Agri Horticultural Garden |
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It was founded by William Carey in 1820. It has a significant collection of botanical varieties with facilities for gardeners and plant/flower lovers. No entry fee is charged. It is situated in Alipur, adjacent to Calcutta Zoological Garden. It is open from 7 am to 11 am & 1:30pm to 5 pm, closed on wednesday upto 11 am & on thursday. Office is open from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Address: South of National Library, Alipore.
Ph.: 2479 1713
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Energy Park |
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Started in 2000, it is a joint venture of WEBREDA, Science Technology & Renewable Energy Deptt., Govt. Of W.B. It is open from 10 am. to 7 pm.
Address: Eastern side of E.M. By - pass opposite to the Science City. |
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Nalban Boating Complex |
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This is a beautiful picnic spot for families who would like to spend a few hours in the quite greenery tucked away from the hussle and bustle of the city life. The attractions of the place are the paddle boats, shikaras & the hovercraft.
Address: Sector IV, Salt Lake City , near Nicco Park. Ph.: 2357 2888 |
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Aquatica |
Plunge into Aquatica where an ocean of undiluted excitement awaits you. Drive into Tornado, heart stoping 100ft. tunnel journey. Go wild on Mountain River, a thrilling ride through wilderness. Get into the swim of things with Aqua Dance, Island cafe & much more.
Address: Kochpukur, 15 min. drive from Nicco Park.
Ph.: 22213626 / 27 , 2249 3248, 9830020520
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Girish Mancha |
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Named under the great actor of Bengal, Girish Ghosh, this auditorium is under the Information & Cultural Affairs Department.
Address: 76/1 Bagh Bazar Street. Kolkata - 700 003 Ph.: 2554 4895 |
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Nature Study Park |
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Concern for Calcutta, a Citizen Action Group,took over a park and a tank on Loudon Street
& made it into a Nature Study Park, where children learn to identify plants with environmental studies. |
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Bana Bithi - (Manohar Das Tank) |
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A beautification project of CMDA inaugurated in the year 2000. One will enjoy the charm of greenary in the midst of fountains & murals
Address: At the crossing of Queen's way & Jawaharlal Nehru Road. |
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Horticulture Garden |
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Founded by William Carey in the year 1820,this garden has collection of botanical varieties
and promotes gardening & flower shows.
Address : Adjacent to Alipore Zoo, Kolkata |
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Nicco Park and Resorts Ltd. |
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Kolkata's first amusement park opened in 1991.
Located at Salt Lake, this amusement park
can be called The Disney land of West Bengal.
There is no bar for any age group in this
park. The various rides are enthralling. Food
is not allowed to be carried inside but there
are many food stalls to cater to all kinds
of tastes. The park is opened to the public
from 10.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. everyday during
the winter and 11.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M. everyday
during the rest of the year.
Address: Sector IV, Jheel Meel. Kolkata-91. Ph.: 2357 8101-0 |
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Botanical Gardens |
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Situated at Shibpur area of Howrah
District, it was laid out in 1787. This is
the oldest of all the Botanical Gardens in
India. Its cover area is 270 acres. Inside
is an incredible variety of about 50,000
trees. The pivotal attraction here is the
giant banyan tree which covers about 404
metres of land. It has 600 aerial roots,
157 offshoots hanging down from the original
tree.There are innumerable orchids and colourful
flowers. Boating takes place regularly on
the lake. There is a precious library in
the garden which comprises a rare collection
of books on Botany. It remains opens from
sunrise to sunset. This ethereal ambience
is ideal for fun, fiesta and frolics.
Address: 9 km. from Kolkata across the Hooghly river. Ph.: 2668 1466 |
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Lal Dighi |
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The Dalhousie Square Tank as named Lal Dighi to elderly Kolkatans is fed by natural springs, survives as the central feature of the town plan of Kolkata. It has a picturesque beauty surrounded by Writers' Buildings, Reserve Bank, GPO, Telephone Bhawan. Despite being called a Dighi or Lake, it is in reality a big pond. |
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Rabindra Sarobar/ Rabindra Sarobar Stadium |
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An artificial lake comprising of rowing clubs,safari garden, children's park, swimming clubs,
an open air theatre (Nazrul Mancha), a stadium etc. |
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Kolkata Maidan |
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The Maidan is the most conspicuous vestige
of British Calcutta. Ironically, what now
serves as a heaven of tranquility and respite
for Calcuttans, was originally intended
as a ground to test - fire the guns of the
Fort William. It is now a place for Migrants,
travelling performers and trades people
who exhibit their skills. One can have excellent
view of Victoria Memorial, Red Road, Sahid Minar etc. from here. |
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Mangal Pandey Park |
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In Barrackpore where Sepoy Mangal Panday's act of defiance set the country afire in
1857 and Panday was hanged & is remembered in this park on the river bank. A beautiful picnic spot & easily reached by train from Sealdah.
Address: Barrack Road, Barrackpore |
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Rabindra Sadan / Nandan |
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Rabindra Sadan is the seat of Bengali culture where cultural programmes & exhibitions are held regularly. The Nandan theatre hall behind Rabindra Sadan, is Calcutta's prime place for cine culture. It is a cultural centre for film enthusiasts and professionals. It was largely patronized by the late Satyajit Ray who inaugurated Nandan and designed its emblem. Its three motion picture theatres have the best screening facilities in Kolkata. One of the halls is used largely by film clubs to screen art films and parallel movies for their members.
Address : Cathedral Road. Kolkata -20 Ph: 2223 9936 / 9917 |
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Eden Gardens |
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An open air stadium with International repute
having over 100,000 spectator capacity. It
is the largest stadium of the world. Adjoining
the stadium is the vast expanse dotted with
beautiful trees and shrubs intersected by winding paths. |
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Millennium Park |
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A millennium gift from the CMDA inaugurated in the year 1999. It is a place to enjoy the ecstacy of the fresh cool wind of the ganges with your family & friends. It remains open everyday from 1 pm to 7 pm.
Address: On the Strand Road near Babughat. |
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Science City |
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Located on Kolkata's eastern metropolitan
bypass, it is place of entertainment and education
for persons of all ages. This 21st Century
marvel of science, communication and environment
is the first and only institution of its kind
in India. The convention centre complex has
a capacity of 2215 persons. Besides, there
are the main auditorium, mini auditorium and
8 seminar halls which are air conditioned
and fully equipped with latest audio visual
systems. Science City is the pride of Kolkata.
It is the gateway to the next century. It
is opened every day from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
(even on public holidays).
Address: On E.M.Bypass, J.B.S.Halden Avenue. Kolkata -46 Ph.: 2343 4343 / 2607 |
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Swabhumi - The Heritage Park |
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Address: Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, 89C Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani, Kolkata 700 054 Ph.: 2321 5486 2334 3903 |
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Zoological Garden |
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One of the largest & finest zoos in India, opened to public since 1870. It comprises several animals, birds and even creatures of rare species. The ' White Tiger ', an almost extinct race, is the chief attraction of the zoo. It houses a children zoo & has a separate aquarium across the street. Visiting hours : 8 am to 5 pm.
Address : Alipore, opposite to National Library Ph.: 2479 1150 |
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Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
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An open air stadium opened in 1985, popularly known as Salt Lake stadium. It is the biggest stadium in Asia & one of the ten biggest in the world. The seating capacity is 1,25,000 persons.
Address: E.M.Bypass, Salt Lake City. |
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