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.
Howrah Bridge
Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.
Nicco Park
High-speed thrill rides, snow slides and a range of family attractions make this theme park one of Kolkata’s most exhilarating destinations.
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
Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
YMCA Seacom Inn
Poor maintenance, Inside the room is OK but outside is dirty and dusty. Poor bathroom condition.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2019
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Good
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Taj Bengal
Great breakfast Room clean but tired
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.
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 The Harrington Street Arts Centre. 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.
South Kolkata
While you're in South Kolkata, take in top sights like Alipore Zoo or Gariahat Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Netaji Bhavan Station or Jatin Das Park Station.
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.
Kalighat Travel Guide
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- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Deshapriya Park
- Nirmal Hriday
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Shibananda Dham
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Belur Math
- Nicco Park
- Science City
- City Centre 2
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- South City Mall
- Acropolis Mall
- Alipore Zoo
- Eden Gardens
- ISKCON Kolkata
- St. Xavier's College
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Gariahat Market
- Milan Mela
- Fort William
- Sudder Street
- Netaji Indoor Stadium
- Jodhpur Park
- Nakhoda Masjid
