Family and Kids in Kolkata
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kidsWhether you are a resident here, or a traveller travelling from far, this is one place to definitely come to if you are in Kolkata. The bustling flower market is held under the famous Howrah bridge every day and is a much-loved place among folks. It is apparently also the largest wholesale flower market in Asia. You can come here to see the variety of flowers which are not only beautiful but pr...Read more
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A place for children with all kinds of interestsWhile the other places in India share a craze for cricket, in Kolkata, it is football which beats in the heart of every native. One of the largest stadiums in India, the place is suitable to accommodate around 130,000 spectators at a time. There are many other games that are also played here and if you are lucky, you may even witness them. If you are planning to visit it anytime soon, contact t...Read more
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A guaranteed fun space for the kidsLocated in the New Town area of Kolkata, it is not only one of the rarest museums in the country, but apparently a popular one too. There are many factors that make this wax museum kolkata an exciting place to be in. First of all, the place got its name from Mother Teresa, who had been a significant personality in Indian history. Apart from that, the inspiration of this mothers wax museum ...Read more
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Amazing Kolkata attraction for kidsYou can learn everything about the life of Great Swami Vivekananda by coming here. The place had been his ancestral home back then and laps many stories of his life within its walls. It has now been converted into a museum providing peeks into the different aspects of Swamiji’s life, his aspiration and morals. All of the rooms are decked with many artefacts and items of its time along wit...Read more
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Can keep your kids busy for daysThe market resides in the quaint neighbourhood of the same name. It is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Kolkata and pretty raves among folks and tourists for being a shopping destination and entertainment zone. While street shopping is like a must to do in India, it becomes even more important when we are talking about Kolkata and Chowringhee. From toys, knick knacks, local arts and cr...Read more
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Perfect for kids day out in KolkataBook lovers will definitely love to come here! This is one place where you can get all kind of books regardless of their genre and variety. Add its architecture and ambience to it, and you've got a perfect way to spend few hours splendidly. The library is nestled in an old colonial building and it also happens to be one of the largest museums in Kolkata. Come here to spend few hours readin...Read more
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Fun place to go for kidsThe place got its name BBD by combining the initials of three freedom fighters who were hanged here. Previously called as Dalhousie square, it is here where three courageous souls Benoy-Badal-Dinesh were executed henceforth providing it with its new name as a tribute to their sacrifice. Today, BBD Bagh is considered to be among the most popular attractions owing to the numerous Victorian styled...Read more
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A cool place to see with kidsWith over 250 shops, it is undoubtedly one of the most frequented shopping destinations in Kolkata. The place is people’s favourite when it comes to shopping, food and entertainment. There are myriad shops selling everything from local products to branded ones. Not only that, there are plenty of restaurants on the premises as well to offer nice food indulge. There is a fun gaming arcade f...Read more
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A fantastic place for refreshing break for childrenFort William is a brilliant example of the British’s military acumen. Now an Indian military base, Fort William is out of bounds for visitors. However, no one can stop you from gawking at this fantastic piece of architecture from the maidan that surrounds the fort. If you do know someone in the army or the navy, you might just be privy to an escorted tour of this imposing edifice.
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One of the awesome things children enjoy the mostLocated in the prime location of Gariahat Road, Dakshinapan Shopping Centre is an open-air cultural and shopping space for people who don’t like crowds. If you love shopping, you can come here expecting a lot of fun checking out its various handlooms and handicrafts. The other things which are also sold here include fancy goods and textiles. While the shopping scene is already very extrav...Read more
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The best option for younger visitorsThe temple was founded in 1921 and is greatly frequented by devotees from all around the world. It was Sri Annada Thakur, a revered guru, who put forth the foundation of this temple first with a motto of the welfare of humanity. The place is great to come for anyone who is looking for a spiritual escape and spend some moments amid quietude. Although, the temple only opens thrice a day hence mak...Read more
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A place where kids enjoy and have funSeeing that Kolkata has an indigenous reputation in the world of art and music, thanks to its flourishing art culture and pioneering artists, it is hardly surprising that it is also home to one of the major art institutions in the country. The Academy of Fine Arts is a gem, especially for visitors with a knack for art. Established in the 1930s with a small room, today it exhibits a vast range o...Read more
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A place perfect for families with kidsA visit to Kolkata is incomplete without a visit to this place. Lying in the east zone of the city is this small yet popular Chinatown with the largest number of Chinese immigrants in the country. The place is merely five minutes from the city centre hence is easily accessible by bus. Also popularly known as the Chinatown of Kolkata, Tangra has a cultural charm that is worth checking out. Come ...Read more
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A favorite place to take the kids in the cityFounded in 1829, ‘Royal’ as it is fondly known, is the oldest golf club outside the British Isles. You can almost smell the British influence once you enter the aristocratic building. Gleefully stuck in the royal times, the golf club has been home to some enthralling races and stylish soirees. But don’t get too overwhelmed yet. The race is where the adrenaline is and where the...Read more
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It's just one of those places to visit and hang outWriter’s building is one of the most prominent buildings in Kolkata attracting thousands of visitors to it every year. The place used to be the house of State Government of West Bengal a few years back, but today it stands as a great example of city’s history and victorian era architecture. Most of the people come here to watch and admire its structure and design that is around 150 ...Read more