Hooghly Travel Guide

Kolkata

Photo by Rajlekha Chatterjee
Photo by Rajlekha Chatterjee

Popular places to visit

Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes

New Town Eco Park

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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 Town Eco Park
New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets

New Market

4/5(28 reviews)

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.

New Market
Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

4/5(15 reviews)

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture

Victoria Memorial

4.5/5(31 reviews)

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Howrah Bridge

4/5(33 reviews)

Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.

Howrah Bridge
Nicco Park showing rides, a water park and a park

Nicco Park

4/5(2 reviews)

High-speed thrill rides, snow slides and a range of family attractions make this theme park one of Kolkata’s most exhilarating destinations.

Nicco Park

Things to do

Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places

Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)

฿1,323
per adult
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)
Taj Mahal, Agra

1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights

฿22,774
per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Make a positive impact

Kolkata Slum Walking Tour

฿1,330
per adult
Kolkata Slum Walking Tour
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

฿4,152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Walk around the largest flower market in India. And amongst the largest in Asia.

Kolkata's Flower Market - Hooghly's Flower Fest Tour

฿1,342
per adult
Kolkata's Flower Market - Hooghly's Flower Fest Tour
Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House

Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House

฿1,323
per adult
Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House
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Top hotels in Hooghly

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

5 out of 5
City Center New Town, Action Area 2D, Plot No. 11/5, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is ฿2,418 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,418
฿2,709 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
"My stay at the hotel was fabulous. The hotel was in an excellent condition with all the latest amenities. The staff was superb .. a big shoutout to Bikash, Chetna and Rupsha and the entire staff. Would love to stay here again"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
28 Jessore Road, NSCBI Airport, Dum Dum, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is ฿1,012 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿1,012
฿1,550 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
Close to the airport
"Close to airport, we have an early evening flight and they let us have a late check out, Very comfortable beds and clean. We are less than two kilometres from the airport."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Biswa Bangla Sarani, Near City Centre 2, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is ฿1,328 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,328
฿1,571 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Dakshineswar ...
7.8/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience. The breakfast excellent. Overall I highly recommend it, if you need to stay near the airport."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport by IHG
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kolkata

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kolkata

4 out of 5
Beside Spencers Mall, New Town Square, Chinar Park, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is ฿1,333 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,333
฿1,560 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Dakshineswar ...
7.8/10 Good! (130 reviews)
"I like everything about this hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kolkata
NORTHIN HOTEL

NORTHIN HOTEL

2.5 out of 5
176, NORTHIN, Pulin Avenue, Malancha,, Airport, Kolkata, Barakpur, West Bengal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,173 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿1,173
฿1,314 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Dakshineswar ...
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Good Experience"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

NORTHIN HOTEL
Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport

Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport

3.5 out of 5
71/1 Jessore Road, Airport 2.5 No Gate, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is ฿1,274 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,274
฿1,427 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and ...
7.6/10 Good! (121 reviews)
"Overall good experience"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Hooghly

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Barrackpore

While Barrackpore isn't home to many top sights, Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barrackpore
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Sodepur

While visiting Sodepur, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.

Sodepur
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Dum Dum

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Dum Dum. A stop by Acharya Bhavan is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Dum Dum
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Rajarhat

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rajarhat and surrounding area, you can visit City Centre 2 and New Town Eco Park.

Rajarhat
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.

Salt Lake
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Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar

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