WELCOME TO KOLKATA
Kolkata, 'The City of Joy', formerly known as Calcutta, is one of India's largest cities. The city is housed on the east bank of the Hugli (Hooghly) River, which was once the main channel of the Ganges (Ganga) River, about 96 miles (154 km) upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
KOLKATA is always opens its heart for you.
- List of best visiting places in kolkata ⟹
1. Victoria memorial :
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| Victoria Memorial |
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| Victoria Memorial |
- History of Victoria memorial -
The gallery is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays.
The entry fee per head for Indians is INR 20, while for foreigners, it is INR 200. School children up to class XII in uniform and army personnel do not have to pay any entry fee.
2. The Gardens:
The gardens are open on all days from 5:30 AM to 6:15 PM.
The entry price per head is just INR 10, while yearly ticket costs INR 1,000 for senior citizens above 60, and INR 2,000 for others.
Note that garden ticket does not entitle entry into the museum.
About Victoria memorial garden - The gardens of the Victoria Memorial are home to a myriad of sculptures. A bronze statue of Queen Victoria on a bronze throne welcomes the visitor at the entrance of the memorial, while a walk around the garden reveals other statues like those of Edward VII, Curzon, Hastings and Dalhousie. Allegorical sculptures like Motherhood, Architecture, Learning and Justice can also be found here. Spread over 64 acres, the gardens are presently maintained by 21 gardeners and are a favourite destination for morning walkers.
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3. There are carriages available at the entrance of the Victoria Memorial for the visitors to enjoy a ride near the roundabout.
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The reason behind the building of a monument of this grand a scale is indeed an interesting one. This stunning creation is the brainchild of Lord Curzon and was created to commemorate the twenty-fifth-year reign of the Queen over India. The Queen had become the figure head of India after the Revolt of 1857 and successfully ruled over the country until her death in 1901. Lord Curzon wanted that the monument that would be dedicated to her should be stately, spacious and large, with a beautiful garden. In fact, the funds for the construction of the Victoria memorial were raised from the people of India. A sum of 5 lakh rupees was raised, and the result is this awe-striking monument, that is a literal feast for the eyes. King George V and the Prince of Whales laid down the foundation stone for the memorial in 1906, and the memorial was finally opened to the general public in 1921.
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Timing and Entry tickets -
1. Victoria Memorial Gallery:
1. Photography is prohibited inside the main building.
The Victoria Memorial is easily accessible by all means of transport. You can visit the place by taxi, bus or an auto rickshaw. If going by metro, Maidan Metro and Rabindra Sadan Metro stations are the nearest ones. Ferries are a cheap and quick alternative too and regularly ply from Princep Ghat and Bindan Ghat.
- Timing and Entry tickets -
1. Photography is prohibited inside the main building.
2. Alipore Zoo :
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| Alipore zoo |
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| Alipore zoo |
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The Alipore zoo was initially established as a private menagerie by the then Governor General of India, Richard Wellesley, around the year 1800 as a part of the Indian Natural History Project. As more and more zoos started to spring up in major cities all around the world around this time, the British community in Kolkata also decided on upgrading the menagerie to a formal zoological garden. Edward VII, the then Prince of Whales, inaugurated the zoo on 1 January 1876 which was finally opened in Alipore to the general public on 6 May in the same year.
The zoo grew based on gifts from the British and Indian nobility. Many contributors, like Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV and Raja Suryakanta Acharya of Mymensingh, donated parts of, or all of their private menageries, to the Alipore Zoo. Lately, the zoo had been receiving a lot of flak and condemnation from the zoo community as well as environmentalists and nature conservationists. This critique of the zoo had majorly to do with the cramped cages of the zoo, as well as for the Panthera hybrid breeding program that the zoo followed, which was a cross-breeding experiment between lions and tigers.
Since then, the zoo has been witnessing significant developments rapidly. The Panthera program was stopped, and animals now stay in more open and better enclosures. Modernisation attempts that have taken place in the zoo include setting up of new glass-walled enclosures and the replacement of the original entry gate with an electronic entry based one.
