Lake Town Travel Guide
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Town
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.
Chinar Park
While Chinar Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Centre 2 and New Town Eco Park.
Sealdah
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.
Tangra
Visitors to Tangra enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Milan Mela is worth a stop.
Rajarhat
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rajarhat and surrounding area, you can visit City Centre 2 and Eco Urban Village.
Bara Bazar
Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- New Town Eco Park
- New Market
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Eden Gardens
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- South City Mall
- Belur Math
- Nicco Park
- Science City
- City Centre 2
- Salt Lake City Centre Mall
- Acropolis Mall
- Alipore Zoo
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Fort William
- Sudder Street
- ISKCON Kolkata
- Quest Mall
- Ecospace Business Park
- Jodhpur Park
- Nakhoda Masjid
- Jadavpur University
- Netaji Indoor Stadium
- Gariahat Market
- Indian Museum
- Botanical Gardens
- Axis Mall
- Bally Bridge