A comprehensive guide to places to visit in Kolkata for first-time visitors

Howrah Bridge, located across the Hooghly River in West Bengal, is the primary link between Howrah and Kolkata. It is a cantilever bridge that is one of the busiest in the area.

If you enjoy posting photos of brunches with your besties, Park Street is the place to be. Because this area has the most photogenic cafes and restaurants! Park Street has become a gathering place for people who want to unwind in the evening. This place has it all, from high-end restaurants to iconic clubs and pubs.

The Birla Planetarium is the second-largest planetarium in the world and is located on the renowned Chowringhee Road, close to the Victoria Memorial and St. Paul's Cathedral. On July 2, 1963, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru built the magnificent Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, the city of joy. One of India's three planetariums, this one.

​The temple is devoted to Bhavatarani, the "saviour of the universe" and a manifestation of Goddess Kali. It is one of the oldest and most significant temples ever constructed and is visited by pilgrims from all over the world. It was the last thing she did before departing on a pilgrimage to Varanasi, and she got the idea to build this temple in a dream.
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The Victoria Memorial is in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal. This white marbled opulent structure, almost a replica of the Victoria Memorial in London, was built in memory of Queen Victoria to commemorate her 25 years of rule over India. The Victoria Memorial is a landmark that is synonymous with the city of joy!