Salt Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Salt Lake
Popular places to visit
Nicco Park
High-speed thrill rides, snow slides and a range of family attractions make this theme park one of Kolkata’s most exhilarating destinations.
Salt Lake Central Park
After visiting Salt Lake Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bidhannagar. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
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 Market
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.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.
Victoria Memorial
See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.
Activities
Kolkata: A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Tourist Guide English & Spanish Varanasi/Benares
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)
2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both Side Commercial Flight
Our pick of the best Salt Lake Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Kolkata
It was very clean and rooms were spacious
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Sonnet
Nice stay Not a great area but close to airport
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Monotel Luxury Business Hotel
Very poor staff and services. Rooms are small, with poor quality amenities, dirty towels, and stained and dirty bedsheets. Breakfast was below average with equally poor service by the staff. Not at all a 4-star hotel. Not recommended.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2022
Hotel Gallery 67
Neat and clean boutique hotel.good services
Reviewed on 15 June 2025
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
None.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
YMCA Seacom Inn
Poor maintenance, Inside the room is OK but outside is dirty and dusty. Poor bathroom condition.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2019
Other neighbourhoods around Salt Lake
Tangra
Visitors to Tangra enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Milan Mela is worth a stop.
Sealdah
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.
Taltala
While you're in Taltala, take in top sights like Sudder Street and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Dharmatala
While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Esplanade
While you're in Esplanade, take in top sights like Kolkata Panorama and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like New Town Eco Park and Axis Mall.
