What to do in East India

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1. New Market

Crowded, chaotic and colorful, New Market is a busy and enormous labyrinth of more than 2,000 stalls and shops, many under one roof. Come here to find a vast range of merchandise from cheap clothing and expensive jewelry to fresh fruit and seafood.
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New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets

2. New Town Eco Park

Spend a relaxing afternoon in New Town Eco Park, 480 acres (190 hectares) of themed gardens, ecological spaces and play areas surrounding a man-made lake. Inaugurated in 2012, the park has quickly become one of the most popular recreational spots in the city.
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Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes

3. Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a large riverside Hindu temple complex and a place of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus around the world. The sacred site was founded in the middle of the 19th century by philanthropist Rani Rashmoni.
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship

4. Victoria Memorial

The large, domed Victoria Memorial is one of Kolkata’s most recognizable landmarks. Created as a tribute to Queen Victoria, this building is a museum that charts the evolution and history of the city. Choose from 25 galleries showcasing art, photographs, sculptures, weapons, rare books and more.
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Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture

5. Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is an architectural marvel and a well-known Kolkata landmark. It has served as a backdrop for numerous movies since the 1950s, including a 1958 film named after the bridge. Walk across the bridge and admire its unique construction or glide underneath while on a boat ride along the Hooghly River.
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Howrah Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Popular places to visit

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Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

Salt Lake

Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.

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Park Street

4/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple 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.

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New Digha

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting New Digha, you might make a stop by sights like Digha Science Centre and Amarabati Park.

New Digha
Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole

New Town

4/5(38 area reviews)

New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like New Town Eco Park and Axis Mall.

New Town
New Market showing a city and street scenes

Dharmatala

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

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Ballygunge

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Quest Mall or Deshapriya Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge