Must-see attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta)

  • Tippu Sultan Mosque

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    This fanciful multidomed mosque was built in honour of nawab Tippu Sultan by his son during the 1830s.

  • VM East Gate

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    By day you can exit the Victoria Memorial park from the east gate but not enter this way. From 5pm, a ticket booth here starts issuing tickets for the…

  • St James Church

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    This twin-spired church and the eponymous school makes a useful orientation landmark when seeking out the Motherhouse for the first time. Ask for 'Jora…

  • VM South Gate

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    Day-time entry tickets to the park and Victoria Memorial museum are sold here, but there's no access to the sound and light show.

  • VM North Gate

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    Day-time entry tickets to the park and Victoria Memorial museum are sold here, but there's no access to the sound and light show.

  • Shree Cutchi Jain Temple

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    The relatively modern Shree Cutchi Jain Temple makes a useful landmark on atmospheric Ezra St.