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Places of
Interest
Kolkata is a gate way to the east. Nature has been kind to the state of
West Bengal. It has beautiful beaches, dense forests and the Himalayan
mountains. There are also historical sites, hot springs and other places
of interest in close proximity to Kolkata. During the course you will be
free on most of the weekends and can make good use of them to travel
around.
For all kinds of tours and travels you ca contact the West Bengal
Tourism Office at West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation’s office
at 3/2 BBD Bagh (East), Kolkata (Tel: 248 5917 / 210 3199)
 Day
Trips
Weekend
Trips
If
you have more than a weekend to spare
1. Day Trips
City Tour
Historical
Natural
Religious
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The Birla
Temple
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The Kalighat
Temple
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Dakshineshwar
Temple
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Armenian
Church
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Jain Temple
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St. Paul’s
Cathedral
Heritage
Others
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Mother Teresa’s House
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Kumartuli – artisan town
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Nicco Park- entertainment park
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Science City- advances in science
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Nehru Children’s Museum
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Aquatica- Water theme par
Day Trips around the city
Mayapur is located on the banks of the Ganges river near
Navadvip, West Bengal, India, 130 km north of Kolkata (Calcutta). It is
considered a holy place by a number of other traditions within Hinduism,
but is of special significance to followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as
the birthplace of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, regarded as a special incarnation
of Krishna and Radha. It is visited by over a million pilgrims annually.
Buses and taxis can help you reach Mayapur.
Diamond Harbour is within easy reach of Kolkata, just
around 50 km, it is generally a day out picnic spot for city dwellers.
It is in the southern suburbs of Kolkata, on the banks of river Hughli
quite near where the river meets the Bay of Bengal. This small town is a
popular weekend tourist spot located in South 24 Parganas district.
There is an old lighthouse nearby. Diamond Harbour is well connected
with Kolkata by road and rail. The tourist lodge, Sagarika, located on
the riverbank, has been popular for many years. It also has a number of
private hotels.
 Belur Math, sprawling over forty acres of land on the
western bank of the Hooghly (Ganga), in Howrah district, an hour’s drive
from Kolkata, is a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the
world professing different religious faiths. Even people not interested
in religion come here for the peace it exudes. The organization aims at
the harmony of religions, harmony of the East and the West, harmony of
the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development
of human faculties, social equality, and peace for all humanity, without
any distinctions of creed, caste, race or nationality.
Bandel Church - There was earlier a Portuguese settlement
at Bandel. There are the Church and the Monastery, which were built
around 1660 by the Portuguese. Bandel Church is one of the oldest
Christian churches in West Bengal. It is dedicated to Nossa Senhora di
Rozario. The keystone of an older church with the year 1599 on it adorns
the riverside gate of the monastery attached to it. It is 40 km from
Howrah Station which is the main railway junction in kolkata.
Cruise on the River - The West Bengal Government Tourism
Department organizes steamer cruises on the River Hooghly. Contact the
office for further information.
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Earn $300/Month for 3-6 months
