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Fort William:
To consolidate their hold on Bengal and avoid any further attack on the
trade establishments the British had built a fort which cost them an
awesome 2 million pounds in those days. With the permission of the Nawab
of Bengal, this fort was built between 1696 and 1702 by the British East
India Company and named after King William III of England. In 1756 the
fort was taken by the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-dullah. In 1757 East
India Company regained their power and demolished this fort and they
started reconstruction of the fort. The new fort was completed in 1773.
The forest around this fort was cleared to give a clear shot to the
cannons. Strangely enough not a single shot has been fired from the
fort. Today the fort stands as the reminder of first steps of British
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Maidan:
The lungs of Kolkata (Calcutta), The Maidan is one of the few open
spaces in the city. The forest around the new Fort William was cleared
to give a clear shot to the cannons. Thus the Maidan was created in
1758. The treeless character of the Maidan changed almost a century
later when trees were planted and avenues constructed. Access to this
park was limited during the British rule. Now it is the central place in
Kolkata (Calcutta) to organize any fair, rallies, exhibitions or just
have a chat with friends. Besides political rallies, the Maidan is also
the favorite rendezvous for the sports loving people of Kolkata
(Calcutta). The Maidan acts as breather for the otherwise congested
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Victoria
Memorial: A splendid example of British architecture, this
building in white marble was built in memory of Queen Victoria and was
inaugurated by Prince of Wales in 1921. The project was commissioned by
Lord Curzon (infamous for his partition of Bengal) in 1906. The
architect was Sir William Emerson. It is based on architecture of the
Taj Mahal. Its foundation stone was tapped into place by George V on his
princely excursion to Kolkata (Calcutta) in 1906. The monument was
finally completed in 1921. Built with white marble from Markana,
Rajasthan, it is probably the most graceful structure in Calcutta. Today
it’s a museum having various Queen Victoria memorabilia, Raj paintings
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Birla
Planetorium: One of the earliest Planetariums in India. The
only planetarium in the country, whose dome houses a collection of
projectors and optical equipments expensively imported from East
Germany. It is the largest planetarium in South-East Asia and the second
largest planetarium in the world. It was opened in 1961 and the cost of
completion came to about 2 crores. The capacity of the auditorium is
500. There are daily shows in different languages. Inside the
planetarium you can relax and gaze at the stars which are better seen
here than in the polluted atmosphere out side. The planetarium gives
complete information about the Universe and our solar systems. The
models and the pictures kept here are special attraction for the
children. |
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Shahid Minar:
Previously known as Ochterlony Monument, located in the heart of
Esplanade in the northern part of the Maidan. A combination of Turkish,
Egyptian and Syrian architectural elements, this monument was built in
1828 in honor of Sir David Ochterlony who led the British forces to
victory in the Nepalese wars. It was renamed as the Shahid Minar in
memory of India’s martyred freedom fighters. The panoramic view of the
city from the top of the monument is really captivating. With 218 steps,
this 52 meters high monument consists of a combination of Egyptian base,
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Nandan:
A modern cinema complex, a unique cultural centre without a parallel in
the country. It was inaugurated by Satyajit Ray in 1985. It is the
symbol of art and culture in the city which is termed as the Cultural
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Indian Museum:
The Indian Museum was established in 1878 by Danish botanist Nathaniel
Wallich. It is built in Italian architectural style and is considered
the largest and oldest museum in the country and one of the best in
Asia. It is the ninth oldest regular museum of the world, and is the
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Rabindra
Setu: The symbol of Calcutta, this bridge is a marvel of
British engineering. The Rabindra Setu also known as the Howrah Bridge
is one of three bridges on the river Hooghly and is a suspended bridge
on pillars. This cantilever bridge was built in 1943 and is 97 metres
(295 ft) high and 705 meters (2,150 ft) long. Though very old, the
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St Paul’s
Cathedral: The St. Paul’s Cathedral was erected by Major W.
