20 km
from city center 53 out of 79
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Also known as Vidyasagar Krirangan, Barasat Stadium is a football stadium located in Barasat in Kolkata. The stadium is mostly used for for CFL and I-League matches and has a seating capacity of 22,000 spectators.

3 km
from city center 54 out of 79
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East Bengal Ground is the home stadium of the East Bengal Football Club and can accommodate upto 23,500 people. The stadium also has a natural grass cover. Additional facilities include commentary boxes, radio box, ac changing rooms and a gym.

4 km
from city center 55 out of 79
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Built in 1820, Kolkata Race Course is the largest horse racing venue in the country. Maintained by Royal Calcutta Turf Club, the stadium hosts races in the months of July to September, and between November to March.

7 km
from city center 56 out of 79
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Nalban Boating Park is one of the most popular amusement parks in Kolkata situated in Bidhannagar. The beautiful green park is divided into three zones- ecological zones, theme gardens and recreational spaces; and it also facilitates boating in the lake situated within the premises.

10 km
from city center 57 out of 79
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Snow Park is situated within the Axis Mall in Newtown Kolkata and is a beautiful rendition of an amusement park covered in white snow flakes. It is especially popular among the city dwellers who do not experience real snow fall ever in the plain area. The park also has thrilling rides for both the kids and adults.

6 km
from city center 58 out of 79
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Wet-O-Wild aka the Pirates Bay is a widely popular theme amusement cum water park situated in Salt Lake City in Kolkata. It draws the maximum number of visitors during the summers. However, even in the winter season, the park attracts tourists coming to relax or sun soak in the appealing deer park situated within the premises.

3 km
from city center 59 out of 79
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Genesis Art Gallery is situated on the Middleton Street in Kolkata and has been popular for more than 30 years now for its exhibitions and displays on contemporary arts. Besides the Indian artists, the gallery also encourages international talent and art works. Among the most prominent names of the gallery are Rameshwa Broota, Suhas Roy, and Sunil Das.

3 km
from city center 60 out of 79
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Galerie 88 is a renowned gallery in Kolkata promoting modern and contemporary art. It hosts exhibitions displaying artworks of both the domestic and international stalwarts. The most noted artists celebrated in the gallery include MF Hussain, Ganesh Pyne, Paritosh Sen, SG Vasudev etc.

6 km
from city center 61 out of 79
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Experimenter Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge, Kolkata and is one of the finest contemporary galleries in the city. Besides it encourages and promotes young and budding artists. Among the most notable artists are Bani Adibi, Adip Dutta, Sanchayan Ghosh etc. They also host an annual event called 'Curator's Hub' every year in July.

4 km
from city center 62 out of 79
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Situated in Woodburn Park Road, Kolkata, Masters Collection Art Gallery was started with the objective to curate and display the artworks of the 'Old Masters' from the 12th to the 20th Century. But lately, the gallery has shifted their expertise to modern and contemporary arts. It organizes regular exhibitions showcasing works of eminent artists from all around the world.

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Situated in Bhowanipore in Kolkata, Verandah Art Gallery is a quaint boutique style gallery featuring artworks from contemporary artists. Ranging from realistic, figurative, abstract, surreal and experimental works, the gallery promotes and encourages young and budding artists.

5 km
from city center 64 out of 79
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Chitrakoot Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge in Kolkata and is the oldest commercial gallery in the city. The gallery is renowned for exhibiting art works of very many stalwarts so much so that it was frequently visited by M.F.Hussain also. The gallery also has a photography exhibit, an art library, a restoration department, and an art valuation consultancy.

6 km
from city center 65 out of 79
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Akar Prakar is another one of the renowned galleries situated in Gariahat in Kolkata. Originally the gallery started out at a furniture outlet in Jaipur. In 1992, it was moved to Kolkata and it started hosting 'media shows' showcasing contemporary and modern artworks.

3 km
from city center 66 out of 79
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Situated in the Park Street area in Kolkata, Aakriti Art Gallery focuses on the contemporary and modern artists, promoting and showcasing the talents of young and budding visionaries. It frequently hosts the GenNext exhibition to exhibit the young talents. It also has two wings - one for paintings and photographs, and the other for sculptures.

2 km
from city center 67 out of 79
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Chemould Art Gallery is a big name with its counterpart in Mumbai. Claiming to be one of the oldest galleries in India, it was founded by Mr. Keekoo Gandhy in 1941. It hosts various exhibitions to honour the prominent artists. The gallery is also believed to have mentored people like M F Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Ram Kumar, and SH Raza.

