Kalighat Temple :

Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Maa Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Kalighat was a Ghat (landing stage) sacred to Kali on the old course of the Hooghly river (Bhāgirathi) in the city of Calcutta. The name Calcutta is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat. The river over a period of time has moved away from the temple. The temple is now on the banks of a small canal called Adi Ganga which connects to the Hoogly.

The temple is visited by pilgrims from all over India irrespective of sectarian differences. The thousands of pilgrims who flock daily to the Kalighat temple treat Kali very much like a human mother, bringing her their domestic problems and prayers for prosperity, and returning when their prayers are fulfilled to express their gratitude. Their attitude towards the Goddess is guided by their religious traditions and training, their spiritual and intellectual capacities, and the guidance of their temple priests.We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

Dakshineswar Temple :

This temple of Goddess Kali is 20 kms North of Kolkata city was built in 1847 by Rani Rasmoni. Sri Ramkrishna Paramahanca, the renowed spiritual personality worshipped here.

Dakshineswar Temple  is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, literally meaning, 'She who takes Her devotees across the ocean of existence'.[1]

The temple compound, apart from the nine-spired main temple, contains a large courtyard surrounding the temple, with rooms along the boundary walls. There are twelve shrines dedicated to the aspects of Shiva, Kali's companion, along the riverfront, a temple to Radha-Krishna, a bathing ghat on the river, a bookshop, a shrine to Rani Rashmoni, and a parking lot. The chamber in the northwestern corner just beyond the last of the Shiva temples, is where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa spent a considerable part of his life.
 

Mother Teresa Home :

In 1952, she opened the 'Nirmal Hriday', Home for Dying Destitutes, in a dormitory, formerly a Kali temple hostel, which was donated by the city of Calcutta. The Missionaries of Charity began to treat lepers there in 1957. Two years later, they opened the first house outside Calcutta, in Drachi. Soon afterward, they expanded to Delhi and other cities.It is located at Ripon Street.

Birla Mandir :

Birla Mandir in Kolkata, India, is a Hindu temple on Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge, built by the industrialist Birla family.[1] This temple is open in the morning from 5.30 A.M. to 11 A.M. and in the evening from 4 .30 P.M. to 9 P.M. On Janmashtami, the birthday of Krishna, devotees come from far away places to pay their respect to the deities.

 The construction of the temple began in 1970. It took 26 years to complete the entire structure. On Wednesday, the 21st of February, 1996, the Pran Prathistha was done by Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj in the morning. Dr. Karan Singh inaugurated the temple the same day.We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

Belur Math :

Belur Math was founded by Swami Vivekananda disciple of Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa on the western bank of Hooghly in Howrah district. The Belur Math an important place of pilgrimage includes the main monastery, several temples and the head quarters of Ramakrishna mission and Ramakrishna Math . We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

Jain Temple :

The tower of the Jain Temple can be seen as soon as one enters Raja Dinendra Street. The temple is accessible through Badridas Temple Road. Pareshnath is worshipped by the Jains. This temple was built in 1867. Ray Badridas Bahadur was its founder. He was a connoisseur of art. We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

St. Paul Cathedral :

St. Paul cathedral is adjacent to Birla Planetarium was built in 1847. An Anglican Cathedral of Kolkata, is a magnificent chruch of 65 m high tower . We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

Zoological Garden:

Kolkata's interesting zoo-the oldest in India-was the creation of Sir Richard Carnac Temple who was Governor of Bengal from 1874 to 1877. It was opened on Jan 1st 1876, by the Prince of Wales. The 16 hectare grounds house a wide species of animals & birds including the rare white Bengal Tiger. There is a separate reptile house and a children's zoo. Migratory birds find sanctuary on a small lake in the zoo every winter. The gardens are open from 6 a.m. To 5 p.m. daily.

The Zoological Gardens at Alipore opened to the public in 1876, have one of the finest collections of birds, animals, and reptiles. Within the Gardens, there is also a childrens' Zoo. The aquarium in front of the Zoological Gardens contains sea-fishes of rare varieties.

Nalban Boating Complex:

Located in the heart of Salt lake city (a satellite township) just 12 kms. away from central Kolkata, Nalban is a beautiful picnic spot for families who would want to spend a few hours in the quiet greenery, away from the busy city. The main attraction of the place is the four hundred acre picturesque lake with various kinds of boating facilities like paddle boats, shikaras and rowing boats. A unique added attraction is the newly installed hovercraft.We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

Indian Museum :

Indian Museum is the largest museum in the country was built in 1875. The Museum is an impressive building built in the Italian style of architeture. The Museum has six main sectors as - Art, Anthropology, Archaeology, Geology, Industry and Zoology. The museum is mainly on Jahwarlal Nehru Road. We offers budget hotels in kolkata, cheap hotels in kolkata, hotel in kolkata india, hotels in kolkata.

The 40 acre park in Kolkata, set up with technical advice from Blackpool Leisure and Amusement Consultancy Ltd., UK, was inaugurated on 13th October 1991. It is the first amusement park, set up in India, which achieved the rare distinction of obtaining ISO 9002 quality management certification from a well-known European Certifying Authority. Nicco Parks is professionally managed and has also received certifications for ISO-9001, ISO-14001 and OHSAS -18001

Victoria Memorial :

At the southern end of Maidan stands the Victoria Memorial built between 1906 and 1921 on the lines of the Taj Mahal in memory of Queen Victoria. This huge white-marble museum houses a vast collection of memorabilia from the days of British empire. There are potraits, statues and busts of almost all the main participants in British India history. Two regular sound and light shows are held in the evening. Closed on Mondays. 

 

Saheed Minar: Hotels in Kolkata

This 165 ft. High monument was erected by public subscription in 1828, to honour Sir David Ochter Lony, a one- time resident of Malwa & Rajputana. More recently, it has now been renamed 'Saheed Minar' to honour the martyrs of the freedom struggle. An important landmark in Kolkata, it is located at the Northern end of the Maidan.