Kumartuli: The Home of Bengal’s Clay Artisans Kumartuli, a bustling neighborhood located in the northern part of Kolkata, is renowned for its rich heritage of clay artistry. This small locality, which derives its name from the Bengali word “kumor,”...
History The Writers’ Building was established in the year 1777 by Thomas Lyon for the English East India Company, and currently, its location is at BBD Bagh Kolkata. In the year 1821, a verandah of 128 ft and Ionic columns each consists of 32 ft high were added in the...
Vidyasagar Setu – The Second Howrah BridgeThe Saga Of The BridgePost-independence that is during and after the year August 1947, the commercial activity and the population both grew at a very rapid rate. Howrah bridge was the only connecting link across the river...
Victoria Memorial in Kolkata – let’s get to know the facts ! The City of Joy, Kolkata, is surrounded by beauty, culture, and art. It also holds immense emotion, which beautifully reflects the charm and elegance of this spectacular city. Besides, the place has several...
The Majestic Town Hall The Town Hall is the place where Kolkata introduces panorama of its heritage and stands majestically since the year 1814, after its completion. Besides, the great architect and engineer Major John Garstin designed it in a Roman Doric style with...
The Ancestral House Of Swami VivekanandaHistoryAncestral House is the place where the great sage and reformer Swami Vivekananda was born in the year 1863. Besides, he had spent his whole childhood and his early adulthood over there. There, he lived with his father...
Star Theatre – The Heritage Site Of Kolkata Location : The star theatre base was initially at Beacon Street but later moved to the current Bidhan Sarani. Besides, the place is just a ten minutes’ walk from the metro station- Sovabazar Sutanuti. A Rich and Glorious...
The Past The St. Paul’s Cathedral church was built with a purpose to replace the St John’s Church, which slowly became too small for the growing European community in Kolkata. Construction of the St Paul’s Cathedral began in the year 1839, and the construction was...
St. John’s Church, Kolkata; one of the architectural excellences of the city of palaces Architecture and cultural heritage is being retained in a number of cities all around the globe. Palatial extravagances are all about multiple facets of human existence. Building...
You can say that St. Andrew’s Church is the kind of Colonial Church and it stands on the North East part of the Dalhousie Square. This Scottish Kirk was being established in the ancient Grecian style and you can call it to be the first landmark that you can see when...
Shobhabazar Rajbari Among the old Royal Houses in Kolkata you can mention the name of Shobhabazar Rajbari. The house is known for its display of aristocracy. The edifice was given shape with the initiative of Raja Nabakrishna Deb. He was the most known and eminent...
The Shaheed Minar is the landmark of Kolkata. This is popularly known as the Monument. The same was established in the year 1848. It received the name of Ochterlony Monument as an honour. However, it received the name of Shaheed Minar as a tribute to the contribution...
Science City- The one-of-a-kind attraction of India Science city is one of those places in Kolkata where you can visit whenever you want. Besides, the finest part about this place is that you can visit here with your parents, with your partner. Also, you can attend...
The Raj Bhavan is the official residing ground for the governor of West Bengal. The Mahal was designed and conceptualized by Charles Wyatt and this happened at the Kedleston Hall of Derbyshire. The construction work took place under the supervision and guidance of...
Rail Museum – Howrah The Saga Rail Museum of Howrah became open to the public in the year 2006, under the category Specialized Railways and is currently under the Indian Railways. It is currently under the charge of Mr. Debasis Ghoshal the Heritage Inspector....
The Race Course in Kolkata is also known as the Royal Calcutta Turf Club and in short it is known as RCTC. The Race Course is the premier horse racing club and it is based in the city of Kolkata. In fact, this is considered as one of the best racing grounds in entire...
Princep Ghat – KolkataTrips.com Princep Ghat – KolkataTrips.com Princep Ghat – KolkataTrips.com One of the amazing places in Kolkata to explore is Princep Ghat. It is the memorial of James Princep. He was an Anglo-Indian Scholarand also anhonorary...
Parasnath Jain Temple History Built in 1867 by Ray Badridas Bahadur, the Jain Parasnath Temple is one of the holiest shrine belonging mainly to the Shwetambar sect of Jainism. The beautiful temple also has four main shrines dedicated to different Tirthankars of the...
Shree Digambar Jain Parasnath Temple, Belgachia History The place called Belgachia was once amongst the many villages which Siraj-ud-daulah purchased from Mir Jafar. It was Siraj-ud-daulah who gave identity to these villages. The foundation of this temple dates back...
Park St cemetery- The epitome of beauty and horror Park St cemetery is the best place for you if you have particular fascinations about spookiness. Once you visit this place, a blanket of eeriness will surround you. However, the brilliant architecture and the...
