Kolkata, the City of Joy in West Bengal, is a cultural capital brimming with literary heritage, artistic passion, and colonial grandeur. The Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and vibrant Durga Puja celebrations alongside its legendary street food make it an unmissable Indian experience.
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Top spots in Kolkata
Indian Museum
Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.
Victoria Memorial
Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.
James Prinsep Monument
1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views.
Howrah Bridge
Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.
Jorasanko Thakurbari
Ancestral home of the historic Tagore family, now a museum spotlighting its members’ lives.
Millennium Park
Scenic shoreline park with balustrades overlooking the water, landscaped gardens & amusement rides.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847, with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows.
Shaheed Minar
British colonial monument rededicated in 1969 to martyrs who fought for Indian independence.
Science City Ropeway
Nicco park