Vedic Travel Guide

Kolkata

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Popular places to visit

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

£591
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

£31
per adult
Kolkata Slum Walking Tour
Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House

Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House

£30
per adult
Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places

Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)

£30
per adult
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local 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
Rajbari

Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe

£145
per adult
Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
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Top hotels in Vedic

Vedic Village Spa Resort

Vedic Village Spa Resort

4 out of 5
Shikharpur, P.O - Bagu - Rajarhat, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is £47 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£47
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Barasat. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Eco Urban Village ...
7.4/10 Good! (70 reviews)
"Had a great and comfy stay. Food was great."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Vedic Village Spa Resort
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 £90 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£90
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (257 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

5 out of 5
CF11 Action Area 1C, New Town Rajarhat, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is £46 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£46
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
"Staff Hospitality"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kolkata

Hyatt Regency Kolkata

5 out of 5
JA 1, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, West Bengal
The price is £63 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£63
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bidhannagar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency 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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YMCA Seacom Inn
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is £95 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£95
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
"I really was impressed with the JW. The rooms were new, beds comfortable, service was great in most areas like the breakfast area and the concierge. Very helpful and smooth business stay. Just the bar was lacking in service. Great place to stay in Kolkata. 25 min from the airport. My driver Ranjun ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
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Other neighbourhoods around Vedic

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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Rajarhat

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rajarhat and surrounding area, you can visit City Centre 2 and New Town Eco Park.

Rajarhat
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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
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Dum Dum

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Dum Dum. A stop by Acharya Bhavan is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Dum Dum
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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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