The zoo grew based on gifts from the British and Indian nobility. Many contributors, like Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV and Raja Suryakanta Acharya of Mymensingh, donated parts of, or all of their private menageries, to the Alipore Zoo. Lately, the zoo had been receiving a lot of flak and condemnation from the zoo community as well as environmentalists and nature conservationists. This critique of the zoo had majorly to do with the cramped cages of the zoo, as well as for the Panthera hybrid breeding program that the zoo followed, which was a cross-breeding experiment between lions and tigers.
Since then, the zoo has been witnessing significant developments rapidly. The Panthera program was stopped, and animals now stay in more open and better enclosures. Modernisation attempts that have taken place in the zoo include setting up of new glass-walled enclosures and the replacement of the original entry gate with an electronic entry based one.
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The timings and schedule of the Alipore Zoo are as follows:
1. Zoo timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2. Aquarium timings: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
3. Ticket counter timings: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4. Weekly off: Thursdays
If a Thursday falls on a public holiday, the zoo stays open for that day and then is closed on the next working day.
During the period of 15 December to 31 January, the zoo is open for all seven days.
1. Zoo timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2. Aquarium timings: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
3. Ticket counter timings: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4. Weekly off: Thursdays
If a Thursday falls on a public holiday, the zoo stays open for that day and then is closed on the next working day.
During the period of 15 December to 31 January, the zoo is open for all seven days.
- Tickets -
The fee structure to visit the Alipore Zoo is as follows:
1. For visitors above five years of age:
i) Days other than Saturdays, Sundays and government holidays: INR 25
ii) On Saturdays, Sundays and government holidays: INR 30
2. For visitors below five years of age: INR 10
3. Aquarium Charges: INR 5
4. Camera charges: NIL
5. Videography: INR 250 per hour
1. For visitors above five years of age:
i) Days other than Saturdays, Sundays and government holidays: INR 25
ii) On Saturdays, Sundays and government holidays: INR 30
2. For visitors below five years of age: INR 10
3. Aquarium Charges: INR 5
4. Camera charges: NIL
5. Videography: INR 250 per hour
- How to reach -
The Alipore Zoo is located on the Alipore Road that leads from Zerrut Bridge to Bevedre.
The nearest metro station is Netaji Bhavan, while the closest bus stop is at Ekbalpur. From both these places, the zoo is easily accessible via well-maintained roads and transport facilities.
The nearest metro station is Netaji Bhavan, while the closest bus stop is at Ekbalpur. From both these places, the zoo is easily accessible via well-maintained roads and transport facilities.
3. Eco tourism park :
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| Eco park |
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- Interest -
Urban Museum: Urban Museum or Sangraha displays a beautiful collection of stunning artwork, mostly used to decorate Durga Puja Pandals. The work has been inspired by various themes and has been collectively put on display to encourage restoring the artwork and maintain the essence of the festival of Durga Puja all through the year.
Food Court: The Food Court at Eco Park has about 20 food kiosks that serve a variety of food items. These kiosks have been arranged around a square courtyard with pavilions that are also used for dining.
Lake Front Promenade: The beautifully paved promenade is lined with tall coconut trees and runs all around the large water body at the park.
Biswa Bangla Haat: This haat is specially made to showcase the traditional handicrafts of Bengal. It has a shopping arcade and is also a platform to showcase the Cottage Industries in the region. Fresh Produce is also sold at the Haat.
Artists Cottage and Adda Zone: Artists Cottage was built with the intention of inspiring the burning desires of artists to create magnificent pieces of art. It overlooks the Flower Lake, and the entire location is not less than a dream location. Adda Zone is situated opposite to the Artist's Cottage. It has some benches that overlook the lake where visitors can spend hours looking at the serene waters and the beautiful surroundings.
Graffiti Walls: This wall runs along the South Parking at Eco Park. Both the sides of the walls bear stunning artwork created by two renowned artists, Subha Prasanna and Jogen Chowdhury.
Children's Park: Eco Children's Park is a part of the park where everything is made to suit the needs of the kids and keep them entertained and increase their knowledge in the process. The Park has play areas, sculptures, fountains and lush gardens that help the kids keep their spirits high and have as much fun as they want to.
Seven Wonders of the World: The entire Park has replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World situated in different parts of the park. Christ the Redeemer, Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, the Great Wall of China are some of the Seven Wonders that can be seen, while others are being constructed on the 480 acre Park.
