Kolkata Fun » Sightseeing

Raichak

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:19:36 +0000

Raichak, a newly opened resort which is part of the Radisson chain with five star facilities and cruises on the River Hooghly.
o Bus from Esplanade

Mayapur

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:18:13 +0000

Mayapur is the centre for the ISKCON (Hare Krishna) movement with its Chandradoya temple dominating the landscape. Ritual poojas, chantings and bhajans and discourses on the Gita are a daily occurrence. Day tours are arranged by the ISKCON office, phone 2473757!2478242.
o Train to Krishnanagar bus to Mayapur.

Kalimpong

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:16:51 +0000

Kalimpong, this town at an altitude of 1250m., became a centre for the Scottish missionaries. Dr. Graham’s orphanage and school is still a reminder. The town is worth a visit for its three monasteries, churches, sericulture centre and orchid nurseries. The journey from Darjeeling via the Teesta bridge has magnificent views.
o Buses from Siliguri and Darjeeling.

Jaldapara widlife sanctuary

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:15:08 +0000

This sanctuary is home to the Bengal tiger, the one horned rhino, elephants, leopards, the barking deer and a number of species of birds. It covers 116 sq. km of towering trees within tall grasslands,
o Air to Bagdogra. train! bus to Jaldapara
o Train to New Jalpaiguri and Land Rover!
o Bus to Jaldapara

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:28:41 +0000

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum was Established in 1966, a permanent exhibition of industrial and technological progress in India. A seat of learning of modern science and technology for students, research scholars etc. Has a workshop which designs and produces much of its exhibits. Closed on Mondays.

Address: 19A Gurusaday Road. Kolkata – 700019
Phone: 2247 7241-43 / 6102

Centres of International Modern Art

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:27:15 +0000

Centres of International Modern Art (CIMA) is Establishes in 1993, the CIMA Art Gallery is situated at ‘Sunny Tower’ in Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, near Birla Temple. It is the first Art Gallery in Calcutta matching international standards and its cover area is no less than 11,500 sq. ft.
Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay

Located in Barrakpore, this smarak sangrahalaya holds a library and a museum on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

Address: 14, Riverside Road Barrackpore – 743 101 West-Bengal
Phone: 5600170

Vishnupur

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:04 +0000

Vishnupur, cultural centre is 152 km from Calcutta. In the 16th century this town was the capital of the Malla kings and has rich historical relics and temples with exquisite workmanship on terracotta tiles depicting scenes from the Hindu epics. Vishnupur is in the Bankura district, famous for its pottery (especially the Bankura horse) and silk. A visit to the Museum, Pathar Darwaza and Lal Band or watching the craftsmen at their work are worthwhile.
o Tram or bus
o Suggested ways to get there by public transport from Calcutta.

Sundarbans

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:22:27 +0000

This world heritage site the largest estuarine sanctuary in the world is the home of the Bengal tiger. It consists of 54 tiny islands. Innumerable waterways cover 2585 sq. km of this extensive mangrove swamp. West Bengal Tourism runs a launch service and organizes an overnight stay on the launch.
o Train to Canning, rivercraft to Sundarban Tiger Reserve.
o Bus from Esplanade to Basanti.
o Sonakhali, rivercraft to Sundarbans.