Dakshineswar Travel Guide

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i.e. Saṃsāra'.

The temple was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i.e. Saṃsāra'.

The temple was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal.
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Top hotels in Dakshineswar

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is ₹12,000 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹12,000
₹14,160 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
Magnificent! Large, comfortable room with excellent staff services. A complete array of services available.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is ₹5,599 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
₹5,599
₹5,879 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is ₹7,499 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
₹7,499
₹7,874 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

5 out of 5
CF Block(Newtown), Action Area 1C Barasat West Bengal
The price is ₹6,900 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
₹6,900
₹7,245 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Room was good. Stuff very helpful and courteous. Will stay again and highly recommend.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is ₹11,000 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹11,000
₹12,980 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Attentive staff were everywhere, service was excellent, food wonderful, room very good….an all round great experience…..thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
The price is ₹12,100 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹12,100
₹14,278 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Yes. The room was great and spotless. Only thing would like to have a better coffee machine in the room. Only instant coffee.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Taj Bengal
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Other neighbourhoods around Dakshineswar

Wooden boat passing the historic Howrah bridge in silhouette at sunrise. Howrah bridge is a cantilever bridge on the river Hooghly and one of the busiest bridge in the world.

Sodepur

While visiting Sodepur, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.

Sodepur
Panorama of Howrah bridge on river Ganges in kolkata city , India

Dum Dum

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Dum Dum. A stop by Acharya Bhavan is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Dum Dum
Commonly known as the Portugese Church, The Cathedral of the most Holy Rosary was founded in 1799.  The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. #Hometown

Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar
Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

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.

Salt Lake
Spherical 360 degree seamless Equirectangular Panoramic View, Calcutta Victoria Memorial panorama.

Sealdah

4/5(7 area reviews)

While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.

Sealdah
Classic colonial architecture - The Writers building at Dalhousie area Kolkata.

Esplanade

While you're in Esplanade, take in top sights like Raj Bhavan and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Esplanade


Dakshineswar Travel Guide

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