Things To Do In Kolkata
It is not a city you can whiz through. Its rich heritage needs to be discovered layer by layer. So before you pack your bags, here’s a list of places that should be on your ‘Bucket List’ before you fly. Things to do in Kolkata Belur Math and Dakshineshwar Away from the chaos and the hustle bustle of the city, these temples are located on the banks of the Hooghly River. It is clean, peaceful and a perfect place to relax. It was founded by Swami Vivekananda and is not the headquarters of the Ramkrishna Math religious organization. The temple incorporates architecture and designs from Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. There is no entry fee to enter the premises. You can commute between the two places on a ferry by walking to the river pier on either bank of the River, the cost for which is INR 10 per person. Timings – 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM Belur Math, Kolkata Marble Palace Built in 1835 by a King from the prosperous Mallick family, this magnificent mansion is as grand as it is cu...