City Of Joy - Tilottoma Kolkata

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1 City Of Joy - Tilottoma Kolkata Kolkata known as City of Joy' as this town looks to be indulgence in celebrations at some stage in the year. The Durga Puja is that the most vital of all festivals in city. this can be a 5 day celebration however the fun of the occasion is obvious from a month before the date of the Puja. Throughout the winter season numerous festivals & fairs are command in city. One of the famous fair organized in the citys is the Kolkata book fair. Air Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal has Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose international airdrome that's connected by regular flights from Europe & also the Orient. Domestic airlines connect the most important cities in India to Kolkata. Rail Howrah on the west of Hooghly stream and Sealdah to the east of the Hoogly stream ar the 2 rail stations in Calcutta, each over crowded and frantic with activity. All trains to India s north-eastern region originate and finish at Sealdah and trains to west, central and south India operate from Howrah. Vivekananda Ancestral Home Most valuable landmarks in Kolkata's pilgrim landscape.today, not solely will this house function a memorial to Swamiji, however there's conjointly a depository, analysis and a cultural center within the premises. The chamber wherever Hindu Vivekananda was born has been regenerate into a shrine with a photograph of Swamiji.

2 Marble Palace The palace was engineered by famous Bengal's richest landowner - Raja Rajendra Mullick Bahadur in On the frontal facade of the palace could be a superbly improved field wherever you may realize exquisite sculptures and statues of Virgin mother, Deliverer, Columbus and Lord Buddha. within the upstairs, there are totally reflected rooms, that showcases rare works of painter, Rubens and Murillo. The painting of Rubens depiction Catherine's wedding is completely gorgeous and could be a high draw with guests. Jorasanko Thakurbari The renowned Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata was made within the eighteenth century by Dwarakanath Tagore, the grandparent of Rabindranath Tagore. this is often the place wherever Rabindranath was born, spent his wonderful life and passed on to the great beyond. currently Jorasanko Thakurbari has largely been restuctured into a exhibition gallery with the grand assortment of Tagore s creation. The Rabindra Bharati University is additionally set during this Heritage Building s arena. Writers Building A massive red building was originally engineered as a residence for Brits East Indies Company's clerical and body employees referred to as writers, therefore the name Writers' building. This building summarizes the political revolution of geographic region. The Chief Minister's workplace is additionally placed during this building.

3 Raj Bhawan The majestic Raj Bhawan or Governor's place is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal. This splendid structure, that was designed by the Marquis of Wellesley and resembles to a good extent the renowned Kendleston Hall in United Kingdom. The gold adorned pillars add luster to the current splendid hall. St. John's Church St. John's church is that the initial British designed church in city. it had been inbuilt the year St. John's church was the primary Anglican Church of India. The centerpiece of attraction is but a rare painting of "The Last Supper" by illustrious German painter Johann Zoffani. Zoffani earned world recognition as a painter in eighteenth century England. The Missionaries of Charity s Mother House The Missionaries of Charity s Mother House is a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence for those who are searching for a more meaningful existence. It was established by the Blessed Mother Teresa in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind and to uplift the plagued humanity towards the path of salvation. After Mother Teresa left her mortal body in 1997, she was laid to rest in a tomb inside the house where she lived and served.

4 Kolkata High Court The Kolkata high court is that the oldest judicature in India. it had been established because the court of Judicature at Fort William on 1st July 1862 underneath the High Court s Act, Akashvani / All India Radio All India Radio (abbreviated as AIR), well known as Akashvani (official) is the radio broadcaster of India & a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936.All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks in the world.

5 Assembly / Vidhan Sabha The West Bengal Legislative Assembly / Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of West Bengal. Representatives of the Legislative assembly are directly elected by the people. Eden Gardens It is the biggest cricket sports stadium in India considering commodiousness. Eden Gardens is that the second biggest cricket sports stadium within the world. Maidan The Maidan in Kolkata is one amongst the foremost picturesque areas of city. This impressive inexperienced belt of metropolis is remarked because the respiratory organ of Kolkata a completely

6 unique means of experiencing the soothing fantastic thing about the Maidan in Kolkata & its close holidaymaker landmarks like Victoria Memorial, Fort William and Birla Planetarium is by hiring a horse driven carriage. Science city Science city is that the academic centre & educational amusement Park in Kolkata. Developed by the national council of science museum.this place is legendary for area theatre, machine, 3D show, Dinosaur s show is in style during this place. Alipore Zoo Most renowned zoo placed at Alipore area. It s one among the oldest zoological garden in India. This can be a requirement see place in Calcutta with its lush inexperienced garden, coloirful Birds, many animals from totally different countries. Food court, Flowers etc.

