HomeAsiaSouth AsiaIndiaKolkata 10 Places to Visit in Kolkata + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in Kolkata? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Kolkata tourist spots, attractions & more. Kolkata, located in eastern India, is renowned as “the City of Joy” and is well-known for its stunning historical architecture and has spread along the banks of the Hooghly River in a straight line. You can find colonial buildings, museums, art galleries, traditional cuisine, temples, live music, and theatre in Kolkata. It combines classic and contemporary elements. Kolkata is well-known for its theatre and movies. The city is home to Rabindranath Tagore, and every home may be heard playing Rabindra Sangeet. Kolkata is also known to be India’s most chaotic yet lively city. Take a day trip to Sundarbans and see the world-famous Bengal Tigers. Savour the local street food of Kolkata, and enjoy the world-famous Bengali sweets and deserts the Indo-Chinese historic restaurants are a must-visit. The most convenient way to get to Kolkata is by air. There are connections between the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and significant cities in India and Abroad. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Kolkata travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Kolkata HotelsTours + discountsFlights See also: Two Days in Kolkata: India Solo Travel 101. Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: View all travel tips on: Kolkata. 1. Victoria Memorial Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India. Save on Google Maps. For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata, India Location: Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India. Save on Google Maps. 3. Nakhoda Mosque (Nakhoda Masjid) Nakhoda Mosque in Bara Bazar, Kolkata, India Location: Rabindra Sarani, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India. Save on Google Maps. 4. Bara Bazar Bara Bazar in Kolkata, India Location: Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Save on Google Maps. 5. Writers’ Building Writer’s Building, at BBD Bagh, in Kolkata, India Location: Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India. Save on Google Maps. 6. B.B.D. Bagh BBD Bagh in Kolkata, India General Post Office in BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India Royal Insurance Building in BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Save on Google Maps. 7. St. Andrew’s Church St. Andrew’s Church, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India Location: 15, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N, Murgighata, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India. Save on Google Maps. 8. Chowringee Road & The Maidan Metropolitan Building along Chowringhee Road, Kolkata, India Location: Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Save on Google Maps. 9. Howrah Bridge Howrah Railway Station in Kolkata, India Location: Howrah, West Bengal 700001, India. Save on Google Maps. 10. Hooghly River Hooghly River ferry landing & Howrah Bridge, in Kolkata, India Location: Kolkata, India. Save on Google Maps. Where to go near Kolkata Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhgaya Location: Bihar, India. Save on Google Maps. Bodhgaya Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhgaya travel tips 10 Places To Visit in Bodhgaya Beyond Kolkata Varanasi Location: Uttar Pradesh, India. Save on Google Maps. Varanasi Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts See more: Varanasi travel tips 8 Places To Visit in Varanasi Taj Mahal & Agra Location: Uttar Pradesh, India. Save on Google Maps. Agra Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Taj Mahal Fast Track Entry Ticket 3D2N Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour from Delhi See more: Taj Mahal & Agra travel tips 7 Places To Visit in Agra New Delhi Location: Delhi, India. Save on Google Maps. New Delhi Travel Essentials What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Kolkata that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Kolkata Kolkata tourist spots, things to do in Kolkata, where to go in Kolkata & more. 1. Victoria Memorial 2. St. Paul’s Cathedral 3. Nakhoda Mosque (Nakhoda Masjid) 4. Bara Bazar 5. Writers’ Building 6. B.B.D. Bagh 7. St. Andrew’s Church 8. Chowringee Road & The Maidan 9. Howrah Bridge 10. Hooghly River Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhgaya Varanasi Taj Mahal & Agra New Delhi Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Kolkata Click below & search recommended Kolkata hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. 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