Best Hotels in South Kolkata and Best Places to Visit
Kolkata often has an image of being a packed area with narrow lanes and street markets with the old city charm. Indeed, a city that is known for literature, theatre, lip smacking food at street vendors, grand colonial architecture and culture festivals. But you’d be surprised to know, South Kolkata though equally exciting, is less congested and more developed as compared to the rest of the city.
The prime district of Kolkata, South Kolkata features some of the best neighbourhood areas including Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhawanipur, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari and Dhakuria. You can expect quite a pleasant stay in South Kolkata with a balanced Kolkata vibes. Even the hotels in this area are quite comforting and come with all amenities. OYO Hotels in South Kolkata are popular among the guests, thanks to the service and budget pricing. Be it family stays or couple friendly hotels in South Kolkata, the accommodations are known to offer the best service in the town.
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This part of town offers lush green parks, ancient temples and gardens if you happen to be here. Some of the best places to visit include:
Excite the nerd inside you at National library- Located on Belvedere Estate in Alipore, Kolkata, The national Library is known to be the largest library in India owing to the volume. It’s an interesting space for the book lovers and the mystery lovers. The library is said to house a secret room with no openings at all, hence different stories about this room have taken rounds.
Visit Alipore Zoo- One of the oldest zoological parks, Alipore is home to several species of wild animals including Royal Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Indian Elephant, One-horned Rhinoceros, wild Yak, Banteng, Rhinos and Giraffe. It’s a haven for bird watchers as well.. Though to catch the migratory birds, there are specific months but otherwise you can experience oteh birds. Emu, Macaws, Lorikeet, Hornbills, Ostrich, Swinhoe’s Pheasant, Golden Pheasant and Lady Amherst’s Pheasant are some of the species that are found here.
Enjoy delicious meals at Oh! Calcutta- Kolkata has had huge influences from different settlements like Portuguese and Jewish, and so does food at this restaurant. Uniquely flavor and great service is what you will relish here.
Find peace at Kalighat Temple- The temple honours the patron goddess, Maa Kaali dating back to the 16th century. The new architecture was done-up only 200 years back.
If you wish to visit other parts of the city, the list of places is endless. Victoria Memorial,Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum,Eden Gardens, Kalighat, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Science City Kolkata,Marble Palace,Park Street,Fort William,St. Paul's Cathedral,Writers Building and more. If you are visiting anytime soon, just be sure, you have availed discounts on online hotel booking.