7 Mother Wax Museum To make New Town distinguishably highlighted in the Tourist Map of India, it has been conceived to establish a WAX MUSEUM in the city. The 6th and 5th floor of the Finance Centre, an asset of WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD., (WBHIDCO), situated just opposite the Central Gate of the Eco Park, was identified for establishing this WAX MUSEUM. The 6th and 5th Floor of Finance Centre is around Sq.ft of an area dedicated to the Mother s WAX Museum. It contains wax statues of more than 19 famous personalities Eco Park Eco Park, New Town which are as follows Biswa Bangla Haat, Children's Eco Park, Floating Musical Fountain, Butterfly Garden, Play Area, Bamboo Garden, Fruits Garden, Food Court, Adda Zone, Grass Land, Tea Garden, Mask Garden, Formal Garden & Eco Island. She also laid the foundation stone of a Wax Museum & launched the 1st issue of New Town Journal.

8 Floating Market Inspired by the floating markets of Bangkok where water is a major mode of transportation, Kolkata now has a floating market in Kolkata, near Patuli. The market has around 114 boats and 280 shops selling fish, meat, vegetables and groceries. These will be sold in four different sections in the market. There are walkways on the water body, which will help people reach these sections easily. Also, there will be boats on each of these walkways which will be selling goods. Town Hall Marked as a national heritage building, in-built the grand Tuscan-Doric order of the designer variety of design, its witness to an eventful past. The metropolis Museum, additional to the government building in 2002, is India s 1st sophisticated story-telling Audio visual gallery, on the history of Kolkata metropolis.

9 Sahid Minar This monumental Minar (tower) was designed by British East Indian Company within the year 1828 to proclaim their hard-earned success over the Himalayan kingdom of Kingdom of Nepal. the initial name of this tower was Ochterlony Monument, capably named once Sir David Ochterlony of the East India Company which was instrumental in securing success over Nepal within the war of Indian Museum The Indian Museum is that the largest museum in India & has rare collections of antiques, armour &ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies, & Mughal paintings. it absolutely was started by Dr Nathaniel Wallich a Danish botanist at Serampore (originally referred to as Frederischnagore) close to Kolkata (Calcutta), India, in it's six sections comprising of thirty 5 galleries of cultural & scientific artifacts specifically Art, archeology, anthropology, Geology, zoological science & Economic botany. This was the primary museum of its kind in Asia.

10 Fort William This is a Big fort of prodigious dimensions & is cover a part of 532 bighas. it had been designed by Clive within the year Fort William has the dubious distinction of being the sole fort within the world from wherever not one shot was fired. This stupendous fort was designed out of "fear psychosis" of British East India Company. The Britishers became vulnerable once their defeat at the hands of Siraj-uddaula within the year 1756 & also the British East India Company for the primary time in a few years were showing signs of wear & tear. St.Paul's Cathedral St.Paul's Cathedral was constructed on the Indo-Gothic form of design. it had been in-built the year 1847 by Major W.N.Forbes of the East India Company. It's hight is 201 fit. This Cathedral has the rare distinction of being the first Episcopal Church of the East. Academy of Fine Arts The Academy of Fine Arts that is one in all India's finest art Gallery cum Museum. In fact, it's rather more than a Gallery. Rare paintings and manuscripts are kept here., it's additionally among the few art centers in India that encompasses a Textile Museum with an exquisite varieties of textile things.

11 Victoria Memorial Victoria Memorial is famous and the most fascinating landmarks in Kolkata. A visit to Victoria Memorial rekindles the history of the british period. It's fabricated from white marble and there's a harmonious mix of European and Mughal design. Artist associated. Historians use to say that Britishers are failure to build Victoria Memorial as much better as Taj Mahal is. Lord Curzon 1st formed the concept of building a memorial of large dimension as a fitting tribute to Queen Victoria. Special Attraction Queen Victoria's statues, portraits and busts of famous personalities of British East India Company, early pictures of the town of Kolkata, French artillery / guns captured at the Battle of Plassey. Birla Planetarium Birla Planetarium built in 1962 and formally opened in 1963; Dome measures 23m in diameter; seating capacity of 688 individuals. this is often the primary planetarium in India & also the second among the commonwealth countries. See shows on Zodiac signs & stars, Journey to Antarctic, & New view of the solar system Attend free discourses on astronomy

12 National Library The National Library is known as India's biggest library with a set of 22,70,954 books & a numerous assortment of manuscripts, periodicals & newspapers that cater to the strain of Kolkata's intellectuals. Lord Curzon being an smart administrator, appointed John McFarlane who was then serving as the Asst. professional person of British repository in London as the 1st professional librarian of the Imperial Library in Kolkata. After India Independent, the Govt of India re-christened the Imperial Library to the National Library. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose museum was established Several important collections of Netaji was unbroken in these ancestral house comprising of private effects, images, vital letters of Netaji & different documents. The trusty bureau additionally sells books written on Netaji Subhas Chandra Boas. It has a good collection of images & documents on India's struggle for freedom movement.

