Esplanade Travel Guide
Kolkata
Popular places to visit

Metropolitan Building
You can learn about the history of Kolkata with a visit to Metropolitan Building. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

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.

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.

Howrah Bridge
Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.
Top hotels in Esplanade

Peerless Hotel Kolkata
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Polo Floatel Kolkata
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Kolkata
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
Reviewed on 21 May 2025

YMCA Seacom Inn
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2019
Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade

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.

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

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

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

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.

Bhowanipore
If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Camac Street or Ahuja Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.
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- High Court
- Metropolitan Building
- Kolkata Panorama
- Raj Bhavan
- Chandpal Ghat
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Victoria Memorial
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- Howrah Bridge
- Nicco Park
- Belur Math
- City Centre 2
- Acropolis Mall
- Science City
- South City Mall
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- Eden Gardens
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- ISKCON Kolkata
- Alipore Zoo
- St. Xavier's College
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Netaji Indoor Stadium
- Milan Mela
- Sudder Street
- Park Street Cemetery
- Gariahat Market
- Nakhoda Masjid
- Axis Mall
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