N. Forbes in 1847. It has many well-preserved memorials, one of which is
a stained glass panel of the west window, designed by Sir Edward
Burne-Jones in 1880 to honour Lord Mayo assassinated in the Andaman
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Vidyasagar
Setu: An architectural beauty, the Vidyasagar Setu is
designed on the famous San Francisco Golden Gate. It’s a unique one, and
the only one of its kind in India. The bridge with it’s network of criss-crossing
and overlapping flyovers is a marvel. This impressive cable stayed
bridge relieves pressure on the Rabindra Setu (Howrah bridge) by acting
as the second main link to the city. The bridge, inaugurated in 1992,
connects Kolkata (Calcutta) to it’s twin city Howrah. With 9 lanes of
traffic routes the bridge is capable of handling more than 85,000
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National
Library: Kolkata’s most important library is the National
Library. The National Library, is India’s largest library. Housed in the
former residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, the library was
founded in 1948 with the enactment of the Imperial Library Act, 1948.
The library contains a huge collection of rare books and manuscripts. It
is an institution of national importance which acts as a reference
center for research scholars. It coordinates and determines standards in
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Eden Gardens:
Named after the sister of Alexander, the Eden Gardens used to be a lush
area covered by trees and gardens. Major part of the garden has been
taken to construct one of the largest and beautiful stadiums of India -
the Eden Garden or the Ranji Stadium. The place still holds the charm to
attract people who come here for a stroll and relax. The area also has a
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Shibpur
Botanical Garden: The botanical garden of Kolkata (Calcutta)
is perhaps the most important gardens in India. The Botanical Garden was
set up in 1786 by Col Robert Kyd. The garden has a well classified and
categorized variety of Flora and Fauna. The 250 year old Banyan tree is
a special attraction. It is said that the tree has spread its area so
much that it is difficult to say which one is the original trunk. The
circumference of the tree is around 420 meter and it reaches upto 24.5
meter in height. The botanical garden is located on other side of
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Kalighat
Temple: The Kalighat Temple is one of the pithasthans of
Hindus in India. The legend says that the little toe of Sati, wife of
Lord Shiva, fell in this place. Since then it has been an important
pilgrimage site. But the temple is dedicated to the destructive side of
Shiva which takes the form of Kali. She requires sacrifice daily to
satisfy her blood lust so every morning goats are sacrifices on the
alter of the temple. The present Kali temple was built in 1809 by the
Subarna Roychowdhury family on the site of an ancient temple. It is also
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Marble Palace:
The marble palace was the private mansion of Zamindar (Land owner) Raja
Rajendro Mullick, who had built this palace in 1835. It is situated on
the Muktaram Babu Street in a congested part of the city. A real garden,
of maybe of an acre with a Palladian Mansion set square in the centre.
Today this place has an incongruous collection of statues and paintings.
There is also a private zoo housing a collection of birds from different
corners of the world.
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Belur Math:
The Ramkrishna mission established by Swami Vivekanand has its head
Quarters here at Belur Math. The math was established in 1899. The
Indian Philosopher Ramkrishna who preached unity among all the religions
died in 1897 and his follower Swami Vivekanand (1863-1902) established
the mission in 1938 to preach the teachings of his Guru. The mission was
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St. John’s
Church: The St. John’s Church which dates back to 1787 was
built at a cost of 2 lakh Rupees. Located to the south of B.B.D. Bag,
St. John’s Church was built by the grave of Job Charnock, the founder of
Kolkata (Calcutta). Based on Greek architecture and designed by Lt.
