Attractions & Places

to Visit in Kolkata​

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Kolkata's most distinguished store for musical instruments is NN Mondal and Sons, renowned for exquisite sitars and violins and serving many well-known musicians. Open since the 1850s, the shop is a must for music enthusiasts looking for things to do near Taj Bengal Kolkata.

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Visit Ankur Kala to discover an array of stunning batik and tie-dye handicrafts, exquisite leather items and beautifully embroidered wares. Beyond charming treasures, each purchase supports women from underserved communities in the city and is among the rewarding places to visit near Taj Bengal Kolkata.

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Nestled within a secluded courtyard, The Indian Museum is the oldest and most storied museum in the country. Inside, discover an expansive collection of artefacts from archaeology to art and from natural history to national industry and beyond.

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Kolkata is renowned for its delectable sweets, from roshogollas and sandesh to mishti doi. These indulgent delicacies are best enjoyed fresh and may inspire you to bring some home as a sweet souvenir for friends and family.

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Kalighat Temple is significant in Kolkata's spiritual landscape as a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus, who consider it sacred. This ancient temple is dedicated to the worship of the powerful Goddess Shakti.

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Barabazar showcases a cultural blend of bustling streets filled with merchants, rickshaw drivers, and porters and is among our favourite things to do near Taj Bengal, Kolkata. Within the bazaar, Ezra Street is the home of many upscale shops, including our recommended perfumery.

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Kolkata is renowned for its street food, with puchka being a culinary highlight of the city. Savour diverse offerings, from kathi rolls to paratha-wrapped kebabs and heavenly Calcutta momos, in our top places to visit near Taj Bengal Kolkata.

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Kolkata's most distinguished store for musical instruments is NN Mondal and Sons, renowned for exquisite sitars and violins and serving many well-known musicians. Open since the 1850s, the shop is a must for music enthusiasts looking for things to do near Taj Bengal Kolkata.

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Visit Ankur Kala to discover an array of stunning batik and tie-dye handicrafts, exquisite leather items and beautifully embroidered wares. Beyond charming treasures, each purchase supports women from underserved communities in the city and is among the rewarding places to visit near Taj Bengal Kolkata.

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The highlight of this idyllic garden is visiting the Great Banyan, believed to be the largest tree in the world. Created by a British East India Company officer to cultivate spices and commercially viable plants, the Botanical Gardens continue to thrive, delight, and be one of the finest places to visit near Taj Bengal Kolkata.