Minto Park
Kolkata
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![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.
![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.
![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.
![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Victoria Memorial
See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.
![Science City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1ab7fae4b859290c68a6db794c2a0cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Science City
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science City during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
![Best of Kolkata](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3517115/552012bf-3f21-4beb-8b34-b5989669d290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Best of Kolkata (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
![Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150298/f735dc9b-02f5-4450-a50e-f6d9ccb86933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
![Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831175/355423df-d4dc-4d6c-9dae-130e46e269b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House
Top hotels in Minto Park
![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)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44400000/44399100/44399005/7585dcb9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16480000/16474800/16474794/1f11390f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7900000/7897900/7897848/91beb773_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
![Hyatt Regency Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890500/890428/d70e5205_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
![Taj Bengal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/465100/465007/c5556b6d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minto Park
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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.
![They are now struggling for survival - the cabin restaurants was the busy with activities till a few decades back. While the footfalls have fallen in recent times, what remains constant is the quality of the food. Truly they innovated certain dishes which has become part of mainstream food. Afghani cutlet is one such dish. While cutlet was more an innovation of colonial people in Indian kitchens, dipping it into a tomato based gravy rich with vegetables is what Afghani Cutlet is all about. #GootEats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/100155b3a8ef0c804db4af513e14eec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bhowanipore
If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Camac Street or Ahuja Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.
![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 Shrine Basilica Bandel 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)
Taltala
While you're in Taltala, take in top sights like Sudder Street and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
![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.
![Diwali and Holi could be the most spoken about festivals of India, but the biggest revelry in Bengal, Durga Pujo festival which takes place for 5 days(apparently) in Autumn is worth the mention to the culture and Art connoisseurs around the world. Being a Bengali,though I’m residing abroad in US for many years now, each year my heart wails and I turn restless if I’m not able to make it to my homeland to get the smell of Autumn and Durga Pujo. It brings me immense pride to introduce you all about the festival in my culture and place of birth. This is the annual celebration of Hindu religion revering the Homecoming of Ma Durga, the Goddess representing Shakti or Female Strength &power. Its a multi day festival that features elaborate temples, pandal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4d3d6d25edc2ab914d56b0ff7ab4fbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kalighat
While you're in Kalighat, take in top sights like Kalighat Kali Temple or Deshapriya Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kalighat Station or Jatin Das Park Station.