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With one million square feet and five levels of shopping space, South City Mall is the largest shopping space in Eastern India and one of the best tourist places in Kolkata for some retail therapy. There is car parking for up to 1,600 cars, over nine levels, making this a convenient stop for luxury international and high-end domestic labels. South City Mall is an easy drive from the comfort of your hotel room in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand.
Self-proclaimed as the destination for luxury retail and fine dining, with a bespoke Loft for fashion launches. Quest Mall, Kolkata, India is conveniently located near Ballygunge and Park Street. When staying at the best hotels in Kolkata, such as The Oberoi Grand, you might want to make a stop here for some international or souvenirs of your stay. Topped off with lunch at one of their many food chain outlets.
Gariahat market is located in south Kolkata, India and is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata for shopping. You name it and you can probably buy it here. Parking is impossible near the market, but guests staying at the best 5 star hotels in Kolkata, such as The Oberoi Grand, are welcome to hire a private luxury vehicle and be dropped at Gariahat market. Tours are also available.
Founded in the mid 19th century for the sole use of Kolkata’s white, British residents, New Market now houses 2,000 outlets selling everything from saris and jewellery to souvenirs, spices and electrical goods. Within its gothic style architecture, you’ll find Bengalis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Jews, Tibetan Sherpas and more, coexisting as fellow traders, residents and shoppers. A must-visit when staying in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand.
Digha is a popular beach resort that is easy to reach by train or road from Kolkata. When making your online hotel booking in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand, you may wish to explore the possibility of making a side trip here for a beach party and some seaside fun with friends. The food is good, the beer is cold and there are happy memories to be made here.
Mayapur is easy to reach by train or in a luxury private vehicle for a weekend getaway from Kolkata. Located approximately 120kms from Kolkata amongst the islands of Nabadwip, Mayapur is one of the homes of ISKCON and is thus a great choice if you are interested in experiencing the spiritual side of India. A trip to Mayapur will provide plenty of opportunity for rest and reflection.
The Sundarbans are just over three hours by road from Kolkata, India. A beautiful National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Sundarbans are definitely worth leaving the comfort of your luxury hotel room in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand for. The Sundarbans mangrove forests are one of the largest forests in the world. Spanning the deltas of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal, the Sundarbans are an area of exceptional natural beauty. With tidal waterways and small islands where over 250 bird species, the estuarine crocodile, Indian python and Bengal tigers reside.
Eden Gardens has a seating capacity of 68,000 and is the oldest cricket ground in India. It is also the largest cricket ground in Asia and the second largest in the world after the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Eden Gardens is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata because it is an icon on the landscape of international cricket; fondly referred to as both the “Lords of India” and the home of Indian cricket. The stadium takes its name from the nearby Eden Gardens park, which dates back to 1841 and was named after Lord Auckland Eden, the Governor General of India at that time. Eden Gardens is a very short drive from the luxury of the best hotel in Kolkata: The Oberoi Grand.
Salt Lake Stadium is officially called the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Vivekananda Indian Youth Stadium). It was originally built to seat 120,000 spectators and has recorded an attendance of over 137,000, but due to enhanced safety and security measures, reduced its maximum capacity to 85,000 when refurbished in 2011. Even with this reduced capacity, Sale Lake Stadium in Kolkata remains the second largest in India. If you are interested in men’s or women’s football, it might be worth adding a visit to this stadium when you stay with us in luxury at the best of 5 star hotels in Kolkata: The Oberoi Grand.
Developed by the National Council of Science Museums, Science City presents all things science and technology-related in an engaging way for the young and old. Its attractions include a 3D Space Theatre, an Evolution show with robotic displays and the world’s first ever digital panorama, which illustrates global milestones over the last 6 million years. There is also a musical fountain, a butterfly nursery, an aquarium and much more.
Located on the western bank of the Hooghly River, it is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, which was founded by Swami Viveknanda in India. It boasts beautiful architecture that harmonises Hindu, Islamic, Christian and Buddhist styles; symbolising the unity of all spiritual beliefs, faiths and religions. Belur Math is well connected by rail and is easy to reach when staying at the best 5 star hotels in Kolkata, especially our luxury property: The Oberoi Grand.
One of the grandiose temples constructed by the philanthropic Birla family, the Birla Mandir in Kolkata, India, is conveniently located in South Kolkata and designed to safely accommodate large numbers of visitors. Started in 1970 and completed over twenty-six years, the very ornate luxury white marble temple houses deities of Radha and Krishna: the forms of masculine and feminine godliness. The left dome houses Durga, also identified as Shakti, or power. In the right dome Shiva sits in a meditative pose. Pictorial stone engravings of scenes from the epic Bhagavad Gita can be found throughout the temple. Definitely one of the best tourist places in Kolkata, and easy to reach from The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata.
Dakshineswar Temple is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. Built in 1855 to much controversy, because it was by a female of low birth, Dakshineswar Temple has risen to become one of the most popular tourist places in Kolkata. Guests staying at luxury 5 star hotels in Kolkata, including The Oberoi Grand, might like to visit the temple complex. There is a main temple with nine spires, a large courtyard, 12 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, a bathing ghat on the riverbank, and much more.
Howrah is Kolkata’s iconic cantilever bridge. A feat of engineering, with a suspended span of 457 metres and a total length of 705 metres between the banks of the Hooghly River. Built in 1943 to replace a pontoon bridge at the same location, the Howrah Bridge is the oldest bridge in Kolkata and the busiest cantilever bridge not only in India, but the entire world; carrying an estimated 100,000 motor vehicles and 150,000 pedestrians each day. Drive to the bridge from The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata and either continue by car or you can experience a walk on it over the Hooghly River.
