"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey."
Babs Hoffman
The above quote appropriately fits for the travelers roaming around in the
city of Kolkata for there are so many things to see that you won't find any
time to bother about the potholes in the road. Sightseeing in Kolkata will leave
you mesmerized and you will understand as to why the city is called The City
of Joy.
Victoria Memorial
Modeled on the Taj Mahal, this is a splendid architectural structure in white
marble, which was built in the early 20th century in memory of Queen Victoria.
Indian Museum
Established in 1878, this museum is built in Italian architectural style and
is considered as the largest museum in the country and one of the best in Asia.
Eden Garden
Created in 1840 and named after the sister of Lord Auckland, situated in the
North-West corner of the Maidan are small & pleasantly laid out Eden Gardens.
Ochterlony Monument
Now officially renamed the Shahid Minar, this 48m column tower over the northern
end of the Maidan the Monument was set up in 1828 and named after Sir David
Ochterlony
St Paul's Cathedral
Built between 1839 and 1847, St Paul's Cathedral is one of India's most important
churches.
Howrah Bridge
On the river Hooghly it is one of three bridges and the most famous symbol of
not only Kolkata but also West Bengal.
Birla Planetarium
Near the government of India tourist office, this planetarium is one of the
largest in the world and is to be found on Kolkata's Eastern metropolitan bypass.
Kali Temple
Rebuilt in 1809 on the site of a much older temple, Kalighat is the actual temple
where innumerable devotees throng at everyday.
Marble Palace
Situated on Muktaram Babu St, this private mansion was set up in 1835 by a Bengali
zamindar, which houses an bizarre collection of significant statues and paintings.
Zoo & Horticultural Gardens
South of the Maidan, Kolkata's 16 hectare zoo was opened in 1875. Some of the
animals are displayed in near natural environments, others in the pitiful conditions
characteristics of Third World zoos. It's open from sunrise to sunset.
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