What to do in Kolkata

Activities, attractions and tours
New Market showing street scenes and a city
Victoria Memorial showing a pond, a memorial and heritage architecture
Howrah Bridge which includes general coastal views, boating and a bridge
Kolkata featuring markets, a city and street scenes
Dakshineswar Kali Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, religious elements and night scenes

Kolkata Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Kolkata is popular among inquisitive minds. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Kolkata to learn about local culture and explore the best things to do, and manyare already planning to return. The top things to do can get the curiosity of even well-versed travellers, and it's not hard to see why. Our collection includes a wide variety of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With Private Standard Car: Kolkata Airport (CCU) that makes venturing around town a snap, there is an abundance of things to do at your fingertips when you glance through the finest tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

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What to do in Kolkata


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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.

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Park Street

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Camac Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.

Park Street
Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole

New Town

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like New Town Eco Park and Axis Mall.

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Ballygunge

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Quest Mall or Birla Mandir while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge
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Gariahat

If you're spending some time in Gariahat, Gariahat Market and Acropolis Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Gariahat
New Market showing a city and street scenes

Dharmatala

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Dharmatala

 

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