Block E Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Kolkata showing night scenes, a city and a park

New Town Eco Park

Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family.

New Town Eco Park
Dakshineswar Kali Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

5/5(3 reviews)

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple
New Market showing a city, markets and heritage architecture

New Market

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

New Market
Victoria Memorial which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a memorial

Victoria Memorial

4/5(6 reviews)

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Victoria Memorial
Belur Math

Belur Math

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Belur Math
Howrah Bridge which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Howrah Bridge

4/5(6 reviews)

Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.

Howrah Bridge

Activities

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

AU$190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Rajbari

Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe

AU$308
per adult
Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
Kolkata Daily - A private tour exploring the main tourist sites

Kolkata Daily - A Full Day Private Tour

AU$145
per adult
Kolkata Daily - A Full Day Private Tour
Kolkata Flower Market

Kolkata Half Day Sightseeing Tour

AU$101
per adult
Kolkata Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Best of Kolkata

Best of Kolkata (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car)

AU$170
per traveller
Best of Kolkata (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Walk through the streets of history

Old City Walking Tour - North Kolkata

AU$66
per adult
Old City Walking Tour - North Kolkata
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Our pick of the best Block E Hotel Deals

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is AU$183 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
"Good location. Close enough to airport. Excellent in room dining options as well as restaurants"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Hyatt Regency Kolkata
Hyatt Regency Kolkata
5 out of 5
JA 1, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, West Bengal
The price is AU$130 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bidhannagar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (437 reviews)
"I love the pool!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Regency Kolkata
YMCA Seacom Inn
YMCA Seacom Inn
3 out of 5
YMCA BUILDING, 25, J.L.NEHRU ROAD, Kolkata, West Bengal
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions New Market and Indian ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Poor maintenance, Inside the room is OK but outside is dirty and dusty. Poor bathroom condition."

Reviewed on 3 Dec. 2019

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YMCA Seacom Inn
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
5 out of 5
CF11 Action Area 1C, New Town Rajarhat, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is AU$122 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
"Good property to stays, will stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is AU$218 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"Amazing experience! Amazing service, food and accommodations. So happy we could stay here."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town, Rajarhat Opp Eco Park Gate 1 1st Av, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is AU$144 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Nice, clean, spacious room and bathroom - quiet guest floors - food choices at main dining hall was extraordinary - lobby smaller than other hotels but seemed efficient enough."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
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Other neighbourhoods around Block E

Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

Salt Lake

Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.

Salt Lake
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Chinar Park

While Chinar Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Centre 2 and New Town Eco Park.

Chinar Park
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Rajarhat

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rajarhat and surrounding area, you can visit City Centre 2 and Eco Urban Village.

Rajarhat
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Sealdah

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.

Sealdah
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Tangra

3/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Tangra enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Milan Mela is worth a stop.

Tangra
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Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar

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