13 Nakhoda Masjid Nakhoda masjid may be a famous mosque in Kolkata. Earlier it had been a small musjid. In 1926, a resident of Cutch, Abdar Rahim Osman designed the current musjid, the largest in Kolkata.It has been inbuilt the design of Akbar's tomb at Sikandra-an example of Indo-Saracenic design. Tipu Sultan Masjid This is a known masjid in Kolkata.The building was in-built 1832 by prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of famous Tipu sultans. Ramkrishna Mission / Belur Math Belur math is that the most attractive temple in Belur. In 1897 Swami Vivekananda started Ramakrishna Mission in the memory of his Guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa who preached unity of all religions. it's the

14 international head quarters of Ramakrishna Mission. The design of the structure is very fascinating. From any angle you explore it the structure is sort of a temple, a masjid or a church looking on the approach you look into it. the other tourists attractions that you simply will explore throughout your tour to Belur Math is Sri Ramakrishna museum, discovered with the help of the National Council of science museum. Dakshineswar Kali Temple It is a Hindu temple situated in Dakshineswar close to Kolkata. located on the east bank of the Ganga, Dakshineswar temple was engineered(1855) by Maharani Rashmoni, who was a devotee of goddess Kali. The temple is legendary for its association with Shree Ramakrishna Paramhansa Dev & Swami Vivekananda. Pareshnath Jain Temple The impressive Pareshnath Jain Temple placed to the North East of Kolkata at the Badridas Temple Street. The temple is devoted to Pareshnath, who was the twenty third Jain Tirthankar, and was

15 designed in the year Ever since its origination, this temple has been the first place of worship for the burgeoning Jain community of Kolkata. Kalighat Temple The temple at Kalighat as an area of worship for the Shakti pith which was established by the Jamindar Sabarna Roy Choudhury. Kolkata name came from Kalighat. It's believed that the moving wheel of Lord Vishnu had sliced off the cadaver of devi Sati, when Lord Shiva was performing his minacious dance (Pralay) keeping Devi Sati on his shoulders, during a fit of tremendous rage. The slices of her body fell at various places that later become pilgrimage places for the Hindus. Kalighat is one such sacred spot wherever a toe of the Goddess's right foot is believed to have dropped here. Birla Mandir Birla Mandir is very famous temple in Kolkata.Its height as 160 feet & it is places at the junction of Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue could be a marvel of India's endemic skill. This majestic temple has been designed on the pattern of the known Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar.The Birla Temple is one in every

16 of the best specimen of the greatness of Hindu religion & accordingly it's depicted gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon, like Radha & Krishna, Shiva & Durga and even deities of Hanuman, the Dasha Avatars & Ganesh. Durga Puja in Kolkata Durga Puja in Kolkata is bigest famous annual Hindu festival in Kolkata & West Bengal. the town is adorned with lights. A large number of crowd from different part of the country visit Kolkata at this period, and each night is one mad carnival wherever thousands of individuals go 'Pandal-Hopping' with their friends and families. The oldest puja are in north part of Kolkata, like Baghbazarer Sarbojonin Puja, Kumartuli Park Puja, Ahiritola Puja, Md. Ali Park Sarbojanin, college square Sarbojanin.. Banedi Barir Durga Puja in Kolkata with Bengali households also are extremely popular.it is said that the traditional Durga puja in Kolkata was started by Zamindar Saborno Ray Chowdhury before the arrival of British within the year Followings area unit some historical ancient puja from the various in style Jaminder families of Kolkata. Saborna Durga Puja, Sonar Durga-Mukherjee Family in Behala, Seal Barir Durga Puja in North Kolkata, Laha Barir Durga Puja in Amhars street, Chatu Babur Latu babur Durga Puja at Beadon street, Pathuriyaghata Durga Puja, Mitra family (Padda Pukur) Durga Puja, Sobha Bazar Rajbari Durga Puja, Hatkhola Dutta Barir Durga Puja, Bhowanipur Mullick Barir Durga Puja etc.

