East India Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in East India
Salt Lake
Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.
Park Street
If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.
New Digha
While visiting New Digha, you might make a stop by sights like Digha Science Centre and Amarabati Park.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mother's Wax Museum and New Town Eco Park.
Dharmatala
While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Ballygunge
Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Birla Mandir or Shrine Basilica Bandel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.
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Popular places to visit
New Town Eco Park
Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family.
New Market
Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.
Puri Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Puri Beach during your travels in Puri? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Mandarmani Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mandarmani Beach during your travels in Mandarmani? Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.
Victoria Memorial
See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Jagannath Temple
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Puri Beach
- Mandarmani Beach
- Victoria Memorial
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Vishnupad Temple
- Howrah Bridge
- Belur Math
- Chilika Lake
- Nicco Park
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
- Digha Beach
- Acropolis Mall
- City Centre 2
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- Gaya Pind Daan
- Science City
- South City Mall
- Chowrasta
- Eden Gardens
- Konark Sun Temple
- Alipore Zoo
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Tiger Hill
- Raj Bhavan
- Baba Baidyanath Dham