In the central Bowbazar district, this unassuming nonsmoking hotel is 4 minutes' walk from Chandni Chowk metro station and 15 minutes' walk from the New Market shopping area. Upgraded quarters have air-conditioning. Check-in time: 2:00 PMCheck-out time: 11:00 AM. There's an airy restaurant/bar; breakfast is available. Room service is offered. The straightforward rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and TVs; suites add sitting areas Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport 49 min
Kalighat (20 min.) Colonial-era temple complex dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of empowerment and liberation Kali. Maidan (6 min.) The largest urban park in West Bengal and home of Eden Gardens cricketing stadium and a race course. Kolkata (20 min) Indian Museum (19 min.) Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology art anthropology and geology founded in 1814. Dakshineswar Kali Temple (36 min.) 9 ornate spires top this riverside red and cream 1800s temple with shrines to Krishna and Vishnu. James Prinsep (11 min.) 1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views. St. Paul S Cathedral (9 min.) Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847 with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows. M.P. Birla Planetarium (8 min.) Traditional domed planetarium & observatory featuring daily astronomy shows in multiple languages. Howrah Bridge (10 min.) Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River. Science City Kolkata (26 min.) Large modern science museum featuring hands-on exhibits theaters a butterfly garden & more. Fort William (11 min.) Named after British King this riverside fortress is most famous for its black hole prison cell. Nicco Park (26 min.) Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children with a rollercoaster & water rides. Jorasanko Thakurbari (11 min.) Ancestral home of the historic Tagore family now a museum spotlighting its members lives. Chandni Chowk (4 min) Howrah Junction (13 min) Chandni Chowk (2 min) Marble Palace (10 min.) Stately 19th-century private residence with unique art & landscaped grounds plus guided tours. Eden Gardens (7 min.) Major 66 000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches. |