Place to Visit
Victoria Memorial
Located in the heart of Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial was built in memory of Queen Victoria to celebrate her 25 years of rule over India. Known to be one of the famous historical places to visit in Kolkata.
Famous For: Exemplary architecture
Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
Entry Fee: INR 20 for Indians, and INR 200 for foreigners
Fort William
The mighty edifice of Fort William is one of the famous historical sites in Kolkata.
Famous For: Its meticulous stonework
Location: Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Entry Fee: Free Entry
Howrah Bridge
The iconic landmark of the City of Joy is Howrah Bridge.
Famous For: Being one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world
Location: Jagganath Ghat, 1, Strand Road, Kolkata
Timings: NA
Entry Fee: Free entry
Indian Museum
One of the prominent historical places near Kolkata is the Indian Museum which is considered as the ninth oldest museum of the world and largest in India.
Famous For: Exquisite collections of ornaments, antiques and things of historical importance
Location: 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Colootola, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Timings: 10 am to 5:00 pm
Entry Fee: INR 20 for Indians, and INR 500 for foreigners
Birla Planetarium
Birla Planetarium is a circular shaped structure designed on the lines of Buddhist Stupa, and Sanchi styles that was established by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963.
Famous For: Largest planetarium in Asia
Location: Cathedral Road, near Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Timings: 11 am to 7 pm
Entry Fee: INR 40 per person
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Church is another one of the historical places in Kolkata that is a must visit. It is one of the most awe-inspiring churches in Kolkata.
Famous For: A fine example of Gothic architecture
Location: Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata
Timings: 9 am to 12 pm, 3 pm to 6 pm
Entry Fee:Free entry
Writers Building
Famous For: Collection of important historical documents
Location: Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata
Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Free Entry
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Famous For: Its marvelous architecture
Location: : Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal
Timings: 6 am to 12:30 pm
Entry Fee: Free entry
Prinsep Ghat
Famous For: Greek and Gothic style architecture
Location: Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata
Timings: 8 am to 8 pm
Entry Fee: Free Entry
Belur Math
Famous For: Stunning architecture
Location: Belur, Howrah, West Bengal
Timings: 6 am to 11:30 am, and 4 pm to 7 pm
Entry Fee: Free entry