17 Tourist Attractions of West Bengal Murshidabad (205 kms- 5 hrs from Kolkata) is the ancient capital of Bengal. A tour in and around the city is like a journey back into the times of Nawabs with history of Bengal. Biggest attraction of Murshidabad is Hazarduari palace. A three-storied mansion converted in to a museum by the Archeological Survey of India. It preserves some precious arms and amours used in the battle of Palashi, the swords of Alibordi and Siraj-ud-Doula and many other evidences of history. Malda It is a historical town. There are a few ruins that are located in the region and the primary ones are Gaur and Pandua. One can find many archeological sites near the ruins and these can be an interesting day

18 trip from the town of Malda. Main historical site in the town of Malda is the Jama Majid that was built during the year The Nimsari Tower is also a popular place in Malda. Bardhaman Burdwan or Bardhaman is the largest district of West Bengal, India. Burdwan is also the largest producer & exporter of rice in the area. Barddhaman has a rich history and tradition. Bengali s famous sweets Mihidana, Sitabhog, and Langcha are the popular sweet dishes of Burdwan. Bankura & Bishnupur (210 kms-5 hrs from Kolkata) is famous its exquisite terracotta artwork and intricately embellished Baluchari sarees. Another attraction lies in the numerous temples spread across Bishnupur. At least twenty of them are worth visiting. These historical shrines were constructed during the reign of Malla dynasty from 16th to 18th century.

19 Mukutmanipur Located on the bank of River Kanshabati the unadulterated terrain of Mukutmanipur is the best place to unwind and feel rejuvenated. On the hillock top the Hindu and Jain temples are worth visiting. Kamarpukur Kamarpukur is well-known as the sacred birthplace of saint-philosopher Sri Sri Ramakrishna. Not only did he spend his childhood here but also began his spiritual journey from the solitude of this village.

20 Mayapur (130 Km-2 hrs from Kolkata) is located on the banks of the Ganga river, at the point of its confluence with the Jalangi, near Navadvip, It is The Head Quarters of ISKCON and is considered a holy place by a number of other traditions within Hinduism, but is of special significance to followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism This place is very famous for the birth place of Shree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Tarapith 294 kms- 7 hrs from Kolkata) is a temple town near Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal, known for its Tantric temple and its adjoining cremation grounds where Tantric rites are performed. The Tantric Hindu temple is dedicated to goddess Tara, a fearsome Tantric aspect of the Hindu Divine Mother and is one of the 51 Shakti Pith. One can visit the Samadhi of Bama Khepa in the cremation ground. Bama Khepa (1837 to 1911) was a famous Tantric saint practising at the Tarapith cremation ground.

21 Tarakeshwar Tarakeshwar, one of the most acclaimed religious destinations in West Bengal of India, is perfectly situated in a picturesque town in the district of Hooghly. This temple town hosts millions of pilgrims from all through India and also from foreign countries. The famous Tarakeshwar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is a major shivaite pilgrim center coming under the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. Tarakeshwar is overwhelmed by the flow of pilgrims during the Sravan month (July August). Maha Shivratri is an important festival in this town. Santiniketan (238 kms-5 hrs from Kolkata) Santiniketan, which means abode (niketan) of peace (shanti). It was here that Rabindranath Tagore started Patha Bhavana, the school of his ideals, whose central premise was that learning in a natural environment would be more enjoyable and fruitful. After he received the Nobel Prize (1913), the school was expanded into a university in 1921, but in 1951, it became one of the central universities of India. Many world famous teachers have become associated with it. Indira Gandhi, Satyajit Ray, Abdul Ghani Khan, Jahar Dasgupta and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen are among its more illustrious students.

22 Gangasagar A beautiful destination combining pilgrimage and fun, situated on an island in the Sundarban, holds the charms of a completely unspoilt beach on the estuary of the mighty Ganga. Sagardwip presents a quiet, silvery expanse of beach and the calm sea provides the perfect setting for a quiet weekend. On Makar Sankranti day in winter (mid-january), pilgrims from all over India congregate at Sagardwip to take a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. After the holy dip, they offer 'Puja' at the nearby ashram associated with the legendary sage Kapil Muni. Maithon (256 kms- 7 hrs from Kolkata) can also be translated as "Mother's Abode". Maithon has the biggest reservoir in the Damodar valley Corporation. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on the Barakar River. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in S.E. Asia. Just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari. The lake at Maithon is spread over an area of 65 sq.kms. On an island in the lake is a rest house which offers accommodation. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a deer park and a bird sanctuary have been established. Nearest railway station is Barakar, which is 8 kms from here.

