South Kolkata Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Kolkata
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Taj Bengal
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025
LAKESIDE SUITES
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025
FabHotel Prime The Pavilion Near Airport
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025
The HHI Kolkata
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024
Other neighbourhoods around South Kolkata
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.
New Alipore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in New Alipore and surrounding area, you can visit Kalighat Kali Temple and South City Mall.
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.
Ballygunge
Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Quest Mall or Birla Mandir 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 Kalighat Kali Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station or Netaji 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 Kali Temple
- Alipore Zoo
- Gariahat Market
- Fortis Hospital
- Quest Mall
- Deshapriya Park
- Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
- Birla Mandir
- Shrine Basilica Bandel
- Forum Shopping Mall
- AMRI Hospitals
- Bhawanipore Cemetery
- Nirmal Hriday
- Rabindra Sarobar Stadium
- Rabindra Sarovar
- National Library
- Horticultural Gardens
- Ahuja Art Museum
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
- Birla Temple
- Shibananda Dham