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Day 1 - Full-Day Kolkata Sightseeing
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
One of the major temples that you will visit in this Full-Day Kolkata Sightseeing Tour is Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. The main deity in this temple is Goddess Kali, who is worshipped here in the divine form of Bhavatarini. The temple is on the Hooghly River and is a very sacred temple with a glorious history. Rani Rashmoni built this temple in 1855 in devotion to the Goddess Bhavatarini. The temple is majestic in its architecture and is constructed according to the Bengal architectural style. The tall spires in the temple and the landscaped garden are very eye-catching features of the temple. This temple garden is a very calm and peaceful atmosphere to sit and relax. There are idols of Goddess Kali, who is standing on the chest of Lord Shiva. There are many other shrines near the temple that you can visit.
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Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Belur Math
Belur Math is another famous monument that is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River. This monument is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, which was founded by Swami Vivekananda. He was the disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. This is a place of worship and its peaceful surroundings are great for spending some time in tranquillity and silence. The architecture of Belur Math is a beautiful blend of Islamic, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist architectural styles. You can visit the museum inside which has some priceless artifacts relating to the Ramakrishna Mission. Belur Math has a vast premise and campus where you can visit innumerable temples of Swami Vivekananda, Sarada Devi, Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, and others. Belur Math is an institution in itself that conducts various spiritual programs, cultural activities, and educational classes for women and backward people.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Mother House
The next place which we will visit in our One-Day Kolkata Tour is the Missionaries of Charity, also known as Mother House. This is the place in Kolkata where Mother Teresa lived and worked to offer voluntary services to poor and needy people. She established this institution in 1950 as a Roman Catholic and religious organization. There are 4500 and more sisters who work here on the principles of Mother Teresa. They work to help mentally disabled children, orphaned children, refugees, prostitutes, poor and aged people. Missionaries of Charity is a worldwide famous organization and it has centers in over 133 countries. There is a tomb where Mother Teresa was buried and a small museum where you can see exhibits relating to Mother Teresa and her life.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Howrah Bridge/Hooghly River
If there is one icon that reminds you instantly of Kolkata then it is none other than the Howrah Bridge. This bridge is built over the Hooghly River and was constructed in 1935. This bridge was renamed Rabindra Setu in memory of Rabindranath Tagore. Howrah Bridge is one of the busiest bridges in India and there are 8 lanes and 2 foot paths for pedestrians. According to estimates, the number of vehicles that use this bridge is 100,000 and over 150,000 pedestrians use this bridge daily. More than 26500 tonnes of steel was used in the construction of this bridge. Ferry services connect Howrah Bridge to different parts of Kolkata. This Howrah Bridge is spectacular in its architecture and design and is so photogenic that innumerable movies were shot here. You can have a boat ride and view the Howrah Bridge at night time.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
St. John’s Church
One of the oldest churches which you can visit on this One Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata is St. John’s Church. This is a historic church whose foundations were laid out by Warren Hastings in 1784. He was the Governor General of India during the pre-independence India. The St. John’s Church is exceptional in its architecture and it was built in the Neoclassical type of architectural style, which was a very popular architectural style in those days. The tall spires of the church will catch your eyes the moment you glance at it from a distance. This church has beautiful glass windows, colored stained glass mosaics, arches, domes, pillars, and paintings. There are tombstones and memorials in the premises of this church which you can visit on your visit.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Marble Palace
One of the many interesting places that you will visit on this Full-Day Kolkata Sightseeing Tour is the Marble Palace. The name of the palace comes from the use of marble in almost every part of the building. Inside there are marble floorings, tiles, walls, ceilings, and sculptures. Italian marble was used in the construction of this magnificent Marble Palace. Raja Rajendra Mullick, who was a very wealthy merchant and trader built this fabulous palace in 1835. You will see a very interesting art collection inside the palace. The various things that you will see here are chandeliers, clocks, vases, urns, Victorian furniture, and paintings by famous artists like Joshua Reynolds, Ruben, and others. The entire palace is exceptional and has highly decorated pillars, pavilions, balconies, gardens, and lawns. There is a rock garden, a small zoo and a lake which you can visit here.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Victoria Memorial
One of the best places that you can visit on this Full Day Kolkata Sightseeing Tour is Victoria Memorial. The iconic monument with its incredible architecture is one of the best monuments that was built in Kolkata. The memorial was dedicated to Queen Victoria and her 25 years of rule over India. Victoria Memorial was built between the years 1906 and 1921. Victoria Memorial is a marvel of architecture and is a beautiful example of the Indo-Saracenic revivalist style and incorporates techniques and features of several architectural styles like Deccani, Egyptian, Venetian, and Islamic. The museum inside Victoria Memorial has around 25 galleries where you will view exhibits ranging from royal paintings, sculptures, statues, thrones, etc. You can watch the Sound and Light Show here in June.
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Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Birla Planetarium
The reason you will visit the Birla Planetarium on your Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata is that it is one of the largest planetariums in Asia and also the second-largest planetarium in the world. Birla Planetarium is built to resemble the Sanchi Stupa and there are astronomical laboratories inside. You will see paintings of celebrated astronomers in the Astronomy Gallery. One of the most interesting things you can view here is the astronomical telescopes. You can visit the daily shows here and the seating capacity of Birla Planetarium is around 6800.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
