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.
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 South Kolkata
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Great hotel, good food and super staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Taj Bengal
Great breakfast Room clean but tired
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Siamton Inn - A Cygnett Collection
Overall it was a good experience with a clean hotel and staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025
BRILL MARINA
It was nice experience.
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
The Samilton
Great location, good rooms
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
LAKESIDE SUITES
The stay was extremely comfortable. Breakfast provided daily was nice. Staff is very polite and helpful. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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 South City Mall and Alipore Zoo.
Park Street
If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Park Street Cemetery and Camac Street. 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.
Tollygunge
When in Tollygunge and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South City Mall or Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture 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.
South Kolkata Travel Guide
- Alipore Zoo
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Gariahat Market
- Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
- Quest Mall
- Fortis Hospital
- Deshapriya Park
- Birla Mandir
- Shrine Basilica Bandel
- Rabindra Sarobar Stadium
- AMRI Hospitals
- Forum Shopping Mall
- Rabindra Sarovar
- Bhawanipore Cemetery
- Horticultural Gardens
- Nirmal Hriday
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
- National Library
- Ahuja Art Museum
- Shibananda Dham
- Birla Temple
