Kolkata and its charms are famous- everyone knows about it, and everyone loves Kolkata for it. It loves to capture the fancy of all its visitors. From history to culture, and from tradition to nightlife- the wide range of things that you can do in Kolkata will render your itinerary a busy one. You’ll find modernity and history go together, hand in hand. So, for all of you out there who are travelling to Kolkata, but can’t give much time to the cause, here’s a list of Places to Visit in Kolkata in 1 Day that will help you out in knowing the city better:
Day 01: The best of Kolkata
Of course, you won’t be able to cover the whole lot in one day, but you can obviously check out the best of it. So keeping that in mind, here are some of the things that you must see, when you can only spare a day!
- It goes beyond saying that you must visit Victoria Memorial. This is an obvious destination. You will definitely be spellbound. Also, don’t forget to check out the museum inside Memorial.
- You must definitely see St. Paul’s Cathedral. The beauty and the peacefulness of the place will soothe your soul.
- Indian Museum is a must-visit. The huge building itself is a beautiful architectural work. Along with that, the specimens that are displayed in the building are absolutely one of a kind.
- Howrah Bridge must be visited because the sheer brilliant architecture of the bridge (made by the British), will surely amaze you! The hanging bridge is one of a kind.
- Dakshineswar Temple must be visited because nothing speaks of peace and divinity quite like this place.
- Birla Planetarium is a must-visit!
- Lastly, visit Princep Ghat to experience Kolkata’s eternal beauty and also experience the peace that the city offers.
Eateries
If you’re thinking of sightseeing on a weekday, we’ll recommend you to go have breakfast at the newer joints. You can, of course, go to Flury’s. But, rather, you can also check out The Country House (4B, Allenby Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata) or Biker’s Cafe (31, Elgin Road, Bhawanaipore,1st Floor, Kolkata). For lunch, have some traditional Bengali cuisine at Bhojohori Manna or 6 Ballygunge Place. You can have dinner at the newer and more happening places like Ozora (858 20th floor, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata) or Gabbar’s (1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area Kolkata).
If you’re sightseeing on a Sunday, have breakfast at the famous Territy Bazar for the best Chinese that you’ll ever have.
How to Reach
Kolkata is easily accessible by air, road, and rail.
By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport connects all major cities to Kolkata. It is about 17 km from the heart of the city.
By road: You’ll get various roads and buses to Kolkata. The National Highways will connect you to the city and the amazing roads will be great to drive on.
By train: There are hundreds of trains which ply daily from the various railway stations in Kolkata. You’ll be able to get many trains which will easily bring you to Kolkata.
So here were the places in Kolkata which are a must visit. This list of Places to Visit in Kolkata in 1 Day will definitely help you to plan your trip better. If you get the time to walk around in the city, you’ll realise that one day is too less to experience the city and know what all it offers. Next time, keep some more days to explore the city better. Until then, happy travelling!
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