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PLACES OF INTEREST
VICTORIA MEMORIAL |
VIDYASAGAR
SETU The
modern engineering marvel is the largest cable stayed bridge in Asia,
inaugurated in the year of 1992.This is the 2nd bridge connects the twin
cities of Calcutta and Howrah. |
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BIRLA PLANETARIUM One of the
largest in Asia, near to Victoria Memorial which will take us to the
astraunical tour with the help of a gigantic planetarium projector
accessories comprise of 29,000 parts and combine to portray on the inner
ceiling of the planetarium. Stars, planets and heavenly bodies come into
view as the background lecture explains and guides. |
ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS The oldest and biggest zoo in India is the Calcutta's main interesting spot. The Prince of Wales opened it on January 1st 1876. The huge 16-hectare grounds house a wide species of animals & birds including the rare white Bengal Tigers |
NATIONAL
LIBRARY One of the
largest library in the country, housed here, a collection of more than
one million books. It also has the rarest collection of very rare
manuscripts, which is of very high historical value.
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B.B.D.BAG Dalhousie
Square, the seat of administration of British India, is renamed after
Three Martyrs of Bengal Binoy, Badal & Dinesh. On the Southern side
of the square is the Raj Bhavan, built in Georgian style of
architecture. Close by, is the Assembly House, a unique specimen of
Gothic architecture and St. John's Church, the oldest church in Calcutta
where lies mausoleum of Job Charnok, the founder of the city. The
Writer’s building, Grandiose Gothic architecture and the hub of
governmental affairs occupy the entire north.
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HIGH
COURT Built by Walter
Granville in 1872 in Gothic Style is one of the oldest courts in India
is the landmark of Calcutta. The court also has a tower, which stands 60
meters tall.
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EDEN
GARDENS It was built in
1840.This stadium can accommodator 1 lakhs people. An artificial lake
adjacent to it attracts tourists. The beautiful Burmese-Style pagoda,
which was brought from Burma after the British victory in the Burmese,
was of 1884 adds more attraction to this picnic spot.
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INDIAN
MUSEUM The museum, which built in 1875,stands the largest in the country. The mummy is a special attraction for visitors to the museum. It houses rare antiques, ornaments, a amour, fossils, stones, paintings of Mughal India, animal skeleton, mummies etc. |
The engineering
marvel was built in the 1940s,now so much part of the city, that
Calcutta would be inconceivable without it. The huge cantilever bridge
strung on two 196 feet high pillars connects Calcutta with Howrah and is
used by laces of vehicles daily. |
CALCUTTA
RACE COURSE Built in
1820s,Calcutta Race Course is one of the largest racecourses in the
country. The most important races are Queen Elizabeth Cup & the
Calcutta Derby. |
NEW
MARKETS One of
Calcutta's best shopping centres built in 1874 by Sir Stuart Hogg. Its
red brick Gothic click tower bears testimony to past grandeur. Linen to
cakes, fruit to fish, all & sundry is available in wide choice &
price. |
RABINDRA
SADAN / NANDAN Situated on the
southeast corner of the maiden. Culture centre for film enthusiasts and
professional, largely patronized by the late Satyajit ray, who
inaugurated Nandan it has three motion picture theatres with the best
screening facilities.
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GENERAL
POST OFFICE The GPO is
situated in a building of architectural interest at B.B.D.Bag Area. This
is the main Post office of Calcutta, which controls the entire postal
system of Calcutta. |
METRO
RAILWAY India's first and only underground Railway is the crown of the City. It connects Tollygunge, the southern end of the city and Dumdum, the northern end of the city. It covers 16 Km distance divided into 17 Stations with only 33 minutes. |
This 165 Ft.
High monument was erected by public subscription in 1828. More recently,
it has been named "Shaheed Minar" to honour the martyrs of the
freedom struggle. An important landmark in Calcutta, it is located at
the Northern end of the Maiden. |
BIRLA
INDUSTRIAL & TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM A Place for
students interested in practically experiencing their scientific
knowledge. Located at the crossing of Syed Amir Ali Avenue and Gurusaday
road. The museum deals with basic science and technology. It has a large
number of exhibits, designed, prepared and fabricated at its own
workshop. |
BIRLA
MANDIR The Largest
addition to the places of visit in Calcutta, built over twenty-two years
of painstaking labour, it is an all-marble structure with very high
quality Rajasthani engravings. |
NALBAN Situated at
Salt Lake City, adjacent to Nicco Park. Away from central Calcutta,
Nalban is a beautiful picnic spot for families who want to spend few
hours in the quite greenery, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of
the city life. |
RABINDRA
SAROBAR The beautiful
lakes and greenery has been developed to give Calcutta a lovely picnic
option. The palm trees along the banks add to the beauty of the place. A
public swimming pool and a Japanese Buddhist temple are almost the other
attractions by the lakeside. |
NICCO
PARK (JHEEL MEEL) Its situated at
Salt Lake. The amusement park is the Disneyland of West Bengal, with a
variety of unusual games and rides. |
WRITER'S
BUILDING The British,
situated at the northern end of Dalhousie Square, built it in 1880s; it
now houses the Secretariat of the West Bengal Government. |
KALI
TEMPLE AT KALIGHAT Great
attraction for Hindu Pilgrims, the temple is located at Kalighat in
South Calcutta. |
THE
BOTANICAL GARDEN This lovely,
Asia’s largest and second largest in the world, 273 acre park of lawns
and woods, on the western bank of Hoogly, was founded in 1787 by Col.
Alexander Kyd of the East India Company. There are more than 30,000
varieties of trees and plants, including the famous banyan tree. This
200-year-old Banyan tree, the world's largest, has a circumference of
330m. The 600 roots from the tree reach for the ground in low, sinewy,
twisting lengths. |
BELUR
MATH Founded by
Swami Vivekanand, the world famous yogi and disciple of Sri Ramkrishna
Paramhansa,it is the Headquarters of the Ramkrishna Math and Mission.
The hall with the statue of Ramkrishna Paramhansa,it is the main prayer
hall. It is located at Belur, Howrah. |
ST.
PAUL'S CATHEDRAL The Anglican
Cathedral of Calcutta built in 1847,adjacent to the Birla Planetarium.
It towers 65m high.
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SCIENCE
CITY It is located
on Calcutta’s eastern metropolitan bypass. A visit to it's space
theatre is a thrilling experience. Its space threat conducts two
different types of shows. You could enjoy a safari travelling through
the Serengeti Reserve forest in Africa surrounded by wild animal in
their natural habit or have a nostalgic visit through the City of Joy.
Space Time Rocket, Space Odyssey, Dynamotion, Life Science Park, Toy
Trata, 7 Ropeway are the added attraction. |
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