In the North-West corner of the Maidan are small & pleasantly laid out Eden Gardens.The gardens were created in 1840 and named after the sister of Lord Auckland, the former governer general. The idea was to make a Biblical - style garden of Eden in India. The expanse dotted with beautiful trees and shrubs is intersected by winding paths, and there is a large artificial lake. Alongside the gardens, is the world famous Eden Gardens cricket stadium. The stadium is supposed to be the largest in Asia with a seating capacity of more than a lakh spectators. The calcutta cricket ground, where International test & one day matches are held, is also with in the gardens. Near the gardens you can take a pleasant walk along the bank of hoogly river.

Kolkata Tourist Attraction

Victoria Memorial   Howrah Bridge Eden Gardens Saheed Minar Vidyasagar Setu
Birla Planetarium Kali Temple Nicco Park Science City Indian Museum Zoological Gardens
Rabindra Sadan Botanical Gardens Birla Mandir Tagore House Nalban