This planetarium is the largest planetarium in Southeast Asia and the 2nd. largest planetarium in the world. The planetarium was opened in 1961 and the cost of completion came to about 2 crores. The capacity of the auditorium is 500 and there are daily film shows.

This small museum is worth visiting for its clay models depicting the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It’s open daily except Monday from 11.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Calcutta zoo was opened in 1875. Some of the animals are displayed in near natural environments. This is the largest zoo in India. It comprises several animals, birds and even creatures of rare species. The 'White Tiger', an almost extinct race, is the chief attraction of the zoo.

Rebuilt in 1809 on the site of a much older temple on the bank of adi Ganga by Santosh Roy, descendant of the Subarna Roy Chowdhury family, the local zamindar. The present temple reflects the traditional Bengali architecture, Athchala or eight roofed.

The temple stands solemnly on the bank of river Ganges. Sri Ramkrsihna reached his spiritual vision of the unity of all religions in this sacrosanct place. The temple was built in 1847.

Botanical Gardens

The gardens was founded in 1786 and initially administered by Colonel Kyd of East India Company. The gardens’ prime attraction is the 200-year old banyan tree, claimed to have the second largest canopy in the world.

It was erected in 1828 and named after Sir David Ochterlony, who is credited with winning the Nepal War in 1814. The column is an intriguing combination of Turkish, Egyptian and Syrian architectural elements.

The establishment of Fort Williams in 1696 marked the birth of a new city, Calcutta.

In 1756 the fort was taken by the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-dullah. In 1757 East India Company regained their power and demolished this fort and they started reconstruction of the fort. The new fort was completed in 1773 and it is still there.

Built around 1840, St Paul’s Cathedral is counted among the old churches of India. The church was redesigned and rebuilt after is suffered from the two earthquakes in the 1897 and 1934.

A modern day engineering marvel, linking the twin city Calcutta to Howrah. This impressive cable stayed bridge provides an alternative to the Howrah Bridge.

Founded in 1814 by a Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich, also known as the Jadughar. The museum is built in Italian architectural style and is considered as the largest museum in the country and one of the best in Asia.

This complex is a must see location with convention center, space theatre and excellent science exhibits. The first and only institution of its kind in India

A splendid example of British architecture, this building was built in memory of Queen Victoria and was inaugurated by Prince of Wales in 1921. The Memorial is based on architecture of the Taj and is built in marble.

A small theme park located in Saltlake. A place where people of all ages can enjoy their day in various enthralling rides available.

The great poet Rabindranath Tagore was born and died in this house. Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, Rabindranath’s grandfather, built it in the 18th century.

Gateway of Kolkata- Howrah Bridge has become a symbolic for Kolkata. The cantilever bridge inaugurated in 1942 is 97 meters high and 705 meters long. The world’s busiest bridge connects the Howrah to the central Kolkata.