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Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, lies on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. Kolkata is the 7th most popular city in India with a metropolitan region. It also shares its border with Bangladesh. There are many fun things to do in Kolkata, which is known to be the city of joy. With its vintage charming streets and buildings, there are various activities to do in this city for an amazing experience during your trip.
Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Kolkata
Here is a list of ten fun things to do in Kolkata to have an amazing time exploring the city.
1. Ferry Ride Near Howrah Bridge
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Howrah Bridge, located in Kolkata, is a huge steel bridge constructed over the Hooghly River. It is considered to be one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world. This bridge, also known as Ravindra Setu, is where over 1 lakh vehicles pass through every day. This bridge comes alive, especially at night, when it is entirely lit up with colourful lights. There is a Ferris ride that runs between Kolkata and Howrah Bridge from the launch Ghat, which gives a view of the entire city, which is very beautiful to look at.
Location: Shipping Ferryghat, Strand Rd, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001
Timings: 8 AM – 8:30 PM
Ideal Duration: 1 – 2 hours
2. Enjoying A Vintage Tram Ride
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Trams have always been a part of the history and culture of Kolkata. Even though the trams are decreasing in number, there are still a few of them across the city. It is the only tram system in India and also possibly only in Asia. These trams run parallel to other vehicles on special tracks laid along the side of the busy streets. It is a really fun experience to sit in these rusty trams to experience the vintage charm that is also equipped with TV and radio.
Popular Routes: Shyambazar to Esplanade and Howrah Bridge, Tollygunge to Ballygunge Station
Timings: 4:30 AM – 10:45 PM
3. Exploring Wildlife In Sunderbans
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Sundarbans National Park, which is known for its biggest mangrove forests in the world, is located in the south of Kolkata. This park also has a tiger reserve and a biosphere reserve. This park is home to many royal Bengal tigers, birds and reptiles. 64 varieties of mangroves are found in this park. There are a few activities organised in this park to explore the flora and fauna in the forest. It is a very amazing and exciting experience to take a trek around the forest to get a look at the variety of wildlife.
Location: Sundarban National Park (West Bengal), Gosaba, West Bengal 743370
Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Ideal Duration: 2 – 3 hours
4. Visit The Birla Planetarium
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The Birla Planetarium, located in Kolkata, is the largest planetarium in Asia and the second largest in the world. The planetarium was set up by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963. This planetarium is also known as Tara Mandal and holds many shows and programs regularly in languages like Hindi, English and Bengali. This planetarium has an electronics laboratory and an astronomy gallery with a collection of various paintings and astronomical models. It is the best place to visit to explore the beauty of astronomy.
Location: Birla Planetarium, Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
Timings: 12 AM – 6:30 PM
Ideal Duration: 2 – 3 hours
5. Visit The Eden Gardens
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Eden Gardens is a beautiful cricket stadium located in Kolkata near the state secretariat. This place was established in 1864 and spread across 50 acres. This stadium can hold up to 66,349 people, which is known to be the second largest stadium in the world. This stadium hosts one of the most nail-biting sporting events. When there are no sports events, this garden is a paradise for nature lovers with many mahogany, mango and banana trees to sit and relax in. Mostly T20 cricket matches happen in this place, along with several association matches.
Location: Eden Gardens, Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021
Timings: 5 AM – 11:30 PM
Ideal Duration: 1 – 2 hours
6. Explore The South Park Street Cemetery
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South Park Street Cemetery, located in Kolkata, is one of the earliest cemeteries in the world, constructed in the 18th century. It is a non-church cemetery maintained by the archaeological survey of India. This cemetery is beautiful and very attractive, it is aesthetically arranged with many tombs. This place attracts many people with its mysterious and soothing vibe. The architecture of least terms is mostly a mix of Gothic and Indo-Saracenic. This cemetery was opened in 1767 and has also been featured in many Bengali and Tollywood movies.
Location: South Park Street Cemetery, 52, Opposite The Assembly of God Church School, Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM
Ideal Duration: 1 hour
7. Walk Around The Park Street
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Park Street Kolkata, also known as Mother Teresa Sarani, begins at Chowringhee Road and stretches to The Park Circus. This street is a major hangout spot in the city with many pubs, malls, restaurants and 5-star hotels. Many important rules also intersect from Park Street in the city. This street went through many modifications to become a fashionable hangout spot. There are a huge number of locals, especially during festivals, on the street, which is decorated with bright and colourful lights.
Location: The Park, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Timings: 8 AM – 9 PM
Ideal Duration: 4 – 5 hours
8. Visit The Science City
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Science City, located in Kolkata, was built in 1997 and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city. It is one of the largest science museums in the world that provides learning in a fun way. There are also many exhort fish found in the aquarium in this place, along with many other insects. The ground floor of this place has optical illusions, which are very interesting to look at. This place also organises workshops in a fun way to explain various natural phenomena. There is also an artificial Jurassic Park.
Location: JBS Haldane Ave, East Topsia, Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046
Timings: 9 AM – 9 PM
Ideal Duration: 5 – 6 hours
9. Picnic In The Eco Tourism Park
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Eco Tourism Park, located in Kolkata, is an urban-designed park to promote ecotourism in the city. It is the biggest urban park in India that spreads across 475 acres of land. This park has a beautiful water body that forms an island in the middle of the park. The facilities provided inside the park are all designed in a way to decrease pollution. There are three major parts and they are the ecological zones, the gardens and the recreational zones.
Location: Eco Park, Major Arterial Road(South-East, Biswa Bangla Sarani, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata
Timings: 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM in summer and 12 PM – 7:30 PM in winter
Ideal Duration: 2 – 3 hours
10. Outing To Tajpur
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Tajpur, located in Kolkata, is a beautiful place to visit that is set in a small town on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. This beach is located in a serene environment, which is a hidden gem. It is lesser known and untouched by tourism and commercialisation. The speciality of this beach is that it has hundreds of red crabs on the shores. It is the perfect place for an outing from the city to escape the busy and crowded environment. This beach is crimson-shaped with a variety of trees to peacefully sit and relax.
Location: Tajpur Beach, Bay Tower, Bay Tower, Hiland Park, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Tajpur, 1925, Chak Garia, Santoshpur, Tajpur, Bera Khana, West Bengal 700094
Timings: 24*7
Ideal Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Kolkata, known for its joyful atmosphere throughout the city, is an amazing place to visit. There are many fun things to do in Kolkata that will give you a unique and exciting experience to create some unforgettable memories during your trip. From taking peaceful walks to participating in adventure activities, there are a variety of things planned in this city. Plan a trip with TripXL today!
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