23 Cooch Behar Cooch Behar district is situated in the north-east corner of West Bengal state of India. Among the tourist attractions in Cooch Behar, what strikes first in our mind is the Rajbari or the palace of the Kings and the adjoining royal buildings as well as the endless royal facts & stories. Madan Mohan temple is also famous in cooch Behar Rasikbill 74 km away from Alipurduar (via high road), Rasik Bill is situated on the way of train journey from Alipurduars to Kamakshyaguri. There is a huge lake ideal for eco-tourism activities. The bird variety includes cormorants, different varieties of storks, ibis, spoonbill, kingfisher, parrots, owl and many others. There is a large aquarium, a dear Park and a crocodile rehabilitation center at Rasikbill.

24 Piyali Located near the Sundarbans, Piyali is a solitary and serene island, shaded by mangrove forests. It is ideal for a weekend getaway from Kolkata and its adjacent areas. Major Attractions is its natural beauty, Piyali Dam, Kaikhali and bird watching. Taki It is an amazing tourist spot in West Bengal. It's just a 2 hour distance from Kolkata. It is located in the banks of Ichamati river. On the other side of Ichamati river is Bangladesh. Deulty Located on the bank of River Roopnarayan, Deulti is a lonely village. The house of the legendary bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhya is located over here. It is here where Saratchandra Chattopadhya penned down many of his legendary works. Here, you will get to see the various things used by him. Garpanchkot Garpanchkot in West Bengal is situated near the Panchet Dam on the boarder of Bardhaman district and Jharkhand. This isolated, quiet and serene valley resonates with the melodious chirping and call of different variety of birds. Alongside natures amazing beauty, Garpanchkot is also a testimonial to a rich ancient historical heritage. Murguma Winter creeps in to the tribal village of Murguma in the district of Purulia with misty mornings, sunny days, crisp winter wind and dark starry nights. Ts a perfect getaway for a day or two to an delicious encounter with bewitching natural beauty, vegetation, great weather, dancing rivulets, pristine landscape and age-old tribal villages. The man-made lake adjacent to the dam on the Saharjor River is surrounded by hillocks and moderately dense forest. Birds like cormorants inhabit the small island at the middle of the lake. Bakkhali -Henry s island - Frazerganj (138 kms-5 hrs) is located at the south-western part of mystical Sundarbans. The white beach snuggles against the fringes of a forest delta offering a unique tropical combination. The sands are firm and stretch out along the sea for more than a kilometer. Visit Henry's Island and Jambu Dwip which are very near-by. Way to reach Bakkhali via Joka, Amtala, Sirakot, Fatehpur, Diamond Harbour, Kulpi, Kakdip and Namkhana.

25 Henry s island is an offbeat tourist destination hugging the western boundary of the greater Sunderban region, and dotting the south-end corner of the Mouths of the Ganges. Kilometers of empty beach, placid sea, clear sky and excellent food are some of the attractions of this island. In recent years the place has gained prominence and is slowly making its mark as a budget friendly sought after destination. Frazerganj Beach is just 3kms away from Bakkhali and is a lovely place to spend a relaxing, quiet weekend. Enjoy the fresh local sea food here. Chances are you will have the beach all to yourself. Take a walk along the coast or simply sit for hours and watch the fishing boats battle the waves. Don t miss the spectacular sunset at this beach, it is worth watching. Digha Mandarmani- Tajpur

26 Beautiful beaches covering Digha with its lagoons. Digha is situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, in East Midnapore district, 91 km south of Tamluk; it is close to the West Bengal-Orissa border. Nearby places of interest are Shankarpur, Mandarmani. Chandaneshwar Shiva temple in Orissa border and Talshari (4 kms) sea beach Mandarmani is famous for its sun kissed sandy beach and beautiful panoramic sea view.the beach is flat, hard and totally safe for swimming. You will enjoy a leisurely walk along the beach and watch the red crabs disappear in the hole. Best way to go by car/bus from kolkata via Contai and Chaulkhola Crossing. Tajpur is a practically famous for water sports activities near Digha sea beach. Main attraction in the beach is Red crabs. It lies in the Kolkata-Digha route and at just 5 km from Chaulkhola.vors.One can enjoy water-sports like parasailing and boating in this beach. Udaipur sea beach is small coastal fishing village near Digha in West Bengal. This is the western side of Bay of Bengal and very popular for Red crabs and water sports. Shankarpur is an unknown sea beach of Bay of Bengal. This natural beach is covered by casuarinas and eucalyptus trees. You can enjoy its sandy sea beach with the sea wave. Junput is 40 km. from Digha by bus, with a change at Contai. The place offers beautiful sea-view and lines of casuarina trees. The beach is unspoilt. Brackish water fish cultivation and research are done here by the State Government Fisheries Department.