Kalighat Travel Guide
Kolkata
Popular places to visit
New Town Eco Park
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 Market
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.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.
Victoria Memorial
See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.
Belur Math
Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Science City
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science City during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour
Private Tour Places of Worship in Kolkata including Mother House
Top hotels in Kalighat
Hotel Aston International
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
everything was great
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
The hotel is rather new and it is very well organized with the staff going overboard when it comes to hospitality. The rooms are where the hotel really shines. The decor, lighting, automatic shades, sunlight dimming opaque curtains, motion sensitive area lighting, a bath shower which drowns the guest ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Excellent service and attentive staff. Only downside was dust mites in pillows.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Taj Bengal
Great breakfast Room clean but tired
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
We really appreciated the excellent service and friendly approach by both Mithun and Ashik - both are just exceptional waiters with very pleasant dispositions. Our room was a bit dirty and the floor extremely dusty. This was not cleaned once during our stay which was disappointing. The hotel made ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kalighat
Bhowanipore
If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Forum Shopping Mall or Camac Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.
Ballygunge
Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Shrine Basilica Bandel or Quest Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.
Tollygunge
When in Tollygunge and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South City Mall or Gariahat Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station or Netaji Station.
Gariahat
If you're spending some time in Gariahat, Gariahat Market and Acropolis Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Park Street
If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Park Street Cemetery and Camac Street. 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.
Jadavpur
Travellers like the shopping in Jadavpur, and South City Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