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Tuesday
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2:30–8:30pm
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Wednesday
(Gandhi Jayanti)
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2:30–8:30pm
Hours might differ
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Thursday
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2:30–8:30pm
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Friday
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2:30–8:30pm
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Saturday
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2:30–8:30pm
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Sunday
(Maha Navami)
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12–8:30pm
Hours might differ
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Monday
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Closed
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- How to reach -
Eco Tourism Park is located at a distance of 18 kilometres from the city centre. Taxis or private vehicles are the best modes of transport in Kolkata to reach the park via VIP road or Thakurnagar Panchpota Road and NH12. You can also take Canal W Road to reach the attraction.
To take the route via VIP Road/ Thakurnagar Panchpota road, you need to go through Rama Ram Mohan Sarani road and head to Maniktala Main Road. From here, follow the route CIT Road - Thakurnagar Panchpota Road/ VIP road - Rajarhat Road - NH12 to Street number 706 - Ghuni Road - Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, Newtown.
If travelling via Canal W Road, follow the route via Surya Sen Street - Canal W Road - NH12 in Tangra - NH12 to Action Area II, New Town - Ghuni - Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, Newtown. CTC bus C8 is a direct bus to Eco Tourism Park. It departs from Tollygunge Depo. Bus No. 46B or 217B can be hailed from Esplanade at Chinar Park or City Centre 2.
To take the route via VIP Road/ Thakurnagar Panchpota road, you need to go through Rama Ram Mohan Sarani road and head to Maniktala Main Road. From here, follow the route CIT Road - Thakurnagar Panchpota Road/ VIP road - Rajarhat Road - NH12 to Street number 706 - Ghuni Road - Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, Newtown.
If travelling via Canal W Road, follow the route via Surya Sen Street - Canal W Road - NH12 in Tangra - NH12 to Action Area II, New Town - Ghuni - Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, Newtown. CTC bus C8 is a direct bus to Eco Tourism Park. It departs from Tollygunge Depo. Bus No. 46B or 217B can be hailed from Esplanade at Chinar Park or City Centre 2.
4. Science city :
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| Science City |
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| Science City |
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1. Dynamotion Hall: It provides interactive and hands-on exhibits on a variety of science topics encouraging the visitors to enjoy the underlying scientific principles including-
Illusions - This permanent exhibition showcases a world of illusion with interactive exhibits and discovers how motion and placement make a difference in the visual perception.
Powers of ten - 43 exhibits show the biggest of the universe by zooming in and out in the order of ten.
Freshwater aquarium - 26 tanks comprising of a variety of freshwater fishes.
Live butterfly enclave - A colony of live butterflies are hatched here and screening of a film Rang BahariPrajapati on the life cycle of a butterfly.
Science on a sphere - The spherical projection system created by NOAA. One show is of 30 minutes duration and takes place for 70 people at a time.
2. Earth Exploration Hall: This earth exploration hall was inaugurated by Ambika Soni, the then Union Minister for Culture, India on 6th December 2008. A permanent exhibition on earth is located in a two-storied semi-circular building displaying the details of the southern hemisphere on the ground floor and northern hemisphere on the first floor. The vast earth globe is sliced from the centre of the hall into 12 segments. Also, all the essential features of every section including the geography, land, people, flora, fauna and other natural phenomena on the face of Earth have been showcased with the help of the modern day technologies including multimedia, video walls, panoramic videos, computer kiosks and tilting tables.
3. Space Odyssey: It comprises of a space theatre which consists of Helios Star Ball planetarium which is given support by 150 special effect projectors and a large format film projection system present in a 23-meter diameter dome with seating arrangements which can accommodate as many as 360 people shows on sciences. The 40-minute duration Atrovision film named 'Adventures in Wild California' is screening since June 2013.
A show based on stereo back projection system where visitors experience 3D effect by Polaroid spectacles in a 3D vision theatre.
There are 35 exhibits based on reflection of light showcasing the "mirror magic".
30-seater motion simulator provides virtual experience of space flight or journey into unknown world sitting in a casual manoeuvred by hydraulic motion control system- time machine
4. Maritime Centre: This showcases the maritime history of India, its artefacts, dioramas and interactive exhibits on shipping as well as navigation systems. An unmanned quiz corner is present as well.
