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Kolkata,West Bengal

Kolkata

Parks & Gardens In Kolkata

Parks & Gardens in Kolkata

Zoological Garden
Zoological Garden is a famous tourist destination of Kolkata. Also known as Calcutta Zoo or Alipore zoo, it is one of the oldest zoological parks in India. The zoo boasts of having several indigenous and exotic varieties of animals within its premises. Royal Bengal Tiger, African Lion, Jaguar, Hippopotamus, Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Reticulated Giraffe, Grant's Zebra, Dromedary Camel and Indian Elephant are some of its attractions. The park also has a good collection of exotic birds.

Agri Horticultural Garden
In case you have immense interest in botany or you love the company of plants and trees, Kolkata offers you a wonderful option to pursue your interest, in the form of the Agri Horticultural Garden. Situated adjacent to the Zoological Garden in Alipur, this is also a perfect place for you, in case you are planning to do some botanical research or study. Agri Horticultural Garden is also the center for several seminars and workshops, on botanical research and gardening.

Citizen's Park
Citizen's Park was established recently, in order to provide the city with some breathing space, away from the crowded residential area. Located near the famous Victoria Memorial, this park is a famous jogging place for the residents. The park also has an open air gallery, military hardware, fighter and bomber aircrafts, canons, armored vehicles, and tanks on display. The tourists who come to Victoria Memorial love to spend their evening at this lively park.

Indian Botanic Garden
Spread over an area of about 109 hectares, Indian Botanic Garden is one vast garden in the Calcutta city, consisting of the rarest collections of plants and trees from across the globe. Several plants and trees from Nepal, Brazil, Penang, Java and Sumatra adorn the premises of the botanical garden. The herbarium, orchid, palm house and botanical library of this garden are worth a trip.

Outram Ghat
Though it is not exactly a park or garden, Outram Ghat is an open space near Howrah Bridge and Babu ghat, which is a silent and sober riverside spot for early morning and evening walks. The place is also considered a mystic spot for religious rituals. The place has a rustic charm that has attracted people, ever since the city has been established. The beautiful sweep of the river Hooghly below also adds to its charm.

 

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Kolkata,West Bengal

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Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and third largest metropolitan city of India which is located in the eastern part of India. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta which changed in the year of 2000. Kolkata also known as City of Joy.


                          			  
                          
Hotels near Kolkata

Hotel Taj Bengal

Hotel Taj Bengal is situated in lush, green Alipore (Kolkata, West Bengal, India). The Taj Bengal is within easy reach of the city centre.


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The Peerless Inn Hotel

The Peerless Inn Hotel Kolkata is a property of Peerless Group of hotels located in Chowringhee (West Bengal - INDIA) at a distance of 100 metres from the Esplanade Metro Station, the hotel is a 10 minute walk to Eden Gardens & New Market, and a 15 minute stroll to the Victoria Memorial.


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Hotel ITC Sonar

ITC Hotel Sonari located - close to the business centre of the city & the airport, Sonar Bangla overlooks the most green area of Kolkata.


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