Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport 48 min
Fort William (22 min.) Named after British King this riverside fortress is most famous for its black hole prison cell. Howrah Bridge (30 min.) Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River. Birla Mandir (18 min.) Monumental marble Hindu temple built between 1970 & 1996 with Krishna Radha Shiva & Durga idols. Alipore Zoological Garden (22 min.) Established in the 1870s India s oldest zoo is a popular attraction & has 100 species of animals. Metro Cash U0026 Carry (11 min) M.P. Birla Planetarium (21 min.) Traditional domed planetarium & observatory featuring daily astronomy shows in multiple languages. Eden Gardens (24 min.) Major 66 000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches. Marble Palace (35 min.) Stately 19th-century private residence with unique art & landscaped grounds plus guided tours. Ruchira Residency - Avishikta (5 min) Avishikta Kalikapur (7 min) Science City Kolkata (14 min.) Large modern science museum featuring hands-on exhibits theaters a butterfly garden & more. St. Paul S Cathedral (21 min.) Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847 with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows. James Prinsep (22 min.) 1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views. Kalighat (24 min.) Colonial-era temple complex dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of empowerment and liberation Kali. Indian Museum (28 min.) Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology art anthropology and geology founded in 1814. Avishar Shoping Mall (4 min) Rabindra Sarobar (15 min.) Serene parkland features an artificial lake & over 70-acres of green space with shade trees & paths. Nicco Park (18 min.) Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children with a rollercoaster & water rides. |