The city of Kolkata basically is the former British capital of India that has been highly successful in showcasing its illustrious past with a reflection of the fascinating art, marvelous architecture, and declaratory literature of the city. Being the cultural and intellectual hub of India, this city has been highly successful in inviting artistic talent to it, improving the dazzling cultural perspective, and improving the literally legacy through the sightseeing tour. So, if you are interested in witnessing the artistic grandeur then planning the tour is definitely important and further booking your room in the Taj Bengal Kolkata is need of the hour to explore the city like a pro. Following are the best places that you need to visit in Kolkata:
- Victoria Memorial: This place has been spread over 57 acres of land and houses 21 lush green gardens with more than 28,000 artifacts, and 3900 artistic paintings and is one of the most romantic places to be visited in the city of Kolkata. This place was built in memory of Queen Victoria and the white marble beauty is basically a host to more than 20,00,00 annual visitors which makes it definitely worth visiting.
- Fort William: This is another very beautiful place that you need to cover which has been situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and is a very significant building associated with the colonial past. This place has been highly successful in terms of serving multiple purposes to date and this is one of the most important points of interest that you need to visit in the city of Kolkata.
- Marble Palace: This is another very beautiful place that you need to cover which is associated with the historical perspective from the 19th century. This is one of the most important royal family palaces in India that very well comes with an elegant show-off of the glassware, paintings, statues, and other associated things. The regal architectural design associated with this place makes a definitely worth visiting and everyone will be perfectly mesmerized with the beautiful marble masterpiece associated with this place. This is one of the most beautiful places that you need to visit in the city of Kolkata.
- Howrah Bridge: The best sightseeing tour will be incomplete without visiting this iconic place because this is also the oldest and busiest place in Kolkata. This has been built over the river to ensure connectivity between the two major cities of Howrah and Kolkata and this is one of the most beautiful places that you need to visit in this city. Witnessing the sun over here is definitely worth it so that you can go deeper into the natural beauty perspective successfully.
- Tagore’s House: This is one of the most beautiful places that you need to visit in the city of Kolkata because this is the best place to be witnessed by history lovers. This place is the former residence of India’s most renowned literary personality which is Rabindranath Tagore and now it has been perfectly converted into a museum that comes with a photo gallery, fascinating paintings, and other associated works of literature
- Mother House: This place is basically the place associated with Christian history and the primary aim of the sisters of the house will be to provide free services to the poor, drug addicts, and physically and mentally challenged people. This place has been very well successfully converted into an institution which is having several branches all over the world which are further based upon similar practices of selfless devotion and serving the people in need. The most intriguing part of the house for all the visitors is the tomb of Mother Teresa and this place is perfectly located alongside the tomb which makes it worth Witnessing place for an exhibition perspective.
- Sundarbans: This is the iconic place that you need to visit in the city of Kolkata because it is a very beautiful site in itself and has also been covered in the UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is a part of the world’s largest delta formulated by river Ganga, Meghna, and Brahmaputra and this is also the largest Tiger Reserve as well as National Park in India. In addition to the wildlife, this is the epitome of rebirth taking natural beauty and one of the most beautiful landscapes that makes it one of the most beautiful tourist attractions, especially for couples.
- Botanical Gardens: This is one of the most beautiful places that you need to visit in the city of Kolkata because it is located on the western bank of river Ganga and is a 270-acre garden known for its extensive floral diversity. This place comes with more than 12,000 varieties of plants and is one of the most beautiful sightseeing places to be covered in the city of Kolkata for anyone who is interested in going deeper into the mesmerizing beauty of nature.
- Indian Museum: If you are very much interested in going deeper into the glorious history of India then this is the oldest and the largest museum in India that you need to visit. This is one of the best possible places that you need to visit in Kolkata especially for youngsters so that everybody can gain insights into the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the city.
- Science City: If you are very much interested in going deeper into the scientific perspective then definitely planning a visit to the place is worth it because this is the second largest science center throughout India. This place comes with a significant number of marvels to be witnessed in itself which makes it definitely worth visiting in terms of architecture as well as technology.
In addition to the above-mentioned places, there are many other popular spots that you need to cover in the city of Kolkata and further booking your room in the splendid Taj Bengal Kolkata is definitely worth it so that you can enjoy the best experience in this beautiful city. Learning a visit to the city between the months of October– February is definitely a great idea so that you can have a great blast on your trip.
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