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Marble Palace

46 Muktaram Basu Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700001, India
Phone: +91-44-22693310

Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-... more

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National Library

1A, Belvedere Rd, Kolkata 700027, West Bengal
Phone: +91 33 2479 2968

The National Library of India at Belvedere, Kolkata, is the largest library in India by volume and India's library of public record. It is under the Department... more

Fort William

Khidirpur Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700021, India
Phone: +91-33-22254723

Fort William is a must visit tourist attraction place of Calcutta. Situated at the banks of river Hooghly, it was named after King William III of England. Fort ... more

Indian Museum

27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal-700016
Phone: +91-33-2286-1702/2286-1699

The Indian Museum is the largest museum in India and has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies, and Mughal paintings... more

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Shobhabajar Rajbari

Raja Kali Krishna Ln, Sovabazar, Raja Nabakrishna Street, Shyambazar, ...
Phone: Not Available

Shobhabazar Rajbari (Shobhabazar Royal Palace) is the palace of the Shobhabazar royal family located in the Indian city of Kolkata. Raja Nabakrishna Deb (1737-... more

Rabindra Sarovar

Southern Avenue, Golpark, Tollygunge, Dhakuria, Lake Gardens, Kolkata ...
Phone: NA

Rabindra Sarobar(previously known as Dhakuria Lake) is an artificial lake in south Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal.The name also refers to the area ... more

Rabindra Bharati University Museum

6 / 4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Kolkata 700 007, India
Phone: 239 5241 42 6601

Rabindra Bharati University is a university in Kolkata, India. It was founded on May 8, 1962, under the Rabindra Bharati Act of the Government ofWest Bengal ... more

US$ 1 average cost

Bbd Bagh (formerly Dalhousie Square)

south of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, India
Phone: 91 33 2225 4565

B.B.D. Bagh , formerly called Dalhousie Square, is the shortened version for Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh . It is the seat of power of the state government, as well ... more

Town Hall

4, Esplanade Row (West), Kolkata - 700001
Phone: +91-33-22483085

The majestic Town Hall is an important heritage building of Kolkata. This majestic and historic structure stands witness to some historical gatherings that took... more

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Nirmal Hirday (pure Heart)

251 Kalighat Rd | Kalighat, Kolkata 700026, India
Phone: 033-2464423

It was Mother Teresa's first home for serving destitute and dying people. Now this organization has spread world wide. Mother Teressa set up the Missionaries ... more

Ashutosh Museum Of Indian Art

27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Park Street Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkat...
Phone: 033 2286 1699

Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is an art museum located in the main campus of University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata (previously Calcutta), India. ... more

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Birla Planetarium

96, Near Victoria Memorial, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Midleton Row, Kolka...
Phone: +91-33-22231516

The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is a single-storeyed circular structure designed in the typical Indian style, whose architecture is loosely styled on the ... more

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Acharya Bhavan

93 APC Road, Kolkata, India
Phone: Not Available

The one-time residence of Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, the eminent scientist who discovered radio waves. (even before Marconi).But 93 APC Roy Road is not just ... more

Chowringhee

Chowringhee ,Kolkata, India
Phone: NA

Chowringhee (also spelt Chourangi) is a neighbourhood in central Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, in the Indian state of West Bengal. Jawaharlal Nehru Road ... more

State Archaeological Museum

Souren Roy Rd, Auddy Bagan Basti, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
Phone: +91-33-24688191

State Archaeological Museum houses rarest collections ranging from proto-historic antiquities from Burdwan to terracottas, sculptures, stone and stucco from the... more

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Top Places to Eat

On Track

25 B, Ground Floor, Park Street, Kolkata
Phone: (+91) 33 22273955, (+91) 33 22273956, (+91) 9831087049

If you have ventured into this one, then you are definitely on the right track! On Track gives a unique railway experience, with a real engine and a section of ... more

US$ 6 average cost

Sonargaon

34, B Belvedere Rd, Alipore Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
Phone: 033 66123939, 033 22233939

Cobbled flooring, rustic village feel with mud walls, lanterns and an open kitchen in the middle of a five-star, deluxe lobby attracts a great deal of attention... more

US$ 22 average cost

6 Ballygunge Place

Building No. 6, Ballygunge, Kolkata, 700019
Phone: (+91) 33 24603922, (+91) 9903975614

6 Ballygunge Place opened as one of the authentic Bengali restaurants originating in an old South Kolkata residence. Their branch in Salt Lake is also doing ... more

US$ 7 average cost

The Bhoj Company

30 A, Free School Street, New Market Area, Kolkata
Phone: 033 40066003, 033 22524241

The Bhoj Company is famous for Bengali food .Suitable for the family and it made many people to feel that it was a homecooked cuisine .