5. Science Park: It provides a welcoming environment where you can learn about plants, animals and other objects in the natural surroundings which you otherwise fail to notice. Another interesting fact about the exhibits showcased here is that they have been engineered in such a way that they can tolerate any weather. Science Park is also considered as a vital part of all the centres of NCSM and consists of numerous exhibits including monorail cycle, butterfly nurse, musical fountain, gravity coaster, road train, cable cars and a live maze surrounded by greenery all over.
6. Science Exploration Hall: This new building which covers an area of 5400 square metres was opened in 2016 with the latest infrastructure comprising of four sections namely-
A gallery of emerging technologies
A dark ride- Evolution of life
360-degree projection- Panorama on human evolution
Gallery depicting science and technology heritage of India
Illusions - This permanent exhibition showcases a world of illusion with interactive exhibits and discovers how motion and placement make a difference in the visual perception.
Powers of ten - 43 exhibits show the biggest of the universe by zooming in and out in the order of ten.
Freshwater aquarium - 26 tanks comprising of a variety of freshwater fishes.
Live butterfly enclave - A colony of live butterflies are hatched here and screening of a film Rang BahariPrajapati on the life cycle of a butterfly.
Science on a sphere - The spherical projection system created by NOAA. One show is of 30 minutes duration and takes place for 70 people at a time.
2. Earth Exploration Hall: This earth exploration hall was inaugurated by Ambika Soni, the then Union Minister for Culture, India on 6th December 2008. A permanent exhibition on earth is located in a two-storied semi-circular building displaying the details of the southern hemisphere on the ground floor and northern hemisphere on the first floor. The vast earth globe is sliced from the centre of the hall into 12 segments. Also, all the essential features of every section including the geography, land, people, flora, fauna and other natural phenomena on the face of Earth have been showcased with the help of the modern day technologies including multimedia, video walls, panoramic videos, computer kiosks and tilting tables.
3. Space Odyssey: It comprises of a space theatre which consists of Helios Star Ball planetarium which is given support by 150 special effect projectors and a large format film projection system present in a 23-meter diameter dome with seating arrangements which can accommodate as many as 360 people shows on sciences. The 40-minute duration Atrovision film named 'Adventures in Wild California' is screening since June 2013.
A show based on stereo back projection system where visitors experience 3D effect by Polaroid spectacles in a 3D vision theatre.
There are 35 exhibits based on reflection of light showcasing the "mirror magic".
30-seater motion simulator provides virtual experience of space flight or journey into unknown world sitting in a casual manoeuvred by hydraulic motion control system- time machine
4. Maritime Centre: This showcases the maritime history of India, its artefacts, dioramas and interactive exhibits on shipping as well as navigation systems. An unmanned quiz corner is present as well.
5. Science Park: It provides a welcoming environment where you can learn about plants, animals and other objects in the natural surroundings which you otherwise fail to notice. Another interesting fact about the exhibits showcased here is that they have been engineered in such a way that they can tolerate any weather. Science Park is also considered as a vital part of all the centres of NCSM and consists of numerous exhibits including monorail cycle, butterfly nurse, musical fountain, gravity coaster, road train, cable cars and a live maze surrounded by greenery all over.
6. Science Exploration Hall: This new building which covers an area of 5400 square metres was opened in 2016 with the latest infrastructure comprising of four sections namely-
A gallery of emerging technologies
A dark ride- Evolution of life
360-degree projection- Panorama on human evolution
Gallery depicting science and technology heritage of India
- Timing and tickets -
The Science City in Kolkata remains open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days of the week. (Except holi)
A special discount is offered to groups having more than 50 students in the group.
No extra charges are applicable on photography or videography.
Entry fee per person- INR 50
Space theatre- INR 60
Evolution Park- INR 10
3D theatre- INR 30
Time Machine- INR 20
Road Train- INR 15
Cable Car- INR 30
Mono Cycle- INR 15
Caterpillar- INR 10
Gravity Coaster- INR 30
A special discount is offered to groups having more than 50 students in the group.
No extra charges are applicable on photography or videography.
