Kolkata is the ultimate destination for travelers to satiate their wanderlust. With its rich history and monumental background, Kolkata is one of the best tourist places in India. When there are so many places to kindle our interest, we have listed the most famous areas to pay a visit. And this is made easier as you stay in our Hotel VIP International which is one of the best 3 star hotels in Kolkata. Our hotel is also one of the hotels in Kolkata at park street along with being one of the best hotels in Kolkata.

M. P. Birla Planetarium

The planetarium was opened on 29th September 1962 and was formally inaugurated on July 2nd 1963 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The M. P. Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is a magnificent structure with its architecture based on the famous Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. The planetarium is located in Jawaharlal Nehru Road that is adjacent to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The majestic monument has a Hybrid Projector with Star Master ZMP Opto Mechanical coupled with 9 Ultra High Resolution VELVET Digital projectors. Its dome is 23 metres in diameter. There are 570 push back progressively reclining seats in concentric arrangement. If you are a science geek, then Birla Planetarium is a must visit in your stay in Kolkata.

Unique Indian Museum

Indian Museum in Kolkata is one of the greatest monuments in the city. Indian Museum is the earliest and also the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asian Pacific region. It is located in the building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street. The museum is founded in the year 1814 in the Asiatic Society of Bengal. It is with the Indian Museum that the Museum movement started in India. Since the museum is the oldest in the country, it has rare collections of antiques, armours, ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies and Mughal paintings. Therefore, it is the best place to understand the historical progression of our country.

Victoria Memorial Hall

This is another great monument of Kolkata that attracts many local and foreign tourists. The Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata is indeed the icon of the city’s architectural achievement. The monument is also a symbol of British architecture in every form. The place houses a collection of western paintings, some rare photographs, Indian indigenous paintings and important manuscripts from the historical period. While visiting Victoria Memorial Hall, one can actually travel back in time to explore the best period of Indian history.

Eden Gardens Stadium

The Eden Gardens and the cricket stadium are located in the centre of the city near Maidan. It is considered the largest stadium in Asia. The Eden Gardens complex is a lush green land of 50 acres with the cricket stadium, indoor stadium along with gardens, lakes and a Pagoda. The historic cricket stadium has a seating capacity of more than one lakh. It is a first of its kind cricket stadiums in India where floodlights are installed and also Day & Night cricket is played. The gigantic electronic scoreboard is also an unprecedented invention in the country.

Ultimate Shopping Stopover- The New Market

If you are a freaky shopaholic, then Ultimate Shopping Stopover-The New Market will be your dream destination when you visit Kolkata. It is the place where you can get anything you want, starting from clothes, beauty products, food items or home decor and what not. The place is always busy. Come here to witness the microcosm of Kolkata city.

On learning the top 5 attraction in Kolkata, it is essential to know the right and best place to stay in Kolkata to travel to these sites easily. One of the best Hotels in Kolkata to stay is our Hotel VIP International. Since we are in the heart of the city and also one of the Hotels near Kolkata Airport, it is best for any traveler to stay with us. Therefore, book your next stay with us to enjoy the top 5 attractions in Kolkata!

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