KOLKATA

The most iconic landmark of Kolkata, Howrah Bridge is the sixth-longest cantilever bridge in the world. It is said that this bridge was built only using rivets, and no nuts and bolts. Later in 1965, the bridge was renamed as Rabindra Setu. On a daily basis, this bridge bears a weight of 90,000 vehicles and pedestrians. Howrah Bridge is a must-visit in Kolkata.

Situated on the banks of Hooghly River, Victoria Memorial is a museum dedicated to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The architecture of this memorial is a perfect blend of Mughal and British style. Built using the white Makrana marbles from Rajasthan, this memorial is possibly the most beautiful reminder of British Raj in India. The museum remains open from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm. The ticket price ranges from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1000 depending upon what visitor wants to visit

The ancestral residence of the Indian poet Rabindra Nath Tagore is known as Jorasanko Thakur Bari. This bari now exhibits several paintings, manuscripts, books, and other antique items related to Tagore. Jorasanko Thakur Bari remains open from 10:30 am to 04:30 pm on all days except Mondays. Visitors will be charged an entry fee of Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children and students, and Rs. 50 for foreigners.

Park Street or Mother Teresa Sarani is a bustling street in Kolkata and is mainly famous for its eateries, malls, and other luxurious establishments. During special occasions like Diwali, New Year and Christmas, this street is jam-packed with tourists and locals. Some landmarks located nearby Park Street are the Park Hotel, St. Xavier’s College, and South Park Street Cemetery.

Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha, Birla Mandir is yet another magnificence of Kolkata. The temple is decorated with electric diyas and chandeliers along with soft music which helps devotees to regain spiritualism. During evening and morning aarthi, the temple remains covered in chanting and soft music.

Eden Gardens is one of the massive cricket ground in Kolkata. From Test matches to World cup, all types of cricket matches have been hosted here. With a capacity of handling approximately 68,000 people at once, Eden Gardens is the third larget stadium in the world.