3 Best Tourist Attractions in Kolkata

“Zoological Garden is India's oldest formal zoological park. It is the major tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. The zoological garden was open to the public in 1876, and it covers about 46.48 acres. It is a must place to visit to experience the country's rich and safe wildlife at its best. Zoological Garden has many uncommon ducks, Macaw, Conures, and Emu and has a full range of flora and fauna. Visitors can also see various exotic animals such as the royal Bengal tiger, the Indian elephant, the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, the white tiger, and the zebra grant. Zoological Garden is a beautiful place and enjoyable for all ages. Moreover, it offers amenities such as proper toilets, resting sheds at various locations, decorative benches, and drinking water facilities. The zoo frequently hosts events featuring performances by eminent personalities and renowned schools, adding to its allure and significance as a cultural hub. They also conduct Educational Programs.”

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“Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge located in West Bengal, India. The Bridge features a suspended span across the Hooghly River, replacing a pontoon bridge that previously connected both Howrah and Kolkata cities. Upon its completion, it ranked as the 6th longest cantilever bridge of its kind globally. With approximately 100,000 cars and potentially more than 150,000 pedestrians traversing it, it unquestionably is the busiest cantilever bridge worldwide. Howrah Bridge is one of the four renowned bridges spanning the Hooghly River and considered as a Historical Bridge. Howrah Bridge has evolved into an emblematic symbol of the cities it connects. Its main tower was constructed using single monolith caissons, with all work carried out below ground level. Foundation work concluded by 1938, and by the mid-summer of 1941, the cantilevered arms were erected. Each half of the suspended span weighs 2000 tonnes and measures 282 feet in length.”

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“James Prinsep Ghat is one of Kolkata's oldest recreational destinations and was built in 1841 along the Kolkata bank of the Hooghly River. The Prinsep monument is covered with Greek and Gothic inscriptions. The Kolkata public works department renovated the ghat in 2001, and they well maintained it. At an early ghat, all British royals used the jetty for embarkation and disembarkation. James Prinsep Ghat is a Historical Landmark. Visitors to the ghat enjoy activities such as boating on the river, strolling along the bank, and sampling food from stalls. Prinsep Ghat remains a cherished and enduring recreational spot in Kolkata.”

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