US$ 2 average cost

Anand

Building No. 19, Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata, 700072
Phone: 033 22128344, 033 22129757

Fresh fluffy idlis, spicy Rasam, a variety of dosas, chaats, Dahi Vada and super-fast service all go hand in hand to pull in the crowd from morning to night. ... more

US$ 2 average cost

Kasturi Restaurant

13/6, Anil Moitro Road, Ballygunge Place, Kolkata
Phone: (+91) 33 24400039, (+91) 9007581065, (+91) 9007581066, (+91) 9748906025

A cult restaurant serving Dhakai cuisine (read Bangladeshi cuisine) or that particular variety of Bengali food which is prepared by those hailing from erstwhile... more

US$ 2 average cost

One Step Up

18A, Middleton Row, Park Street, Kolkata, 700071
Phone: 033 22295339, 033 30283379

Located right next to the legendary Flurys, this eatery on Park Street has been able to carve out a place of its own. After a tough year of mishaps and struggle... more

US$ 5 average cost

Tamarind

Ground Floor, 177, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, 700026
Phone: (+91) 33 24638799, (+91) 33 64548011, (+91) 9230615455, (+91) 9830051705

Tamarind is a non-vegetarian restaurant for North Indian and South Indian choice. The menu lists popular and extensive North Indian fare alongside popular ... more

US$ 5 average cost

Sigree

1st Floor, Silver Arcade, 5 J B S Halden Avenue, T-1, T-2, Eastern Met...
Phone: 9330627513 (033) 22517031, 22517032

One of the best ambiance restaurant for every one offered here is pleasing and tasty. The menu includes thirst quenchers, soups, vegetarian and non vegetarian ... more

US$ 5 average cost

Aminia Golpark

57 Ballygunge Gardens | Near City College Golpark, Gariahat Market, Ko...
Phone: +91 9831940015, +91 9007326429

Aminia Golpark, Inexpensive Restaurant at Ballygunge, South Kolkata. It serves cuisines such as North Indian and Mughlai. Tandoori, Biryani, Bread, Desserts, ... more

US$ 2 average cost

Jyoti Vihar

3A/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Park Street , Theatre Road, Kolkata
Phone: 033 22829791, 033 40017299

Jyoti Vihar is a landmark for South-Indian food specialists, the place where you can have a nice food with peace of mind this is the best ambiance. The ... more

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Rajdhani Thali

Level - 4, Mani Square Mall, Maniktala Main Road, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata...
Phone: (+91) 33 23202828, (+91) 33 23202839

Rajdhani, The Vegetarian Thali Restaurant which is the flagship brand of Mirah Hospitality has spread its aroma in this industry over the past few decades. ... more

US$ 4 average cost

Ammini

22/1C, Monoharpukur Road, Near Sarat Bose Road Area, Kolkata
Phone: (+91) 33 32216769, (+91) 9748762967

The list of Kerala delights is small, but the food at Ammini will leave you happy and contented. Start with fluffy idlis, Paniyarappams or the Addai Dosa with ... more

US$ 4 average cost

Peshawri

ITC Sonar Hotel, Basement, 1, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, JBS Haldane...
Phone: (033) 23454545

Peshawri highlights the simplicity of traditional cuisine as an art form of fine dining. Modelled on Bukhara, the champion ITC restaurant at Maurya in New Delhi... more

US$ 12 average cost

Punjabee Rasoi

196, Rajdanga, Chakraborty Para, Behind Water Tank, E M Bypass, Kolkat...
Phone: (+91) 9831035662

Punjabee cuisines are in fact prepared with liberal amounts of ghee/butter and rotis are mostly prepared with whole wheat .Also the main masala for gravys ... more