Entry fee per person- INR 50
Space theatre- INR 60
Evolution Park- INR 10
3D theatre- INR 30
Time Machine- INR 20
Road Train- INR 15
Cable Car- INR 30
Mono Cycle- INR 15
Caterpillar- INR 10
Gravity Coaster- INR 30
- How to reach -
You can travel to Science City through the local buses, mini buses and taxis which are easily available from all the major parts of the city. You can also take the local train from Sealdah and get down at the Bindhan Nagar station. From the metro station, you can hire an auto rickshaw or taxi.
5. Birla Planetarium :
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| Birla Planetarium |
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| Birla Planetarium |
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- Timing -
English: 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Hindi: 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM
Bengali: 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM.
In addition to these, extra shows are organized on Sundays & other holidays at 10:30 AM (Hindi) and 11:30 AM (Bengali)
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6. Aquatica :
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| Aquatica |
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| Aquatica |
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Rids - Adventure water rides: Those who want to get their adrenaline pumping can go for the adventure water rides at Aquatica. Some of these are the Jungle Safari, Black Hole, Raft Slide and the Cyclone. The jungle safari is managed by a computerised system that ensures equal distribution of vehicles all over the ride. Sliding through the twists and turns of the Jungle Safari is an exhilarating experience in itself. The Black Hole is another exciting high speed ride that goes through twists and turns from a height of 40 feet above the ground. It is one of the best adventure rides in Aquatica. The Raft Slide is a magnificent rubber raft slide that takes the riders through loops and curves all the way from the top of the ride to a shallow pool at the bottom. The cyclone is a thrilling bumpy ride and as its name suggests it blasts down the participant from a height of 40 feet down a long tunnel and spins them through a funnel before they exit through the eye of the storm into a pool underneath. One can go in for high speed, 40 feet vertical free fall drop into a ride that's elevated 75 degrees to replicate a Pendulum drop. The Park also has a 40 feet tall multilane mat racer where guests can get a high speed mat slide.
Lazy rides: If one is visiting the water park to unwind, they can opt for the Wave Pool, Lazy River, Family Pool or the Niagara Falls. Aquatica has the largest wave pool in that part of the country and can accommodate about 4000 people at one time and has waves just like an original sea. The Lazy River is a channel of water that runs 500 metres in length over which guests can gently float to relax and unwind. The Niagara Falls is a magnificent manmade structure that resembles a natural waterfall. It has water cascading down the rocky, uneven structure from a height of 65 feet. At a time, about 400 people can enjoy under the waterfall. Aquatica is indeed a perfect place to slow down and get ready for the hectic week ahead.
Aqua Dance: If dancing is your thing, the Aqua Dance floor is a perfect hangout for you. This is where most of the youngsters head to shake a leg under water showers all above them. The Aqua Dance Floor also has water jets on the floor that multiply the thrill of rain dancing/ aqua dancing. The place is also called Rain Disco, and they have a DJ who plays the latest Bollywood and Fusion Beats for the guests to have a blast.
Events Held at Aquatica: Aquatica is an expansive water park and serves as a venue for several events and programs, whether, private, corporate or entertainment purposes. It is often a venue for concerts, exhibitions, promotional activities, get-together, celebrations etc. Some important sports events and festival celebrations have also been held here especially the Holi Parties.
- Tips -
Those suffering from High Blood Sugar and Heart issues might want to reconsider the adventurous rides.
Parents are advised to keep a watch on their children at all times.
- How to reach -
Aquatica is located at a distance of 15 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata. Tourists can hire a taxi or take a bus ride to reach the water park via NH12 and Thakdari Road. One needs to follow the route via Mahatma Gandhi Road - Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road - S Sealdah Road - Chaulpatty Road - NH12 - Thakdari Road. Aquatica is located near Rajarhat Township.
7. Nicco park :
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| Nicco Park |
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| Nicco Park |
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Rides - Park Rides and Water Park: Nicco Park has over 35 rides that include family, kiddies and thrill rides. Flying Saucer, Tilt-a-Whirl, Magic Carpet, Toy Train, Paddle Boat, River Caves, Water Chute, Giant Cyclone, Pirate Ship, Moonraker, Cyclone etc are some of the rides that visitors can choose from. Nicco Park also has a water park with several water-themed rides, slides and pools.
