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Wonderful Places to Visit in Kolkata

Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Kolkata, and it's also one of the most famous. Built in 1859 by James Bennett, this bridge was designed as a cantilever bridge. This means that it was built using steel cables attached at each end so they could support themselves when there were no other supports underneath them.

Howrah Bridge crosses over Hooghly River (also known as Bhagirathi) and links Howrah with Kolkata via National Highway No. 19(which used to be called Grand Trunk Road).

Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is a memorial built to commemorate Queen Victoria. It was built in 1887 and is located at the junction of Park Street and Shakespeare Sarani.

The memorial's massive structure is made up of several parts, including an ornate dome which contains statues representing each British monarch from George III to Elizabeth II.

Howrah Station

Howrah Station is a major railway station in Kolkata, India. It is the main railway station in Kolkata and also serves as an important stop for trains to other parts of West Bengal as well as north India. The first line of this station was built by the East Indian Railway Company in 1855. This enabled them to start their services between Calcutta and Howrah (then known as Hugli).

The current structure of Howrah Station was completed in 1897 when it replaced its previous structure which had been built during 1840s-1860s by British colonial rulers after they acquired control over entire region from Mughal Empire's rule under Emperor Akbar Shah II back then!

Gariahat

Gariahat is a neighbourhood in Kolkata, India. It is a part of the Port Blair Municipal Corporation.

It is located on the eastern side of Kolkata city and has been declared as an industrial area by West Bengal government due to its proximity to industries like Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro Ltd., which will benefit from its convenient location near waterways such as Hooghly River and its tributaries."

Chakraberia Park and Zoo

Chakraberia Park and Zoo is a park and zoo located in the heart of Kolkata, India. It is one of the oldest parks in the city and was originally known as the Garden of Eden.

This public gardens were created by Lord Cornwallis, who was an English military officer and politician who served as Viceroy of India from 1784 to 1786 under George III as governor-general. He was also made Governor-General of Bengal (1785–1787) after being appointed Commander-in-Chief at Madras (now Chennai). The gardens were designed by Robert Adam who had previously built Marble Hill House near Paddington Green in London.[1]

Chakraberia Park covers an area of approximately 5 acres with fountains, waterfalls, lakes etc., artificial hills with cliffs overlooking them on all sides except one side where there are no cliffs but instead layers upon layers upon layers upon layers upon layers upon more layers stacked up like pancakes so high up they look like clouds floating above our heads!

Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Hoogly River in Howrah, India. It was built in 1887 and is the oldest surviving suspension bridge in India.

The bridge was built by George Tyler, who also designed bridges such as Victoria Falls Bridge (1872), Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge (1885) and Wilson's Arch at Lincoln Cathedral (1896).

The steel structure of this bridge consists of two main spans each consisting of three towers with piers at either end connected by cable stays through shear keys made from iron rods bent in half lengthwise and welded together at right angles on both sides. These shear keys support the weight of each tower above its center point which acts like an axle upon them preventing them from twisting or breaking under stress while they are being used as supports for lifting trains over rail tracks below.[2]

Howrah Maidan

Howrah Maidan is a large open space in the heart of Kolkata. It’s an ideal place for people to gather and relax, as well as play sports. The ground is divided into two sections: one for cricket and another for football matches.

The maidan also has an electric train that takes you from your hotel or residence to the venue without having to get on any other mode of transport besides walking where you can enjoy beautiful sights like those seen at Baghajatin Park or National Botanical Garden respectively!

Park Circus

Park Circus is a central park in Kolkata, India. It is one of the most famous parks in Kolkata and it has been visited by many tourists since its inception.

It is located in the heart of the city and is well connected through roads, railways and metro lines. The park has lot to offer to tourists like museums, art galleries, restaurants etc..

Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is a monument built to commemorate Queen Victoria. It is located at the heart of Kolkata, and has been declared as one of India's seven wonders by UNESCO.

The memorial was constructed between 1887 and 1896 and has been open for visitors since 1911. The architecture has been inspired by other architectural styles such as Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival, with some elements being influenced by Indo-Saracenic style as well.

Howrah Station, Sealdah, Salt Lake and Baruipur Railway station

Howrah Station, Sealdah and Salt Lake Railway stations are major railway stations in Kolkata. All three stations are located on the Howrah–Gaya line of the Indian Railways and are connected by the longest metro rail network in Asia. The distance between these three stations is around 20 km apart from each other.

Howrah Station is a major railway station in Kolkata, India which serves as headquarters for South Eastern Railway zone (SER). It also serves as an important stopover for trains plying between southern India and northern India via Calcutta Junction or Delhi Junction. The station was built by British engineers who were commissioned during 1854 CE when it became operational on 1st January 1855 with five platforms numbered 1-5 and one terminal yard (which later became known as "New Yard").

There are a lot of places to visit in Kolkata, but we have only covered some of the most popular ones. If you're looking for more information on these destinations, and other things worth visiting in India, check out our blog post on 10 Things To Do In Mumbai!