James Agg, the graceful Church is made entirely of stone. It has a
number of monuments like the octagonal mausoleum of the founder of
Kolkata (Calcutta), Job Charnock. The Church grounds also contain the
graves of Charnock’s daughters. Admiral Watson, the hero of the 1757,
who helped Lord Clive in retaking Kolkata (Calcutta) from
Siraj-Ud-Daulla, is also buried here. The obelisk commemorating the
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Metro Railway:
In a city with 14 million people commuting from one place to other is a
big problem. The narrow and tiled roads aggravates this problem. This
problem was solved by the introduction of the underground railway in the
city. Though tunnel railways are very popular in the Western countries
but it was introduced for the first time in Calcutta in India. Today the
Metro Railway covers a distance of 16 kms with 17 stations in 33
minutes. The Metro Railway was constructed progressively from 1972 to
1995, Phase-I a length of 3.04 kms from Esplanade to Bhowanipur having
been completed in 1984. This rapid transport system has decreased the
load on the surface transport and is also a major attraction for the
tourists. The metro runs from Tollygunge in the Southern Calcutta to Dum
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Jorasanko
Thakurbari: The world famous poet Rabindranath Tagore was
born and died in this house, now referred to as the Jorasanko Thakurbari.
It was built in the 18th century by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore (Rabindranath
Tagore’s grandfather). The complex has several buildings. Located at the
junction of the Chitpur Road and the Vivekananda Road, it is the
headquarter of Rabindrabharati University, a famous center for the study
of the Indian Arts. There is a museum too in memory of the great Tagore
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Dakhineshwar Temple: The famous Dakhineshwar Temple, located
in Dakhineshwar was built in 1847 and completed in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni
(1793-1861). This temple is associated with one of India’s greatest
religious philososphers - Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (Gadadhar
Chattopadhyay - 1836-1886). It is where he attained his enlightenment.
The main temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The main temple is called
the Navaratna Temple. Here there is a silver lotus with a thousand
petals. The Kali temple is surrounded by 12 other temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The Panchavati, a congregation of five ancient trees, is a
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Rabindra Sarobar:
An artificial lake was built towards south of the city. Rabindra Sarobar
or the Lakes as it is popularly named, is a large public park beside a
lake in South Kolkata (Calcutta). It has several rowing clubs, a stadium
a cultural complex, known as Nazrul Mancha, formerly known as Open Air
Theater, and a children’s park Today this lake serves as venue for the
hosting of various competitions in swimming and boating. Beside the lake
is a sports complex which is meant for training sportsmen in various
discipline. In the idyllic surroundings is set a Yoga centre for
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Alipore Zoo:
Spread over an sprawling area of 45 acres the Alipore Zoo is perhaps the
largest in the country. This zoo was established in 1876 as a private,
voluntary society. It is the one of the oldest zoological gardens in
India. The main attraction are the white tigers of Rewa. Also are famed
the winter migration of birds to this zoo. The Alipore zoo has got a
Reptile house which houses some of the reptiles found in India. The
reptiles kept here includes King Cobra and the Crocodiles. An added
attraction is the aquarium across the road, with its collection of over
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Nicco Park:
Set up in Salt Lake, on the north-eastern fringe of Kolkata (Calcutta),
this amusement park covers an area of 40 acres, and offers wholesome fun
for children as well as adults. There are a wide variety of rides to
choose from, with the Toy Train, Cable Car, Tilt-a-Whirl, Water Chute,
Water Coaster, Flying Saucer, Pirate Ship and Moonraker being the
popular ones. There is also a food park where visitors can sample
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Science City:
Asia’s only venture of the kind, the Science City of Kolkata (Calcutta)
stands at the intersection of the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass and the
Park Circus Connector. Here science and technology have been put to
ingenious use to explain scientific principles. Natural phenomena such
as earthquakes, quicksand and tornadoes have been simulated. Life size
models of dinosaurs and a representation of the interior of a volcano
are some of the many displays intended to create a scientific interest
in the mind of the layman. There is also a large collection of live
birds and insects. Other popular sections deal with travel through time
and outer space. The Time Machine transports visitors across aeons,
simulating past and future with sights and sounds. The main attraction
is the Space Theatre - a circular auditorium with a dome-shaped ceiling
which, from the interior, looks like an inverted bowl. Projections are
cast on the dome by the novel Astrovision technology for a
larger-than-life experience. The audience travels vicariously into the
mysteries of space, into the darkness of some remote forest or into the
blue oceanic depths. There is a toy train, a ropeway and a playground
for children, complete with swings, jungle gyms, etc. A major attraction
is the musical fountain, where coloured jets of water dance to the sound
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Aquatica:
An 8-acre water park has come up at Kochpukur, near Kolkata (Calcutta)
on July 22, 2000. Known as Aquatica, this theme park in Kochpukur,
Rajarhat, offers visitors a cool respite from the heat and grime of city
life. Aquatica is the latest addition to Kolkata’s hangouts with its
ability to host big events like fashion shows and Dandia parties. The
park easily accommodates 5,000 people. An artificial river meanders
through the park. Visitors are allowed to swim and wade in it. The river
water is recycled every hour, keeping it crystal clear and welcoming.
