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BIRLA PLANETARIUM :- Kolkata's Birla Planetarium is a magnificent edifice set up  by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd July 1963. This one in  Kolkata is one of the three planetariums present in India and is hailed as the largest of its kind in the world.  Also known as Taramandal, the Birla Planetarium regularly  hold many programs are in various languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, and other regional languages.The planetarium  houses numerous innovations and creativity, giving out knowledge  to its fellow visitors. A visit to the Birla Planetarium is perhaps one of the  most innovative ways to ignite your interest in science  and the motion of planets. People, especially the astronomy  lovers, flock in from all over the world to experience the  amazing shows which are organized here. Interestingly, Birla Planetarium makes use of equipment which is quite old and is  no longer used in the newer facil...

NICCO PARK:- Nicco Park is the largest Amusement Park in Eastern India with 30 different Rides & Attractions. Food Court serves different varieties of food - Indian, Chinese, South Indian and a range of snacks items. Wet-O-Wild, Nicco's Water Park has the best quality of water and the environment with various Water Slides, Wave Pool and other water-based facilities. One can purchase or even hire swimming costumes besides hiring the lockers. Beach Cafe Restaurant serves a range of sumptuous vegetarian food. Nicco Super Bowl with 04 Bowling Lanes, Pool tables and other indoor  games are also strengthened with Food & Beverages for a corporate party  or personal get-together. Bowlers' Den Restaurant & Bar serves Tandoori &  Chinese Food with a complete range of alcoholic beverages, Cocktails & Mocktails. Nicco Park Kolkata Entry Fee:- 1) 200 Entry fee per person(Includes 11 Specified Free Rides...

INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE:- The Indian Coffee House, popularly known as the Coffee House of Calcutta, is situated at the heart of College Street. It is considered one of the most important cultural landmarks of Kolkata. The establishment of this building dates back to 1876, with the establishment of Albert Hall.    Since its inception, the atmosphere of the Coffee House is quite noisy. Still now, it is the gateway to freedom for the collegians. Previously, it was the meeting point of the eminent personalities belonging to the field of Bengali literature, arts, cinema, and politics, who spent hours debating and discussing matters that helped society. Timing, fees and more  time:- Operating hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM -9:00 PM Saturday:9:30 AM -9:00 PM Sunday:9:30 AM -9:00 PM Public Holidays:10:00 AM -9:00 PM ADDRESS:- 15, Bankim Chatterjee Street Kolkata, West Bengal 700073 India CONTACT NUMBER:- 09007798519

Belur Math :- The Belur Math is regarded as ‘A Symphony in Architecture’. This temple is one of the architectural wonders of India that  represents the idea of Universal Faith. The temple was conceptualized by none other than Swami Vivekananda, the renowned disciple of Sri Ramakrishna who took Hindu religion to the Western world. His idea and vision have inspired millions and today The Ramakrishna Mission stands as an exemplary work of the  great Monk and his brother disciples who pledged to serve the humanity selflessly.  The foundation stone was laid on 16th May 1935 by Swami Shivananda.  The temple was built with Swami Ji’s idea of incorporating the symbolism  of all religions of the world into a unique architectural structure that  will speak of Universalism of Faith. The temple was designed by his brother  disciple Swami Vijnanananda, a civil engineer in his pre-monastic life.    T he massive co...

Kumartuli:- Kumartuli, a neighborhood in Kolkata, India holds an  important place in history which has a long tradition  of clay idol-making along with a strong association with  the most important festival of Bengal – Durga Puja. At Kumartuli–the Colony of Potters, you would find  almost 400 sculptors etching through clay brought  from the nearby River Ganges to create some of the  most fascinating idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.  A whole army of sculptors, potters, frame decorators, and dressers work in harmony with heaps of straw, clay, cheap gold foils, bamboo, beads, and mundane things to create art pieces so vivid, stylised and grand that it evokes lifetime awe. More than 450 workshops owned by master  sculptors regularly create idols of Gods, Goddesses, and models for museums and galleries  here. The busiest time of the year is from September  to February when the major Hindu festivals of Durga Puja, Kali Pu...

Victoria Memorial:- Lord Curzon, Governor General and Viceroy of India during  the British period undertook the task of building this  the stately and spacious monument as a memorial to deceased  Queen Victoria. A sum of rupees 5 lakh was raised from  the general people of India for the construction of this  awe-inspiring memorial, which captivates the attention of  both young and old alike. In 1906, the Prince of Wales and  King George V laid down the foundation stone of Victoria  Memorial, and eventually, the monument was opened to the  public in 1921.“Another charming Taj”, “The finest building  in Bengal”, and “A poem in marble” are some of the literary  tributes that have been paid to the Victoria Memorial, which  overlooks the southern landscape of Kolkata. It is a gravely  sinful act not to visit the Victoria Memorial when you are  in the City of Joy. The sparkling white marble beauty, a symbo...

Howrah Bridge:- Howrah Bridge, located over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, is said to be the busiest bridge of the world.  It got its name owing to the fact that it connects the city of  Howrah to Calcutta. Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, India,  also known by the name 'Rabindra Setu', was set up in 1874. It stands on two 270 feet high pillars. Calcutta Howrah Bridge  is a cantilever truss bridge that was constructed without using any nuts and bolts. Though earlier it had a tram route, but presently, it is serving mainly as a Road Bridge.  Howrah bridge has got two sister bridges also, namely, Vidyasagar Setu and the Vivekananda  Setu that are situated at different points over the Hooghly river. This bridge acts as an  important symbol of Kolkata. However, that bridge was redesigned and Howrah Bridge was  constructed in 1942. It was opened for public use from February 1943. It took around 7  long years to...

Dakshineswar Kali Temple:- Dakshineswar Kali 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, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i.e.Saṃsara'. The construction of Dakshineswar temple was initiated in 1847 and it was  completed in 1855. The estimated cost of the construction was Rs. 9 Lakhs,  of which Rs. 2 Lakhs was spent on the very day of inauguration. The temple  along with its abiding areas spans 25 acres of land, which makes Dakshineswar  temple one of the biggest temples in Kolkata. The main temple premise is around  46 sq ft. Dakshineswar temple was built in the traditional ‘Nava- Ratna ’ or nine  spires style of Bengal architecture. The roof of the temple spires has been  grooved artistically with a striking resemblance with the Piranhas . The temple...

Eden garden cricket stadium- The stadium was established in 1864. The stadium gets its name from the Eden Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Kolkata, adjacent to the stadium, designed in 1841 and named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland, the then Governor-General of India. Initially, it was named 'Auckland Circus Gardens' but later changed to 'Eden Gardens' by its makers inspired by Garden of Eden in the Bible. According to popular culture, Babu Rajchandra Das, the then zamindar(landlord) of Kolkata, had gifted one of his biggest gardens beside river Hooghly, to Viceroy Lord Auckland Eden and his sister Emily Eden after they helped him by saving his 3rd daughter from a fatal disease. From then onwards the garden's name was changed from Mar Bagan to Eden Gardens. The cricket grounds were built between Babughat and Fort William. The stadium is in the B.B.D. Bagh area of the city, near the State Secretariat and opposite ...