10 km
from city center 68 out of 79
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Situated on the Upen Banerjee Road in Kolkata, Janus Art Gallery is a unique gallery featuring collections from 'Old Master' meaning the old-age artists, line paintings, abstract paintings, contemporary paintings and sculptures. It also promotes the young and budding artists and the gallery can only be visited on prior appointment.

3 km
from city center 69 out of 79
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Harrington Street Arts Centre is situated on the Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road in Kolkata and is also known as the resource centre for diverse art forms. The gallery specializes in curating and presenting the artworks of contemporary artists both local and international.

5 km
from city center 70 out of 79
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CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd is one of the big names when it comes to modern art. The gallery displays the artworks of famous masters and also young budding artists. The highlight of the gallery is the annual Art Mela held every October annually. The take-away paintings are a treasure and are really reasonably priced.

1 km
from city center 71 out of 79
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Megan David Synagogue is situated in China Bazaar, Kolkata and was constructed in 1884. The building is build in red brick in the Italian Renaissance style. It is among the most notable buildings of Calcutta owing to its striking architecture and design.

1 km
from city center 72 out of 79
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Beth El Synagogue is situated at Barabazar Market in Kolkata, very close to the Maghen David Synagogue. Established in 1856, the building has marble steps leading to the arched hallway. The walls are adorned with stained glass windows. The hall also has balconies reserved for women.

1 km
from city center 73 out of 79
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Neveh Shalome Synagogue is situated in China Bazar in Kolkata and was established in 1831 by Shalom Obadiah ha - Kohen. The synagogue was demolished and reconstructed multiple times by the government and the Indian Jewish community. It was finally restored in 2014. Now it has simple but elegant interiors, and conducts regular prayers.

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Sur Jahan is a three-day annual World Peace Music Festival held in Kolkata and Goa. It was earlier known as Sufi Sutra and works on the motto of "Music For Peace, Music For All". The festival will be held on the first weekend of February in Kolkata, hosting artists from more than four nations this year. It is a non ticketed and a non-commercial festival which provides for one daytime workshop and one evening concert of each international group participating. For Sufi lovers, there is nothing better than the Sufi Sutra International Sufi Music Festival. By including at least 5-6 international bands and three national bands in every edition, it just promises to get bigger and better in the coming years.

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When in the City of Joy, do not forget to enjoy a dainty tram ride across town. The activity is one of the top things to do in Kolkata and the experience is going to be one of the most funnest experiences ever. The rusty trams maintain the very vintage charm and are equipped with a TV and FM radio. Although it was originally an important medium of transport, the trams have lately become really popular with tourists.

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The specialty of Kolkata is the very famous and the very delectable Bengali cuisine comprising of Macher Jhol, Biryani Rice, Mutton Kosha Mangsho, Alur Torkari, Luchi, Shukto, Chelo Kebab etc. Besides, the city also has a range of street food options like puchka, telebhaja, jhalmuri etc. Tasting the local authentic food is one of the top things to do in Kolkata.

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Mousuni is a tiny island which is attached to the Sunderbans Delta near Namkhana in West Bengal. Boasting of golden sandy shores, mesmerising orange sunsets and a beautiful view of the horizon, the island was first developed by the British to trade salt and dry fish. Considered to be a paradise among the nature lovers because of its serenity and tranquility, the island is a beautiful confluence of the river and the sea.

9 km
from city center 78 out of 79
Places To Visit in Kolkata

Flanked by River Hooghly on the Eastern bank, Dakshineswar Kali is a revered Hindu navratna temple which is presided by Bhavatarini - a form of Goddess Kali. Built in Rani Rashmoni in 1855 who was a devotee of Goddess Kali, the Bhavatarini form means ‘she, who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence.’ Aside from the main shrine, there are also several rooms built along the complex surrounding the boundary walls.

3 km
from city center 79 out of 79
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Ramkrishnapur Ghat is one of the ancient ghats in Kolkata, built along the banks of Ganga River. This beautiful and enchanting ghat is surrounded by a series of beautifully constructed ancient temples and staircases running towards the banks where one of the most beautiful Ganga Aarti takes place. While Varanasi and Haridwar are famous for its grand Ganga Aartis, Ramkrishnapur Ghat offers its own spin on it. Right from harmonious chanting of mantras, colourful flowers, grand Aarti Thaal (brass lamps) and a massive crowd of devoted attendees, all is seen here. The vibes are such that even with such a large number of devotees present, one's soul will be satisfied.