Aquatica features great rides and adventures such as the Black Hole,
where one enters a dark hole from a great height and emerges at the
ground level. The Aqua Dance Floor, where visitors can sway to non-stop
music, is fitted with nozzles that spray the surrounding air with water.
High, artificial waves have been created to make the Wave Pool. There is
also a Kiddies Pool that exhibits a shipwreck. Tower No. 1 - a 100 feet
structure of convoluted tubes - whisks your adrenaline as you slide past
twists and turns at blinding speeds. Comic scenes will awaits one at
Tornado - a smaller version of Tower No. 1 - with fewer turns and more
inclines. One can also opt for the Slide, and enter the water from a
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Birla Mandir:
Located adjacent to the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club, not far from
Gariahat market, it is one of the latest addition to the city’s list of
tourist spots. It took 26 years and 180 million rupees to build. The
gates were opened to the public in 1996. Sandstone has been used on the
exterior of the temple, and marble for the interiors. Traditional
artistry, coupled with modern technology, has lent uniqueness to the
architecture. Sculptors were brought in from Agra, Mirzapur and
Muzaffarpur to execute the intricate patterns on the walls. There are
artefacts made of silver and Belgian glass. Messages from the Bhagavad
Gita have been carved on marble. Inside this 48.7m high temple are idols
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Raj Bhavan:
To the west of Esplanade, stands the Raj Bhavan or the state governor’s
official residence. Built between 1797 and 1803, it was designed by
Capt. Charles Wyatt as a replica of Keddleston Hall, Lord Curzon’s
ancestral home in Derbyshire. The architecture is neo-classical, with
distinct baroque overtones. The large compound is accessible from all
four sides through tall impressive gateways. Palm-fringed drives lead to
the majestic building. The silver coloured dome lends an aura of elegant
dominance to this splendid structure. It houses a rare collection of
antiques, including Tipu Sultan’s throne, which was later confiscated by
George V, and the glittering chandeliers in the ballroom. The
first ever elevator of Kolkata (Calcutta)
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Police Museum:
The exhibits have been collected with a great deal of painstaking
effort. There are fragments from original letters from none other than
Job Charnok himself, which are bold and bloody in dealing with the
natives “should they offer any such thing we should cut their throats”,
maps of the time, horrendous gadgets of torture as well as a whole host
of pistols, country weapons and a historic book bomb! It is
one of the first museums of it’s kind in
the world, and certainly in India. The Police Museum brings back
memories of an era the generation born in independent India never
experienced. Looking at the exhibits in the museum, one can get an
instant recap of the struggle for freedom. There are interesting written
accounts to complement the highly unusual exhibits which include the
tyre and damaged car door of the then powerful Commissioner of Police,
Charles Tegart, the attack on whom must have set off shock waves through
the European community when the incident occurred. The dramatic
difference in the British and Indian viewpoints at that time can clearly
be discerned. In the Garlick murder case for instance, Bimal Gupta
writes in anguish, “Cursed be your courts, whose injustice condemned
Dinesh Gupta to execution. Receive the reward for it”, before making
his assassination attempt and then committing suicide. In stark contrast
to the gory exhibits which belong to earlier times, current exhibits
include lyrically beautiful antique stone sculptures which have been
seized by the police when they were being smuggled out of the country.
