Dum Dum Travel Guide

Kolkata

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Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes

New Town Eco Park

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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 Town Eco Park
New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets

New Market

4/5(28 reviews)

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.

New Market
Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

4/5(15 reviews)

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture

Victoria Memorial

4.5/5(31 reviews)

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Howrah Bridge

4/5(33 reviews)

Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.

Howrah Bridge
Nicco Park showing rides, a water park and a park

Nicco Park

4/5(2 reviews)

High-speed thrill rides, snow slides and a range of family attractions make this theme park one of Kolkata’s most exhilarating destinations.

Nicco Park

Things to do

Taj Mahal, Agra

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

£588
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Make a positive impact

Kolkata Slum Walking Tour

£30
per adult
Kolkata Slum Walking Tour
Taj Mahal, Agra

1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights

£520
per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide

Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide

£70
per adult
Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Flower Market - A sea of Orange.

Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour

£126
per adult
Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour
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Top hotels in Dum Dum

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
28 Jessore Road, NSCBI Airport, Dum Dum, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is £41 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£41
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Very convenient location for overnight stay near CCU. Good service and staff."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
NORTHIN HOTEL

NORTHIN HOTEL

2.5 out of 5
176, NORTHIN, Pulin Avenue, Malancha,, Airport, Kolkata, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is £33 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£33
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Dakshineswar ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"Great service."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

NORTHIN HOTEL
Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport

Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport

3.5 out of 5
71/1 Jessore Road, Airport 2.5 No Gate, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is £28 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£28
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and ...
7.4/10 Good! (123 reviews)
"Overall good experience"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport
Babul Hotel

Babul Hotel

3.5 out of 5
62 Jessore Road, No. 2, Airport Gate, Dum Dum, Barakpur, West Bengal
The price is £14 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£14
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Dakshineswar ...
7.8/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Good for quick night stay outside airport.
"Very helpful staff, clean and right outside the airport."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Babul Hotel
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is £93 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£93
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Our recent stay at the ITC Royal Bengal was nothing short of exceptional. We booked a two-bedroom serviced residence, which turned out to be the ideal setup for our family of four. The apartment was spacious, well-appointed, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Daily housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
YMCA Seacom Inn

YMCA Seacom Inn

3 out of 5
YMCA BUILDING, 25, J.L.NEHRU ROAD, Kolkata, West Bengal
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions New Market and Indian ...
"Poor maintenance, Inside the room is OK but outside is dirty and dusty. Poor bathroom condition."

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2019

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Other neighbourhoods around Dum Dum

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Chinar Park

4/5(1 area review)

While Chinar Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Centre 2 and New Town Eco Park.

Chinar Park
Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

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.

Salt Lake
Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole

New Town

4/5(38 area reviews)

New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like New Town Eco Park and Axis Mall.

New Town
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Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar
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Sealdah

4/5(7 area reviews)

While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.

Sealdah
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Rishra

Though Rishra may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.

Rishra

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