We recommended you the best places to visit in Kolkata in this blog take a look at the below list:
Best Places to Visit in Kolkata
1. Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial was built in the memory of Queen Victoria. This place give you the historic knowledge. It contains 25 galleries inside the memorial. It also contain a museum which is based on art and artifacts of Victoria era.
Open Time: 10am to 5pm
Entry Fees: For Indian is INR
For Foreigners is INR 200
School children in uniform upto class 12th do not have any entry fee.
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2. Eco Park
Eco Park is the best place for outing with family and friends. The park has several well maintained picnic areas with picnic tables and benches. The main attraction of the park is its beautiful lake. You can enjoy sunset in the lake in evening time its looks beautiful.
Open Time: 12.00 to 7.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday) and 11am to 7.30 pm (Sunday)
Close on: Monday
Entry Fee: Rs30
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3. Indian Museum
Indian Museum is an oldest and largest museum in Asia Pacific Region. The museum has unique collections of antiques, ornaments, skeletons, mummies and Mughal paintings. If you are interested in art and history must visit there you will love it.
Entry Fee: ₹50 for Indian Adult, ₹500 for Foreigners, ₹20 for kids above the age 5 yrs.
Open Time: 10am to 6.30pm( Tuesday to Friday), 10am to 8pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Close on: Monday
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4. Science City Kolkata
Science City is the largest science centre in Indian subcontinent. It is the largest science museum in the world and provides a fun way of learning science. Its comprises of Space Odyssey, Film Theatre, Time Machine , 3-D Vision and Ocean Waves. Time machine is favourite for all the visitors. It give you the experience to travel to outer space and enter the age of dinosaurs being part of artificial Jurassic Park.
Open Time: 9am to 8pm
Entry Fee: ₹60
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5. Zoological Garden
Zoological Garden is known as Alipore Zoo. The Zoo is having different types of birds and animals. The Zoo has a beautiful field and seating area you can relax there. You can also find many food shops in zoo.The zoo is so big it will take 4 to 5 hours to complete the tour. There are lots places to click the photos.
Open Time: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Sunday)
Close On: Thursday
Entry Fee: Above 5yr- Rs 30 , Age upto 5 yr- Rs 10
Ticket Aquarium: Rs 5
Video & Photography: Rs 250
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6. Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is the Hindu Temple of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The temple is beautiful and peaceful. Camera and mobile phones are not allowed in the temple. The evening time is the best time to visit the temple. At evening time temple is light up with the golden lights.
Timings: 7am to 12pm and 3pm to 9pm(Monday to Sunday)
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Dress Code: For Women- Salwar Suit and Saree
For Men- Shirt & Trouser or Pyjama with Kurta
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7. Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar kali temple is one of the most popular temple not only in Kolkata but all across Eastern India. This is Hindu temple of Goddess Kali. The temple is situated on the eastern bank of Hoogly River. The temple is very peaceful religious place. You can sit on the beside of river and feel relaxed. No couple is enter in this temple.
Timings: 6am to 12.30pm and 3pm to 9pm
Best time to visit in the temple is 6am to 8pm.
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8. Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge is known as Rabindra Setu. It is a steel bridge over Hooghly river in Kolkata. This is the one of the longest bridge in the world. It is a famous bridge located in Kolkata. A unique feature of bridge is that it does not have any nuts and bolts. The view of the city from the bridge is very beautiful.
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