Family Rides: Nicco Park has many rides that can be enjoyed by kids as well as their parents. They can begin with a pleasant Toy Train Ride which takes them all through the park. The ride is accompanied by rhythmic upbeat music that makes the toy train ride a memorable experience. There's a Family Carousel which gives a virtual horse ride experience on a rotating platform and a Crazy Tea Party Ride to take one back to Alice in Wonderland maybe. A cable car ride/ gondola ride over the Paddle Boat Lake is the best way to get a panoramic view of the surrounding. One can also go on a Lazy River Ride on a canal or a Paddle Boat ride in the lake. The family rides also include a Vortex with Iceland where one can get a feel of dancing in the whirlpool.
Thrill Rides: For those who want to get their adrenalin rushing, have a variety of thrilling adventure rides to choose from. One such ride is the River Cave which is the first river ride in the dark. The ride includes paddle boats that go through a canal in the dark and has some surprises including volcanic eruptions and dinosaurs. Other rides include the Sky Diver, Pirate Ship, Bull Ride, Twist and Turn, Flying saucer, Moon Raker, Cyclone, Water chute etc. These rides are some of the best rides one can find in the city.
Kid's Rides: The amusement park has some rides designed only for the kids. They have a well-maintained Children's Corner with Slides, Swings, Jungle Gym, See-Saw etc. surrounded by trees all around providing fresh air to the tiny tots. They also have a Merry Go Round, a Water Merry Go Round on colourful boats that ensure an enjoyable experience for the kids.
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Costs for some rides and shows are not included in the ticket of pass cost. Tourists may want to check in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance. These are, however, non-transferable and non-refundable.
- How to reach -
Nicco Park is about 8 kilometres away from the city centre and can be reached by taxis, government-run buses or auto-rickshaws via Maniktala Main Road. From the city centre, take the route via Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road - Maniktala Main Road, 1st Cross Road - NH12 - GM Block Street Number 27.
8. Millennium park :
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| Millennium Park |
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| Millennium Park |
- Overview -
- Timing - 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
9. ISKCON kolkata :
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| ISKCON kolkata |
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| ISKCON kolkata |
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Ratha Yatra – one of the most popular ratha yatra festival in Kolkata.
Janmashtami: This is the day Lord Krishna appeared in Vrindavan about 5000 years ago. It is one of the festivals that are celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm in the temple. The festival begins with a Mangal Aarti early in the morning, and the temple is flocked by devotees for darshan all through the day. The celebration includes singing Kirtans, Bhajans and chanting the holy name of Lord Krishna. The idols are beautifully decorated with colourful clothing and jewellery. A special offering with 108 food items is specially prepared for the Lord. A programme with devotional songs, cultural dance performances, skits/ dramas, and lectures are also arranged. Free meals are also served to the devotees as prasad.
Ramnavami: Ramnavami is celebrated to commemorate the appearance of the King of Ayodhya, Lord Rama. The idols of Lord Krishna and Balram are decorated to resemble Lord Rama and Lakshmana with bows and arrows in their hands, and Goddess Radha is dressed to look like Goddess Sita. The Ramayana is also narrated on this auspicious day.
Radhashtami: This festival is celebrated in the honour of the greatest devotee of Lord Krishna, the Queen of Vrindavan and the Supreme Goddess, Goddess Radha. Devotees offer prayers, flowers and garlands to the Goddess and ask for Bhakti and an opportunity to serve the Lord and the Goddess through their prayers.
Chandan Yatra: Chandan Yatra is celebrated in the summer season in India. During the festival, the idols of the deities are covered in a paste of sandalwood for 21 days to protect them from the scorching summer heat. The deities are then taken on a procession to the temple pond where they are placed in a boat. Many devotees perform homas, offer sandalwood, flowers and garlands to the deities, chant mantras and offer barley in the sacred fire. Food items prepared with barley are considered to be auspicious to be consumed. It takes about 100 kilograms of sandalwood to prepare the paste that is used to cover the deities.
