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Calcutta Tourist Attractions

Calcutta is like a mini India as here you would get to see people belong to various cast, religion and state. Travel to India will always remain incomplete without a visit to the ‘City of Joy’, Calcutta or today’s Kolkata.

Situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, this city including its outskirts has a population of almost 15 million. It is the 4th biggest city in India. In spite of many problems of everyday life, the people of this city will always welcome you heartily with a smile in their face.

Calcutta had undergone many political crisis and economic stagnation after India’s independence; but for the last 5-6 years, it has again become one of the top metropolitan of the entire country.

There are innumerable numbers of places to see in this fascinating city. People from every part of this globe come to witness this beautiful city. Some of the major tourist attractions in Calcutta are:

Nandan, Academy of Fine Arts- you can visit these places to see films and art/cultural exhibitions. These are very traditional tourist attractions in Calcutta.

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BBD Bagh- three young Bengali youth were killed here in the hands of the British soldiers.

Victoria Memorial- when someone thinks about the tourist attractions in Calcutta, this picture comes in his mind right at the first place. This white marble palace, over the years has become like a face of Calcutta.

Fort William- the British soldiers had used this place for all sorts of military activities.

Calcutta High Court- this is a historical place to see.

Metro Railway- India’s first under ground railway started in Calcutta and any kolkatan will feel proud for Calcutta Metro Rail service.

Howrah Bridge- built in the British period, this bridge is still carrying a huge load everyday. Howrah Bridge is like a symbol of Calcutta tourist attraction.

Eden Garden Cricket Stadium- one of the beautiful looking cricket stadium of the world; here 1.25lacs people can sit at a time to watch a match.

Birla Industrial Museum- especially the children will be having a learning experience to see this museum.

National Library- this library has a huge and some of the best collection of books in the country.

Nicco Park- Nicco Park is a fine place to spend time with your family/friends. Kids love this place full of fun and enjoyment.

 
     
     
     
     

Salt Lake City centre- this is one of the biggest and posh shopping malls of the country. The planning got this mall ‘the best-designed mall of the country’.

Swabhumi Heritage Park- here you will get to see various art and craft exhibitions along with the heritage park. This is a new tourist attraction of Calcutta.