- Historical Monuments
- Religious Places
- Parks
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Popularly known as the ‘Jorasanko Thakur Bari’, the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore was built in 1785. Spread over 35,000 square metres, today it is housed inside the Rabindra Bharati University. The museum has three galleries, dedicated to the Nobel Laureate, members of his family and the Bengal Renaissance which provide glimpses of Tagore’s evolution as a poet philosopher.
Marble Palace
Marble Palace is one of the most beautifully conserved, elegant mansions in Kolkata. The masterpiece, built in 1835 in neo-classical style by a French architect, was commissioned by Raja Rajendra Mullick, an affluent Bengali merchant and art connoisseur. The mansion showcases a niche collection of sculptures and Victorian furniture. Famed for its sparkling white marble walls and floors, its name too is derived from the same.
Victoria Memorial
Located at the heart of the city, the Victoria Memorial is one of the most famous monuments in India. The brain child of George Curzon, the first Viceroy of India, it epitomises beauty and elegance in white marble. Dedicated to Queen Victoria, this grand and exquisite memorial stands out as an excellent architectural gem in Indo-Saracenic revivalist style.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Located on the bank of the Ganges, in Belur Math, the temple commissioned by Queen Rashmoni, was dedicated to Goddess Kali. Taking 8 years to be finally completed in 1855, the temple was built in the traditional ‘nava-ratna’ or nine spires style of Bengal architecture. The three-storey temple has a narrow verandah which serves as an audience-chamber, while the inner sanctum, houses Goddess Dakshina Kali.
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is a celebrated Christian shrine in the culturally rich city of Kolkata. Built between 1839 and 1847, it was the first Episcopal Church of the Orient. It was constructed under the patronage of Bishop Wilson and designed in an Indo-Gothic style. This cathedral covers an area about 247 feet long and 81 feet wide. The main hall consists of carved wooden pews and chair. It's multi-coloured artworks and stained glasses add to its architectural beauty.
Eco Park
Nature and serenity are the two key elements of Eco Park. The 480-acre urban park showcases the rich natural and cultural heritage of Bengal with numerous themed areas like the Wildflower Meadow, Bamboo Forest, Fruits Garden, etc. Its amphitheatre, tea plantation and a water garden are unique highlights amidst the seemingly endless sights.
Sundarbans
A bit away from Kolkata, lies the Sundarbans, a UNESCO heritage site and the world’s largest delta. Its 2585 sq. kms forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. Since 1966, this wildlife sanctuary has been home to over 400 Royal Bengal Tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer. Known for the biggest mangrove forests in the world, the Sundarbans provides a complete nature's circle to the tourist right from the Tigers to the roaring rivers and beautiful estuaries.