The Indian Museum is the earliest and largest museum not only In Kolkata, India, but in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole. It was originally conceived of by the members of the Asiatic Society as far back as 1796, as a repository for artefacts and as a centre for the dissemination of knowledge. The idea was deliberated until 1814, when the foundation stone was finally laid. As well as its rare collections of antiques, armour, ornaments, fabrics and paintings, The Indian Museum houses vast numbers of fossils and examples of taxidermy, tremendous skeletons and mummies. The Indian Museum is a short walk from The Oberoi Grand, the best of luxury hotels in Kolkata.
There are five Inox cinemas dotted around Kolkata in various malls. Inox cinemas pride themselves in offering a luxury cinema experience for adults and children alike. With extremely comfortable seating, superior technology and the latest in Indian and international cinema. Inox cinemas are easily reached via rail when staying at any of the best hotels in Kolkata. The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata would also be happy to arrange a luxury private vehicle to take you there.
Kalighat is home to the Kalighat Kali Temple, one of the best tourist places to visit in Kolkata, India. After the death of his beloved wife Shakti, Shiva the God of Destruction is said to have performed a frenzied Rudra Tandava dance, during which time 52 parts of Shakti’s body were flung around India, landing on what is now hallowed ground. Kalighat Kali Temple, the site of Shakti’s right foot, is said to be the holiest of these.
The Marble Palace is a luxury, palatial mansion commissioned in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, a wealthy Bengali aristocrat. To date, a part of it is still inhabited by his descendents. Constructed largely out of white marble, the house boasts an eclectic mix of architectural styles; from neoclassical pillars and traditional Bengali courtyards to roofed verandas inspired by Chinese pavilions. Mullick was an avid collector of all kinds of art and it would seem that his passion extended into the very essence of the Marble Palace. Inside, visitors will find valuable and celebrated paintings, sculptures, furniture and busts sharing space with random pieces of kitsch in a rare kind of egalitarian display that has to be seen to be believed. One of the best tourist places in Kolkata, India, and a short drive from The Oberoi Grand.
Owned and maintained by the Government of West Bengal, India, Nandan West Bengal Film Centre is a much-loved institute and icon on the cultural landscape of Kolkata. One of the best tourist places in Kolkata should you wish to step back a little in time and escape the hustle bustle of the streets and bazaars. Nandan shows Bengali, Hindi and international films for very reasonable prices. It also hosts an annual film festival. Worth a visit while staying at The Oberoi Grand, the best of the top hotels in Kolkata.
Named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the Nehru Children’s Museum is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata, India, to visit with children. Spread over four floors, the museum houses a vast luxury collection of dolls that has been amassed from almost 100 countries. Exhibits take you through mythology, science, storytelling and epic tales. Located on Chowringhee Road, the Nehru Children’s Museum is very each to reach from your hotel room in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand.
Nicco Park, Kolkata India is the best tourist place in Kolkata for a fun day out with the whole family. Enjoy exciting and relaxing water rides, amusement park rides, bowling and shows. Nicco Park is each to reach via rail or in a luxury private vehicle from the best of 5 star hotels in Kolkata: The Oberoi Grand.
Parasnath Jain Temple features a ghee lamp that has burned continually in the inner sanctum since the temple was founded in 1867. One of the holiest Jain temples in Kolkata, India, Parasnath is one of the most popular tourist places in Kolkata because of its architectural beauty and peaceful ambience. Guest staying at The Oberoi Grand would be welcome to hire a private luxury vehicle from the best hotel in Kolkata to experience the tranquillity of Parasnath Jain Temple.
With a design inspired by the English residence of the Curzon family in England, with Neoclassical and Baroque flourishes, Raj Bhavan is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata, India. Raj Bhavan, or Government House, has been the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal since India gained its independence in 1947. During the rule of the British Raj, it was the residence of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. It is easily reached in a luxury private vehicle from The Oberoi Grand.
St Paul’s Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Kolkata, India. Built in 1847 for the ever-increasing numbers of European Anglicans in the city at that time, St. Paul’s is a fantastic example of Indo-Gothic architecture; a luxury gothic style that was adapted to suit the climactic conditions of Kolkata. It was originally funded by ten pieces of silver sent by Queen Victoria and has been rebuilt twice, for somewhat more than ten pieces of silver, after suffering extensive earthquake damage. St. Paul’s Cathedral boasts a library of some 8,000 texts. Church services are held there regularly and Christmas service is highly recommended.
he Birla Planetarium boasts a state-of-the-art projector that allows it to capture images from space and present them to public audiences. It also offers virtual reality screenings of cosmic collisions, interstellar activities and awesome astrophysics. The Birla Planetarium is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata for those who are interested in astronomy and astrophysics. It is easy to reach from your luxury hotel room in Kolkata at The Oberoi Grand.
Victoria Memorial Hall is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata; a tremendous 103 metres long, 56 metres high and is topped by a 5 metre tall bronze statue of Victory, which rotates in the wind. Fondly known as “The Pride of Kolkata”, it is a magnificent sight framed by vast, beautiful gardens. Spectacular on the outside, it also houses an impressive collection of weapons, maps, coins, stamps, artefacts and textiles, as well as portraits of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Indian freedom fighters. The Victoria Memorial Hall is an easy drive from the best hotels in Kolkata, India, including our luxyr hotel: The Oberoi Grand.