Jhulan Yatra: Jhulan Yatra is also called the swing festival. At ISKCON, the festival is celebrated for five days in the Hindu month of Shravan. The idols of Radha and Krishna are placed on a beautifully decorated swing recreating the leisurely and romantic times Lord Krishna spent with Goddess Radha in Vrindavan during the monsoon season. The festival also includes Bhajans, Kirtanas and the devotees offer garlands, flowers to the deity and dance enthusiastically to the spiritual beats of the mridangam and the karatalas.
Kartik Masa: Kartik Masa is an auspicious month on the Hindu calendar. It overlaps with October and November and is also known as Damodar Masa. Devotees chant mantras of Lord Krishna, light ghee lamps, offer flowers, fruits and sweets, worship the Tulasi Plant and donate wholeheartedly during this month. These acts of devotion and kindness are said to please the Lord immensely.
Geeta Jayanti: Geeta Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the day Lord Krishna verbalized the Bhagwad Geeta to Arjuna. It marks an important day as Krishna Consciousness is based on the teachings of the Bhagwad Geeta. It is celebrated on the 11th day of the Hindu month of Margashirsha or on Shukla Ekadashi.
- Timing - 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- How to reach -
One can also take the route via Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Road to reach Mullick Bazar. From there, head towards Albert Road/ Uttam Kumar Sarani in Elgin. The temple is about 950 metres away.
10. Jorasanko Thakurbari :
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| Jorasanko Thakurbari |
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| Jorasanko Thakurbari |
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It is suggested that one visits the Jorasanko Thakur Bari through metro, as the place easily gets crowded and is prone to traffic jams. You can take a metro to Girish Park and then walk to Jorasanko Thakur Bari.
11. Kalighat Temple :
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| kalighat Temple |
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| kalighat Temple |
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12. Birla Mandir kolkata :
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| Birla Mandir |
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| Birla Mandir |
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- Tips -
2. Taking pictures and videos is strictly prohibited.
3. Wandering around the verandah is also not allowed.
4. For first time visitors, it is suggested to visit the temple in evening as the sight it presents is breathtaking.
5. Evening aarti at the temple is enchanting, so plan your visit accordingly.
3. Wandering around the verandah is also not allowed.
4. For first time visitors, it is suggested to visit the temple in evening as the sight it presents is breathtaking.
5. Evening aarti at the temple is enchanting, so plan your visit accordingly.
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13. Botanical garden kolkata :
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| Botanical Garden |
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| Botanical Garden |
- History -
The collection of dried plant specimens at the Botanical Garden eventually became the Central National Herbarium of the BSI and comprised of 25,00,000 items. The lush garden was known as the East India Company's Garden or the 'Company Bagan'. After India gained independence, the garden was renamed as the 'Indian Botanic Garden' in the year 1950. It was later on designated the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden on June 25 in 2009 in honour of the great scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose.
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The garden also houses mango trees, banyan trees, tamarind trees, Cuban Palms, mahogany trees, multi-hued bamboo trees, coconut trees from Sicily, the mad tree, orchids, branching palms trees from Brazil, various kinds of cacti, Bougainvillea, Bamboos, Citrus, Pandanus, Jasmine, Water Lilies, Ferns, Creepers, Ficus, Hibiscus and a range of other aquatic, floricultural and arboriculture plants.
Some of the most exotic plants that can be found here include the Bread Fruit Tree, Giant Water Lilies, Double Coconut, Krishnabot, Giant Water lilies and the Shivalinga tree. The Botanical Gardens also has a serpentine lake where tourists can enjoy boating. The library in the Botanical Garden also boasts of an extensive and impressive collection of books.
- Timing - The ideal time to visit the Botanical Garden is from October to March during the winter months.
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2. Visitors are not allowed to carry food and drink into the gardens. There is, however, food available for purchase within the premises.
3. The garden is too huge to be covered on foot and a guide is required if you wish to know peculiarities of the plants. You can engage a six-seater car at the entrance gate of the garden which will take you through the entire area. The driver stops at various locations and explains details about the different plants.
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14. Snow park kolkata -
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| Snow Park Kolkata |
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| Snow Park Kolkata |
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- Timing - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address - 6, Axis mall, CF Block(Newtown), Action Area 1C, B & C, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156
15. Eden gardens kolkata :
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| Eden Gardens |
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