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 hotel incredible food options
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
The hotel is rather new and it is very well organized with the staff going overboard when it comes to hospitality. The rooms are where the hotel really shines. The decor, lighting, automatic shades, sunlight dimming opaque curtains, motion sensitive area lighting, a bath shower which drowns the guest ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Taj Bengal
Great breakfast Room clean but tired
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
All of the above.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Good property
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kalighat
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.
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 Gariahat Market 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 Camac Street 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.
Jadavpur
Travellers like the shopping in Jadavpur, and South City Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kalighat Travel Guide
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- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Deshapriya Park
- Shibananda Dham
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
- Nirmal Hriday
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Victoria Memorial
- Belur Math
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- Alipore Zoo
- Science City
- South City Mall
- Eden Gardens
- Nicco Park
- Howrah Bridge
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- Acropolis Mall
- City Centre 2
- ISKCON Kolkata
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Gariahat Market
- Sudder Street
- Milan Mela
- Fort William
- Park Street Cemetery
- Axis Mall
- Botanical Gardens
- Jodhpur Park
