Zoological Garden was Established in 1875, and spread over nearly 100 acres in the heart of Kolkata are the Zoological Gardens. Inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1876, it is one of the oldest and the largest Zoos of India.
No TagNetaji Research Bureau is Established in 1961 at the Bose family house on Elgin Road, this bureau holds the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose archieval material including Freedom Library and his personal effects. It is open from 12 noon to 4 pm.
No TagKalighat Temple The original temple was a small hut. A small temple was constructed by King Manasingha in the early Sixteenth century. The present temple was built in 1809 on the site of an ancient temple.Located in the city of Kolkata on the banks of the river Hooghly (Bhagirathi), it is popularly known as Kalighat. There is a theory that the name Kalikata anglicised into Calcutta and is derived from the temple at Kalighat.
The temple at Kalighat as a place of worship for the Sakti cultists was set up by the Sabarna Roy Choudhurys, A famous Brahmin Zamindar family of Barisa in the district of 24 Parganas. This family was one of the foremost Brahmin families in Bengal and still continues to be very highly regarded for the various contributions to the cultural development of Bengal. Different branches of the Sabarna Roy Choudhurys had settled themselves at other villages, namely, Halisahar, portions of Calcutta, Baruipur, etc.
The Rabindra Bharati Museum contains vestiges of the Bengal Renaissance of the nineteenth century. Situated near Girish Park on Chittaranjan Avenue, it is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on weekdays (1.30 p.m. on Saturdays).
No TagDarjeeling , India is a popular hill station 686 km from Calcutta, over 7000 ft. above sea level and is famous for its panoramic view of its snowy peaks. The quaint journey to Darjeeling, on the famous toy train from Siliguri which loops its way through the mountains is an experience in itself.
o Air to Bagdogra, taxi to Darjeeling
o Train to New Jalpaiguri, taxi, bus.
o Land Rover to Darjeeling
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture at Gol Park, Calcutta, is a branch of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math (Worldwide headquarters of all RKM centres and sub-centres.). The Institute is well known for its philanthropic, educational and cultural activities all over the world. The building is having a very good Auditorium with a very good Library which contains rare books on History, Religion, Philosophy etc.
No TagPalm Village Resort Kolkata is located 36 kms from Airport, 40 kms from Railway Station, and 38 kms from Bus Stand. Palm Village Resort Kolkata (Calcutta) is partially airconditioned, with a total of 44 rooms. Palm Village Resort Kolkata (Calcutta) has 1 restaurant serving Indian cuisines.
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