They are a pointer to the changing times and to the multiplicity of
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Clown Town:
Those who want more fun and enjoyment for a longer while, especially for
the kids, may enter the Clown Town, which is about 9 kms away from
Science City on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass off Bagha Jatin Railway
Station. Very appropriately, it was thrown open to public on 14th
November on the occasion of Children’s Day. Here the adults may
rediscover the child in themselves while watching their children to
enjoy the fun with ha-has and hi-his. True to the name of the place,
clowns can be seen everywhere and they are of all forms - real clowns,
hardboard cutouts and painted ones. Besides these clowns, there is much
more to satisfy the kids and the adults alike. Apart from slides and
swings, the tiny jeeps, cars and bikes have the irresistible attraction
to the kids. Bungee runs, wall jumps, roller-skating on a 250 sq ft
rink, assault zones and Cuddly Corner spreading over 40,000 square feet
of well-designed landscape are some of the items allowing the kids to be
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Space Circle:
A new-age family club, the first of its kind in Kolkata, has come up off
VIP Road, about 2 kms from the Airport. It is The Space Circle.
Classical games or new generation sports, modern leisure or traditional
comforts - all is available under the same compound. Covering an area of
60,000 sq ft, and housed in a four-story building, the Space Circle
features attractions like a four-lane bowling alley, artificial rock
climbing (40 ft), roller blading, and the like. The virtual games arcade
promises to give much delight to children, with sophisticated games for
different age groups. It is the largest private indoor stadium with
international standards in Kolkata with an enclosure of 7,000 sq ft.
Being seated in a tiered arrangements, the audience is able to witness
cultural shows of all kinds, be it music, dance or theatre. Certainly
the unique feature of the club is it’s heated swimming pool where
Kolkatans may dive at any time of the year. Well-equipped gymnasium
motivate the members to keep themselves perfectly fit. Side by side,
wide array of indoor games appease the outdoor haters. Karate room and
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Writer’s
Building: This was, till the mid-19th century, the
place of residence for the junior servants (who were called writers) of
the East India Company. The original building was constructed in 1770 on
the same site as the present one, but it was plain stuccoed and with no
pretensions to architectural beauty. The present Gothic structure built
during the tenure of Lt. Governor Ashley Eden (1877-1882), is much more
imposing than the original ever was. Situated at the northern end of
Dalhousie square, it now houses the Secretariat of West Bengal
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Bonobithi:
The Bonobithi, an artificial forestry project in Kolkata Maidan opposite
to Indian Museum is now open to the public and is a star attraction to
the stroller. The project also promises to construct landscapes,
gardens, encourage afforestation, innovative illumination, fountains,
fencing ornamental walkway along the stretch between Queensway and
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Prinsep Ghat:
Between the Water Gate and the St George’s Gate of the Fort William, on
the riverbank is the Prinsep Ghat. It was constructed in 1843. James
Prinsep was Mint Master in 1835 and also secretary of the Asiatic
Society when he deciphered the Brahmi Script employed by Emperor Ashoka
in his Edicts. The memorial is set in a square with Ionian columns
holding up a 40-foot roof. The viceroy Lord Allenborough aboarded the
ship from Princep Ghat in 1844 before abandoning this country. Before
this, Chandpal Ghat was used by the British to aboard on ships. However,
all the princes or the royal emissaries who came to Calcutta after Lord
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Outram Ghat:
This was named after General Sir James Outram. It is situated along the
Strand to the south of Babughat. This used to be the main mooring for
ships to Bangladesh and Burma. It now houses the Explorers Club, an
association for marine adventurers. It also has a floating restaurant
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Millennium
Park: It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. Previously
a riverside park was present along the strand road. Recently a two and
half kilometer stretch of landscaped gardens along the river was
presented to the city. Christened the Millennium Park, it has come up at
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Agri-Horticultural
Gardens: Agri-Horticultural Gardens is situated in Alipore,
adjacent to the Zoological Garden. Established by William Carey in 1820.
