Howrah Bridge
The Howrah Bridge is the most crowded cantilever bridge globally, with over 2 million people crossing the Hooghly River. Eight lanes of chaotic auto rickshaws, cars, animals, scooters, bikes, and pedestrian traffic join the sister cities of Howrah and Kolkata. The Howrah Bridge is the cultural symbol of Kolkata and West Bengal.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple lies in the northern surroundings of Dakshineswar along the Hoohley River. Dating back to the 19th century, the temple embraces one large temple in honor of Kali and 13 smaller shrines celebrating other deities in the Hindu pantheon.
Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens, the home to the Bengal cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders is a cricket ground play in Kolkata and of the most iconic cricket stadiums around the world. With a large seating capacity, Eden Gardens holds international cricket matches as the largest cricket stadium in India.
Kalighat Kali Temple
Kalighat Kali Temple is a sacred spot in the city of Kolkata to honor Kali, the Hindu goddess. It daily hosts thousands of pilgrims and other Hindu devotees. You have to pass through a long and crowded street packed with religious street markets on both sides. Shoes off before entering the temple; however, you can go for a stroll around the outside of the temple with your shoes on.
South Park Street Cemetery
The cemetery, containing about 1600 tombs, was founded in 1767. The weeping trees and tombs covered with the moss make the South Park Street Cemetery scary and spooky. The squawk of a crow will make the cemetery stranger.
New Market (Sir Stuart Hogg Market)
The Sir Stuart Hogg Market is characterized by Kolkata street food stalls, tasty restaurants, handcart transporters, and swarms of people. It’s commonly named as New Market, where you’ll find many interesting things and actions that never slow down.
Victoria Memorial Hall
The Victoria Memorial Hall is an iconic structure dedicated to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, India’s Empress. The hall beautifully combines British, European, Mughal Indian architecture so that you’ll feel like travel to Europe rather than being in West Bengali.
Mullik Ghat Flower Market
The Mullik Ghat flower market is situated right under the Howrah Bridge. The bustling market soothes your eyes with the vivid bright yellow and orange flowers where vendors and porters walk up and down the market. Wonder across one of the busiest pedestrian bridges globally and snap some nice shots of the flower market.
Indian Museum
Indian Museum is the first museum in India with geology, art, and archeology sections and an exhibition on Egypt (and a mummy).
Belur Math
If you’re looking for a peaceful, clean and safe place to get relaxed, Belur Math suits your needs! Belur Math lies on the Hooghly River banks, which blends Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism architecture in its design. As usual, take your shoes off before entering the temple. And one more alert: photography is prohibited!
Terreti Morning Market (Bazar)
Terreti Market is a morning Bazaar located on Sun Yat-sen Street where Indian and Chinese stalls serve mouthwatering Chinese baozi, soup noodles, momo dumplings, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat. Having breakfast at Terreti Market is a must-do thing on your trip to Kolkata.
Kolkata Street Food
Are you a lover of food? So, nothing can be more satisfying than hitting the sidewalks to taste Kolkata street food. From snacks to full meals with friendly vendors willing to serve you their delicious creations would be the most-waited paradise for food lovers.