US$ 4 average cost

Punj-aab

Unit No. 43 P, Ground & First Floor, Park Mansion Building, Building N...
Phone: 033 66064206

After conquering the hearts of the foodies in Bangalore, PUNJ-AAB now comes to conquer the hearts of the food lovers in Kolkata.Being situated in the heart of ... more

US$ 6 average cost

Bojohari Manna

Unit P-33, Phase - I, Kasba Industrial Estate Kolkata - 700107
Phone: 6522 7153/ 98363 14332

BHOJOHORI MANNA named after the famous Bengali song rendered by Manna Dey in the 70's, is a family of restaurants with a difference. With the endeavour to ... more

US$ 3 average cost

Gupta's

Building No. 53, Block C, Mirza Ghalib Street, Park Street, Kolkata, 7...
Phone: (+91) 33 22296541, (+91) 33 22297436

Gupta's is quite a cosy joint with an innovative decor. The wrought iron tables and sofa chairs, the giant wooden spoons and forks hanging from the walls, all ... more

US$ 2 average cost

Nizams

23/24, Hogg Street, New Market Area, Kolkata
Phone: (+91) 9836194669

Nizam's is the greatest exponent of the Kolkata Kathi Rolls.Other than Kathi Rolls, the simple menu lists biryanis, kebabs, rezalas (beef/mutton/chicken) and ...

US$ 3 average cost

Honey Da Dhaba

Ground Floor, Plot No. P-54, Scheme 7, CIT Road, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata...
Phone: 033 23556801, 033 23556802

Honey da Dhaba brings to you authentic dhaba food which you can relish in air-conditioned comfort.They know what it takes to draw in customers. There's a wide ... more

US$ 3 average cost

Kewpie's Kitchen

2, Elgin Lane, Behind Netaji Bhawan, Bhawanipur, Elgin Ln, Sreepally, ...
Phone: +91 033 2486 1600 / 9929

Kewpies is primarily a Bengali restaurant during food festivals we show case some of Calcutta's favorite dishes.Our outdoor catering out fit is "Gourmet ... more

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Top Shopping Places

Dakshinapan

Ghariahat Road in Dhakuria, near the flyover (overpass). , Kolkata
Phone: (033) 32626554/ 8017199738

This open air shopping center is a little out of the way, but it's an excellent place to buy Indian handicrafts and artifacts. You'll find many Indian state ... more

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New Market

Bertram St, Lenin Sarani, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 70...
Phone: Not Available

Lindsay Street is a street connecting Chowringhee Avenue with Mirza Ghalib Street (previously known as Free School Street) in Calcutta . New Market, Globe ... more

Chowringhee Road

Chowringhee Road, near the Oberoi Grand Hotel. , Kolkata
Phone: Not Available

A huge variety of pavement vendors line Chowringhee Road from Park Street to New Market, selling everything bizarre to tacky. However, if you look through all ... more

Oxford Bookstore

Park St, Kolkata, West Bengal
Phone: 033 3262 5511

The Oxford Bookstore has been enjoyed by the people of Kolkata since it opened in 1920. However, it's no longer just a bookstore. It was recently renovated and ... more

Camac Street

Camac Street ,Kolkata, West Bengal Pincode - 700017
Phone: NA

Camac Street is a street running in the central business district of Kolkata, India, from Park Street to AJC Bose Road. The road was named after William Camac, ... more

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Top Places for Nightlife

Roxy - The Park

The Park, 17, Park Street, Kolkata
Phone: 033 40049000, 033 22499000

Roxy combines aesthetic experimentation and sophisticated wit. With 56 varieties of wines from the world over, and an extensive cocktails list including ... more

US$ 18 average cost

Tantra

he Park,17,Park Street, Kolkata 700016, West Bengal
Phone: 033 40049000, 033 22499000

The luxury bar and night club in Kolkata.Tantra has two bars, a pulsating dance floor and a hangout area.Tantra for a live performance in the music and the ...

US$ 15 average cost

Bluzz

9/3B, Gariahat Road, Mukti World Mall, Near Ballygunge Phari, Kolkata
Phone: 033 40607380, 033 40607379

If you want to chill at a quiet lounge bar, Bluzz at Mukti World mall is for you. The ambience is soothing, although they do have a dance floor and DJ music. ... more

US$ 8 average cost

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