It has a flower garden, greenhouses, a research laboratory and a
library. This garden has a significant collection of botanical varieties
with facilities for gardeners and plant/flower lovers. The horticulture
gardens in the heart of the city is a famous avenue for the flower and
other exhibitions. It is particularly famed for the display of seasonal
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Armenian
Ghat: Manvel Hazaar Maliyan was of Armenian origin. In 1734,
he had constructed the bell-room and tower atop the Armenian Church.
This Ghat was built by him and accordingly named. The Calcutta Station
and Ticket reservation Room of East Indian Railways was in Armenian Ghat
from 1854-1874. Passengers used to buy tickets from there and then the
launch or steamer of the Railways which used to ply from there to Howrah
took them to Howrah. The passengers used to board the train from the
platform at Howrah. This system was no longer in vogue since the
construction of Howrah Bridge. Horse-pulled trams used to ply from
Sealdah to Armenian Ghat regularly. At present, Armenian Ghat has
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Nakhoda
Masjid: This mosque has been built in imitation of the
mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Secundrabad by Kuchhi Memon Jamat,
a sect of the Muslim community of Kolkata (Calcutta). A second school of
opinion suggests that Abdur Rahim Osman, a Kachha resident was its
founder. The foundation stone of this mosque weas laid on 11th
September 1926. The total cost incurred for making it was Rs. 15 lakhs.
About 10,000 men can perform the ‘Namaaz’ in the stupendous prayer hall
of the mosque. In between is a dome and two monors or pillars 151ft
high. There are 25 smaller pillars which are 100ft to 117ft tall. The
gateway of this mosque is an ersatz of the Buland Darwaza at Fatachpur
Sikri. For this purpose granite stones were brought from Tolepur, inside
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Swabhumi:
Conceptualized on the lines of Dilli Haat of Delhi, the 6-acre
Swabhumi’s facade is that of a village haat, but with modern amenities.
Stilt-walkers, bauls (folk singers) and paan-waalas offer an authentic
ethnic experience. Swabhumi is a joint venture of the Bengal Ambuja
group and Calcutta Municipal Corporation. The theme of Swabhumi is
‘khushi’ - happiness and relaxation. A vast courtyard encircled by a
building reminiscent of old Calcutta has been recreated, complete with
red brick and green shutters. There is an Artisan’s Court where you can
watch the village craftsmen at work. One can buy a copper Durga, Dokra
work, beautiful terra cotta, exquisite Kantha work, silk tussar and
sarees. Of course no complex would be complete without a food court.
‘Angaan’ serves Rajasthani thalis in a village ambience; the ‘Santushti’
food court has ‘Purba’ for eastern food, ‘Paschima’ for Western food,
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Pareshnath Jain
Temple: Exquisite in design and construction, the Pareshnath
Jain Temple is a beautiful temple in Kolkata. Built in 1867, the temple
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Nalban:
Located in the heart of Salt Lake, just 12 kms away from Central Kolkata,
Nalban is a beautiful picnic spot for families who would want to spend a
few hours amongst the quiet greenery, tucked away from the hustle and
bustle of city life. It’s serene and unpolluted environment offers a
soothing effect to the visitors. The main attraction of this place is a
picturesque lake spread over 400 acres. Various kinds of boating
facilities like paddle boats, shikaras, etc are available here. A unique
added attraction is the newly installed hovercraft. Forthcoming
attractions of this place are various water sports like water scooter,
para sailing etc. Houseboats and a floating restaurant will add to the
splendour of this paradise in the near future. |