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West Bengal
Kolkata
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Science City
It is
located on Kolkata's Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. This 21st century marvel of
science, communication and environment is the first and only institution of its
kind in India.The pioneering effort of NCSM, in setting up open air Science
Parks has now added a new dimension to science teaching through a process of
discovery in the outdoor setting. Set amidst trees and lawns, here one finds
science out of doors and alive
Birla Mandir
Located on Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, it is the latest addition to the places of
visit in Kolkata. Built over twenty- two years of painstaking labour, it is an
all marble structure with very high quality Rajasthani engravings.
Zoological Garden
 Kolkata's
interesting zoo-the oldest in India-was the creation of Sir Richard Carnac
Temple who was Governor of Bengal from 1874 to 1877. It was opened on Jan 1st
1876, by the Prince of Wales. The 16 hectare grounds house a wide species of
animals & birds including the rare white Bengal Tiger. There is a separate
reptile house and a children's zoo. Migratory birds find sanctuary on a small
lake in the zoo every winter. The gardens are open from 6 a.m. To 5 p.m. daily.
The Zoological Gardens at Alipore opened to the public in
1876, have one of the finest collections of birds, animals, and reptiles. Within
the Gardens, there is also a childrens' Zoo. The aquarium in front of the
Zoological Gardens contains sea-fishes of rare varieties.
Nalban Boating Complex
 Located
in the heart of Salt lake city (a satellite township) just 12 kms. away from
central Kolkata, Nalban is a beautiful picnic spot for families who would want
to spend a few hours in the quiet greenery, away from the busy city. The main
attraction of the place is the four hundred acre picturesque lake with various
kinds of boating facilities like paddle boats, shikaras and rowing boats. A
unique added attraction is the newly installed hovercraft.
Saheed Minar
This 165 ft. High monument was erected by public subscription in 1828, to honour
Sir David Ochter Lony, a one- time resident of Malwa & Rajputana. More recently,
it has now been renamed 'Saheed Minar' to honour the martyrs of the freedom
struggle. An important landmark in Kolkata, it is located at the Northern end of
the Maidan.
Jorasanko Tagore house
The rambling old Tagore House is a centre for Indian dance, drama, music and
other arts. This is the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore, India's greatest
poet, and his final resting place. It's just off Rabindra Sarani, north of BBD
Bagh, and is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday upto 2 pm (closef
Sunday).There is a daily Bengali sound-and-light show at 6 and 7 pm.
Rabindra Sadan
Situated on the southeast corner of the Maidan. The Rabindra Sadan is the seat
of Bengali - culture where every evening, drama cultural programmes &
exhibitions are held.
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