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Old 13-04-2019, 04:08 PM   #19
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Default Re: Places to visit in Kolkata

West Bengal's capital Kolkata. Since the beginning of independence, this city is still standing on equal footing with its prehistoric monuments.

In the battle of historic Palashi in 1757, with the final defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal, to the British East India Company, the establishment of complete colonial power on Calcutta started. In 1793, gradually, British power was going to bring their kingdom from Murshidabad to Calcutta, Kolkata became the capital of British India.
Let us take a look at some special tourist spots in Kolkata that have been attracting tourists from the past evenly since the past.

Calcutta Fort William: According to King William III of England, the East India Company named it 'Fort William' by the name of William William This fort was once played in the clash of Bengal Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula and English power. 2 square km of Kolkata Maidan The eastern part of the fort is now used as headquarters of the army. To reach here, you will have to go straight to Fort William at any minibus, Dharmatala-47 or 47 bus in the park.


Victoria Memorial: This attractive building made of marble stones at the junction of Red Road and Queens Way was built to commemorate the empress Victoria of England. Here are some of the beautiful beautiful architecture and images of ancient India and abroad. Here too, many notable monuments and libraries used in the British period will be seen. The Victoria Memorial is open for the remaining 6 days of the week except Monday. There are also arrangements for hiking the horse carriage to see the field. To reach here, you will have to go to the Planetarium with any bus from Rabindrasadan from Dharmatala. To enter here with Church Gate.


Princep Ghat: Nine nineteenth century variations still exist in this ghat named by famous James Princep. More than 150 years old this place is decorated with flowers and lamps on the bank of the Ganges. The diversity of the night attracts more and more strangers. To reach here, you will have to go straight to Princep Ghat by taking any bus from Babughat. Tourists can go from Dumdum to even if they want.


Nicco Park: This park, located in Salt Lake, is a very delightful place for children. There are many types of rides to ride here. Aside from Ride, the water park and water rides are also here. Park is open from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, all year round except holi time. To reach here, you will have to take any buses from Nicco Park to Dharmatla. In addition, from Ultodanga to the front of the Niko Park directly in auto or in a small carriage.


National Library: The National Library Building of Calcutta used to be the bungalow and office of the lieutenant governor of Bengal during British rule. The most proud thing is that the Calcutta National Library is considered as one of the world's best libraries. Previously the name was 'Imperial Library'. It is located near the Alipore Zoo. To reach here, you will have to go from Dharmatla to any of the Thakurpukur buses in front of the Alipore Zoo.


Nandan: Located near Rabindra Sadan ‘Nandan’ is basically a cultural center and cinema hall. There are many Bangali rallies every day to watch movies. There are also occasional film world events organized here. In addition to the common people, many distinguished and noble people are gathered here. To reach here you will have to go to Ravindra Sadan by taking bus or car from Dharmalla.
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Eden Garden: In 1840, the foundations of Lord Auckland's sister Miss Eden were named after 'Eden Garden'. There are many people in India and the world's first-class famous cricket stadium. Here you will see a Burmese pagoda among the spectacular objects. It is situated on the southern side of the High Court. To reach here you have to go to Babughat or Akashbani.


Alipore Zoo: In 1876, this zoo was built on 45 bighas of land in Alipura, Kolkata. This is a suitable place to spend a day with the family. Like Nicco Park, it is also a delightful tourist center for children. Here you can see tigers, lions, deer, giraffes, kangaroo, zebra, elephants, white banners, Nilgai etc and many more attractive and indigenous and colorful birds. This place is open all week except Thursday. To reach here, you will have to found the bus from Dharmatla toThakurpukur.


Science City: It is one of the special attractions among the various tourist centers of Kolkata. Here are various types of science-based exhibitions. There are space theater, time machine and more variety of science exhibitions. There is also a very large auditorium here. This museum is located near Bypass and Park circus. There are buses to reach here from Dharmatala.
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Howrah Bridge: The Rabindra Bridge situated on the Hooghly River is the bridge connecting between Kolkata and Howrah. In 1945, this bridge was built by breaking the old Paltan bridge connecting Kolkata-Howrah. This Bridge is the fourth Cantilever Bridge in the whole world. Howrah Bridge is ready to bear any kind of storm. This bridge carries more than 10 million pedestrians and more than 80 thousand vehicles daily. Any bus out of Dharmatala can be reached here.
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