Around Kolkata
About – Kolkata
If you have planned a trip to Kolkata then try and make it to some of the places of prominence around the city. Kolkata offers a variety of destinations that can be explored on weekends. Some of the tourist destinations around Kolkata are situated really close and could be reached within 3– 5 hours by train, bus or private cars.
Below is a list of some of the tourist destinations around Kolkata
Shantiniketan
One of the most frequented tourist destinations around Kolkata, Shantiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. Situated at a distance of 180 kilometers from Kolkata, Shantiniketan is a famous university township that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The city said to have charmed the Tagore family and they settled there. Rabindranath Tagore laid the foundation of a spiritual ashram and the Vishwas Bharati University, both of which are synonymous with the place.
Botanical Gardens
A main attraction in the vicinity of Kolkata the Botanical Gardens was founded in 1786. Spreading over an area of 110 hectares this attractive tourist spot around Kolkata is a nature lovers dream. If bird watching is what you enjoy then this is the ideal place for you. However the prime attraction of this beautiful garden is a 250-year-old banyan tree (Ficus bengalhensis) which rises to a height of 98 feet and measures over 1,300 feet in circumference.
Bandel Church
One of the place of historical eminence the Bandel Church is situated 43 km from Kolkata. Bandar, the oldest port around Kolkata is a famous cathedral that was once razed to the ground by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. However the edifice was rebuilt by the Portuguese on the same foundation. A place thronged by millions every year specially during Easter the Bandel Church is an epitome of peace and hope
Dakshineshwar Temple
A prime location of religious eminence the Dakshineshwar Temple is situated around Kolkata. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the Dakshineshwar Temple a place where Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the famous spiritual guru lived most of his life. One of the major pilgrimage centers of the country this temple is visited by travelers from corners of the country who come here with unwavering faith and hope.
Jamshedpur
An important city from the point of view of industrial development Jamshepur is located at Chota Nagpur Plateau in the state of Jharkhand. Surrounded by lush green forests of Dalma Hills this is among the most well planned cities in India. Renowned originally as a thriving industrial area, this steel city attracts tourist from mostly around Kolkata for a short weekend. Bordered by the famous Kharkai and Subarnrekha Rivers Jamshedpur is a combination of industrialization and mesmerizing natural beauties.
