East India
Travel Guide
![Kolkata featuring religious elements and interior views as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68082-Kolkata.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Victoria Memorial which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/62000/62759-Victoria-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Victoria Memorial featuring a memorial, a park and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/62000/62756-Victoria-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Howrah Bridge showing boating, general coastal views and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68088-Kolkata.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Dakshineswar Kali Temple featuring a city, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68084-Kolkata.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit East India
Where to stay in East India
![Nicco Park featuring boating, a lake or waterhole and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68390-Nicco-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Salt Lake
Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.
![Awesome vide with amazing food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae4e590ba7df257221b2cf6ada1426f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Park Street
Visitors often come to Park Street for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Camac Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Park Street Station.
![Eco Tourism Park showing a lake or waterhole and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68496-New-Town-Eco-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like New Town Eco Park and Axis Mall.
![Finish dinner with these great dessert. Here is a melange of assorted nuts with grated Khoya. An Arabic delight. #sweetspot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/19aa38812dc43f3f1014e0852889c2ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ballygunge
Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Quest Mall or Birla Mandir while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.
![New Market featuring a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68086-Kolkata.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Dharmatala
While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
![A smaller franchise of Pou Chong, Terreti Bazaar #kolkata, Ming Dimsums now offers amazing momos, bao, soups, and much more. A street-side stall and extremely affordable. We ordered the #panfriedchickenmomoswithschezwansauce and #fishporkmushroomballswithhotsoup for a total of INR270 😱](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/144c92bc978eb71a5934f9b1c4fcd8b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gariahat
While visiting Gariahat, you might make a stop by sights like Gariahat Market and Acropolis Mall.
![ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37590700/37590630/fa844393_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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![MAYFAIR Heritage, Puri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4790000/4780200/4780106/caac2def_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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Popular places to visit
![Kolkata which includes a city, night scenes and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68501-New-Town-Eco-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
New Town Eco Park
Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family.
![Puri Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/93ea5e38c08af57e0fee3e6096afc06a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Puri Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Puri Beach during your travels in Puri? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
![New Market showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68266-New-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
New Market
Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.
![Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68377-Dakshineswar-Kali-Temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.
![Mandarmani Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ab0fa49c266c86d19e3714fdb29ed234.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mandarmani Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mandarmani Beach during your travels in Mandarmani? Wander the seaside and forest while you're in the area.
![Howrah Bridge showing a river or creek and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68314-Howrah-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Howrah Bridge
Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.
Things to do
![Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48043739/55f0b6c1-92d1-402a-89b1-84191e101c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride
![Mumbai: Private Guided Full-Day City Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45942292/ccc9bafa-5d09-426b-a7fd-3cf7b6b5b94e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mumbai: Private Guided Full-Day City Sightseeing Tour
![Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48102780/73a72539-5436-4bd4-9111-83f4b5e73cf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple
![Taj Mahal, Agra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/526ed46d-c405-49a6-a0ce-9f99a9da37f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
![Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai's Iconic Sights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2725851/24a393dd-3016-4301-9b99-946ad20b0fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai's Iconic Sights
![Picture 12 for Activity Mumbai Private Nightlife Sightseeing Tour with Food & Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48212790/4bbbfa87-b803-4e51-a0cd-3104655a181e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)