Things To Do
Victoria Memorial
The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is one of India's most iconic monuments, built in memory of Queen Victoria. It is a grand white marble structure located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal. Designed by Sir William Emerson, the memorial was commissioned in 1906 and completed in 1921. It is now a museum and a popular tourist attraction.
Park Street
Park Street in Kolkata, officially known as Mother Teresa Sarani, is one of the city's most vibrant and historic streets. It is famous for its restaurants, nightlife, colonial-era architecture, and shopping hubs. Known as the "Street that Never Sleeps," it has been a social and cultural hotspot since the British era.
BAR-B-Q RESTAURANT
Located on Park Street, it is famous for its Indo-Chinese, Tandoori, and North Indian cuisines. This is one of Anurag's favorite restaurants. He recommends the crispy chili baby corn.
Indian Museum
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the oldest and largest museum in India and one of the most important cultural and historical landmarks in the country. Established in 1814, it boasts an extensive collection that spans multiple disciplines, including archaeology, art, anthropology, geology, and zoology.
Maghen David Synagogue
The Maghen David Synagogue is one of Kolkata’s most significant Jewish heritage sites. Built in 1884 by Elias David Joseph Ezra, it is one of the largest synagogues in India and a symbol of the once-thriving Jewish community in Kolkata. One of the three synagogues in Kolkata, alongside Beth El Synagogue and Neveh Shalom Synagogue.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is one of the most famous and revered temples in Kolkata, located on the banks of the Hooghly River in Dakshineswar (a northern suburb of the city). The temple is dedicated to Kali Ma, the goddess of power and destruction, and is widely associated with the spiritual practices of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who spent a significant part of his life here.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Known for its stunning neo-gothic architecture and its significance as a prominent place of worship. It is the oldest Anglican cathedral in India and a major landmark in the city.
The Great Banyan Tree
The Great Banyan Tree, located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata, is one of the largest and oldest banyan trees in the world. It is famous for its immense spread and unique structure, where its aerial roots give the appearance of an entire forest rather than a single tree.
Sundarban National Park (West Bengal)
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the delta region of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. It spans across India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forest is famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers, unique biodiversity, and dense mangrove ecosystem.
Mandarmani
Mandarmani is a beautiful beach destination in West Bengal, known for its serene coastline, water sports, and luxury resorts. Located about 180 km from Kolkata, it is one of the longest motorable beaches in India, making it a perfect weekend getaway.
Santiniketan
Santiniketan is a small town in Birbhum district, West Bengal, best known as the home of Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. It is a cultural and educational hub, famous for its Bengali heritage, arts, and festivals. The town reflects Tagore’s vision of a place where education and nature coexist harmoniously.
ISKCON Mayapur
The ISKCON Temple in Mayapur, also known as the Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, is the global headquarters of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). It is one of the most important Vaishnavite pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is believed to be an incarnation of Krishna. This is very close to our wedding venue.