Kalighat Travel Guide
Kolkata
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.
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.
Belur Math
Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Science City
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science City during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Kalighat
Hotel Aston International
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Great property and amazing rooms
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
We really appreciated the excellent service and friendly approach by both Mithun and Ashik - both are just exceptional waiters with very pleasant dispositions. Our room was a bit dirty and the floor extremely dusty. This was not cleaned once during our stay which was disappointing. The hotel made ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Great hotel, good food and super staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Taj Bengal
Great breakfast Room clean but tired
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kalighat
New Alipore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in New Alipore and surrounding area, you can visit South City Mall and Alipore Zoo.
Bhowanipore
If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Forum Shopping Mall or Camac Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.
Ballygunge
Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Shrine Basilica Bandel or Quest Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.
Tollygunge
When in Tollygunge and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South City Mall or Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station or Netaji Station.
Gariahat
If you're spending some time in Gariahat, Gariahat Market and Acropolis Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Park Street
If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Park Street Cemetery and Camac Street. 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.
Kalighat Travel Guide
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- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Deshapriya Park
- Nirmal Hriday
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
- Shibananda Dham
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Victoria Memorial
- Belur Math
- Alipore Zoo
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- South City Mall
- Science City
- Howrah Bridge
- Eden Gardens
- Nicco Park
- Acropolis Mall
- City Centre 2
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Gariahat Market
- ISKCON Kolkata
- Fort William
- Sudder Street
- Botanical Gardens
- Jodhpur Park
- Axis Mall
- Mother's Wax Museum
- Missionaries of Charity's Mother House
