Kolkata, the city of joy, is one of the most beautiful places in India. If you have a plan to visit Kolkata, do not miss to visit few of these places, if not all. These places will surely give you some of the best memories to treasure. Let's have a look at the top 10 tourist places in around Kolkata.
1. Sundarbans
Location- Khulna Division, Bangladesh and south 24 parganas.
Main attraction- Large fauna and flora, mangrove forest and Royal Bengal tiger.
It is one of the most popular tourist spot around Kolkata. The Sundarbans are the largest Mangrove Forests in the world. It is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Chandannagar
Location- 30 km from Kolkata.
Main attraction- French Colonial Heritage, Chandannagar Church, Patal Bari, Chandannagar Strand, Ancient Temples.
Chandannagar has the oldest and the finest museums that have an amazing collection of French Memorabilia. An underground house, Patal Bari also attracts many visitors.
3. Krishnanagar
Location- 118 km north from Kolkata.
Main attraction- Rajbari (The Royal Palace) and Roman Catholic Church.
Krishnanagar is a city and administrative headquarters of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Krishnagar is an important centre for culture and literature. It counts literary figures such as Bharat Chandra, Ramprasad Sen, Dwijendralal Ray and Narayan Sanyal among many others. There is a vibrant culture of literary exchange among small groups of writers and poets.
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5. Digha
Location- 187 km south west of Kolkata
Main attraction- Shallow sand beach
It is a popular beach town and there are different activities that you can engage in the area. Many tourists from nearby areas flock to the place during the peak tourist season. The entire stretch of the Digha Beach is lined with casuarina trees and the whole area is extremely scenic. There are a few beaches that are located nearby as well and these are relatively untouched and clean. The Udaipur Beach and the Shankarpur Beach are located in close proximity and these are worth visiting as they have not yet been affected by tourism.
6. Bandel
Location- 43 km from Kolkata
Main attraction -Bandel Church and the Imambara.
Bendal is a place that one must visit, when he or she plans a trip to Kolkata. The Bandel Church is absolutely stunning and is a great heritage site. The Imambara too, is very beautiful.
7. Chinsurah
Location- 35 km north from Kolkata in the district of Hoogly.
Main attraction - Rich heritage of Kingdom of Bhurshut, The Dutch Villa, The Dutch Cemetery
Hugli-Chinsura, also known as Chuchura lies on Hoogly River. The place houses some of the best religious structures.
8. Mandarmani
Location- A few kilometers from Digha
Main attraction- Small virgin beach
It is a very beautiful place and a developing tourist spot. The beach is superb and serene. The place also has a fishing harbor.
9. Howrah Bridge
One of the three bridges on the river Hoogly, Howrah Bridge is the most popular spot in Kolkata. It is one of the best cantilever bridges in the whole world and is absolutely stunning.
10. Rabindra Sarobar Lake
Location- South Kolkata
Also known as Dhakuria Lake, the Rabindra Sarobar Lake is very beautiful and serene.
11. Clown Town
Location- Eastern Metropolitan Bypass Road, Kolkata
Main attraction- Bike rides, Bungee Jump, Jump walls
Clown Town is a very famous amusement park in Kolkata. The place is totally dedicated to children.
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A few kilometers from Digha
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One of the three bridges on the river Hoogly, Howrah Bridge is the most popular spot in Kolkata. It is one of the best cantilever bridges in the whole world and is absolutely stunning. Rabindra Sarobar Lake
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Eastern Metropolitan Bypass Road, Kolkata
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Bike rides, Bungee Jump, Jump walls Clown Town is a very famous amusement park in Kolkata. The kids love this place. The place is totally dedicated to children. Many fun games and rides will never let a child to get bored here.
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