Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in East India March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [East India Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-India.dx6210312)[Hotels in East India](https://expedia.co.uk/East-India-Hotels.d6210312.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to East India](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-India.d6210312.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East India Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-India.d6210312.Car-Hire-Guide)[East India Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-India.d6210312.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in East India ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East India Types of activities Where to stay [East India travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/East-India.dx6210312) ![Victoria Memorial in Kolkata,the erstwhile capital of British India was made in honour of the then Queen Victoria of Great Britain, is presently a Landmark Tourist Place. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/d1cf6544-1910-491e-b8bb-79a429275a7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The #VictoriaMemorial at #Kolkata. #architecture #cityofjoy #sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/255b08a4-d208-400e-9d37-d24c6afcaf5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buddhist monks light 'deeyas' (oil lamps) in the 'Prayer light room' in Mahabodhi Temple. Its a sight to see as the room comes up with hundreds of 'deeyas'. You can also join in as volunteer and donate oil or candles to contribute.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130761/90b42472-d37a-427a-a2c6-aa3338e7fb01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![These are the Tourist Boats which help the Tourists to roam around enjoy the Nature in Sunderban,India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343415/dae4b7ce-7a2c-4807-bfb3-750da156d9fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Beauty of Victoria Memorial in the Evening. The Memorial was constructed in the Honour of Queen Victoria-i by the British Raj under the stewardship of Lord Curzon,the then Viceroy in India. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/5a8111fb-c44c-4ddc-8874-a54c941fec1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## East India Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that East India has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to East India, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to East India with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in East India East India is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in East India, and make it a breeze to explore East India and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East India to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to East India, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in East India. #### East India attractions East India has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in East India to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East India. Looking for things to do in East India can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in East India | Number of things to do | 386 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Create Your Own Itinerary - Private Guided Tour & Transfer](/things-to-do/create-your-own-itinerary-private-guided-tour-transfer.a51834640.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour](/things-to-do/street-food-and-night-markets.a48230899.activity-details)[Mumbai Morning Market Tour of Flowers, Fish, and More](/things-to-do/discover-mumbais-morning-markets-early-exploration-tour.a47899524.activity-details)[Mumbai Slum Tour - Visit Dharavi Slum with Local Guide](/things-to-do/mumbai-slum-tour-visit-dharavi-slum-with-local-guide.a51710443.activity-details)[Dhobi Ghat Guided Tour A walk inside the biggest open air Laundry](/things-to-do/dhobi-ghat-guided-tour-a-walk-inside-the-biggest-open-air-laundry.a44778250.activity-details)[Bollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Private Car](/things-to-do/bollywood-sightseeing-and-celebrity-homes-tour-by-private-car.a49593807.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour](/things-to-do/street-food-and-night-markets.a48230899.activity-details)[Mumbai Morning Market Tour of Flowers, Fish, and More](/things-to-do/discover-mumbais-morning-markets-early-exploration-tour.a47899524.activity-details)[Mumbai Slum Tour - Visit Dharavi Slum with Local Guide](/things-to-do/mumbai-slum-tour-visit-dharavi-slum-with-local-guide.a51710443.activity-details)[Mumbai: Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour](/things-to-do/mumbai-dharavi-slum-and-dhobi-ghat-laundry-tour.a51770030.activity-details)[Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour With Local English Guide](/things-to-do/dharavi-slum-experience-with-local-resident-english-guide.a48225157.activity-details) | | With kids | [Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour](/things-to-do/street-food-and-night-markets.a48230899.activity-details)[Mumbai Morning Market Tour of Flowers, Fish, and More](/things-to-do/discover-mumbais-morning-markets-early-exploration-tour.a47899524.activity-details)[Mumbai Slum Tour - Visit Dharavi Slum with Local Guide](/things-to-do/mumbai-slum-tour-visit-dharavi-slum-with-local-guide.a51710443.activity-details)[Mumbai Caves Guided Tour](/things-to-do/mumbai-caves-tour-in-private-vehicle.a2164570.activity-details)[Private Mumbai Highlights Tour (5 Hours)](/things-to-do/private-half-day-mumbai-sightseeing-tour-for-5-hours.a47145925.activity-details) | ## What to do in East India --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740554/13209bb2-9e24-4e4c-8d71-e8fb353ec815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Town-Eco-Park-Kolkata.d553248621532740554.Attraction) ![New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106920/53add51f-0ef7-4543-ae25-b32e7b14ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Market-Dharmatala.d6106920.Attraction) ![Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106970/e03024d7-fe66-4dc1-8583-1ea0ae22715b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakshineswar-Kali-Temple-Dakshineswar.d6106970.Attraction) ![Mahabodhi temple, bodh gaya, India. The site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107024/a1281bb9-c431-4032-8cd0-2d4d6e659630.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahabodhi Temple 5/5(1 review) Mahabodhi Temple is just one of the places to see in Bodh Gaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahabodhi-Temple-Gaya.d6107024.Attraction) ![Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106912/51ffe8c4-4bfd-4e5f-800d-1e8ff23a08d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Memorial-Kolkata.d6106912.Attraction) ![Silhouette Boats anchored on the sea Beach at Digha beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739494/81877d59-ffcd-4d94-9fb8-8913858bfe08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mandarmani Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mandarmani Beach during your travels in Mandarmani? Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mandarmani-Beach-India.d553248621532739494.Attraction) ![Views from the ferry!#BelurMathToDakshineshwar #waterlust #WestBengal #IncredibleIndia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178950/da7aa8e1-894d-4074-9465-41f4792a13f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belur Math 4/5(13 reviews) Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belur-Math-Kolkata.d6106976.Attraction) ![Howrah Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106942/d947a19f-f22e-4fe7-a9bf-f056d4e6f15c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Howrah-Bridge-Kolkata.d6106942.Attraction) ![Our family first visited beautiful architecture of the Vishnupad temple in Bodh Gaya, India, it is a hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740426/c1d42c09-cf16-4687-965b-25845a9093d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vishnupad Temple Learn about the local history of Gaya with a stop at Vishnupad Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vishnupad-Temple-Gaya.d553248621532740426.Attraction) ### Explore areas of East India ![Park Street,Kolkata, India - 12th November 2020 : Park street Camac Street crossing is decorated with diwali lights for Diwali or deepabali. It is the festival of light, good over darkness, evil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981712686/40ccfdba-c291-4228-9794-bfa88b6f9b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Park Street 4/5(13 area reviews) If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Camac Street and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Park-Street.dx553248633981712686) ![Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140498/40a8bc1e-aa4c-42ce-964d-6897cde7b1e6.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salt-Lake.dx3000664059) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### New Digha 2.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting New Digha, you might make a stop by sights like Amarabati Park and Digha Science Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanthi-New-Digha.dx553248635976008474) ![Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740554/e1225be7-12cf-43c9-b60b-f0162e87735d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### New Town 4/5(38 area reviews) New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mother's Wax Museum and New Town Eco Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-New-Town.dx553248633981711493) ![Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/ea37c81f-8319-4e8c-b50e-804f42fa7297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dharmatala 3.5/5(26 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Dharmatala.dx553248635974587237) ![Vidyasagar Setu bridge over Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Beautiful Aerial panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178932/3d185281-83ab-4637-be78-fe1c9cebcd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ballygunge 3.5/5(13 area reviews) 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. 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