What is the best place to visit Kolkata?

1. Victoria Memorial

Another relic of the British Raj in India, the Victoria Memorial is located in the heart of Kolkata, in West Bengal. This white marbled opulent structure was built in memory of Queen Victoria to celebrate her 25 years of rule over India and is almost a replica of the Victoria Memorial in London.

2. Fort William Kolkata

The mighty edifice of Fort William is situated in the city of Kolkata, on the eastern bank of the  Hooghly River. The magnificent structure is spread over 70.9 acres and is embellished with hundreds of arched windows that overlook lush green gardens

3. Howrah Bridge

An iconic landmark of Kolkata, Howrah Bridge is a massive steel bridge constructed over the Hooghly River. It is considered to be among the longest cantilever bridges in the world. Also known as Rabindra Setu, it connects Howrah and Kolkata.

4. Belur Math

Sprawling over forty acres of land on the west bank of the Hooghly River, Belur; the Belur Math in Kolkata is a place of pilgrimage and also the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Kolkata is not only the capital of West Bengal but also a historic city as it was a capital of India by East India Company for more than a century. Kolkata city is famous, for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and various cultural festivals making it worth a visit. 

Among the best places to visit in Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall comes at first. It is a huge marble building, that was built, in the memory of Queen Victoria in 1906. Now it has turned into a beautiful museum and comes among the best place to visit at Kolkata.