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.
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 South Kolkata
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Taj Bengal
LAKESIDE SUITES
Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection
Roland Hotel
Best Inn By BookMeriHotel
Other neighbourhoods around South Kolkata
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dharmatala
While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Gariahat
If you're spending some time in Gariahat, Gariahat Market and Acropolis Mall are top sights worth seeing.
- Alipore Zoo
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Gariahat Market
- Quest Mall
- Fortis Hospital
- Deshapriya Park
- Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
- Birla Mandir
- Shrine Basilica Bandel
- Forum Shopping Mall
- AMRI Hospitals
- Rabindra Sarobar Stadium
- Bhawanipore Cemetery
- Nirmal Hriday
- Horticultural Gardens
- Rabindra Sarovar
- National Library
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Shibananda Dham
- Ahuja Art Museum
- Birla Temple
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House