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Best Places to visit in May in Kolkata

Best Places to visit in May in Kolkata

As summer approaches, Kolkata transforms into a lively destination with plenty of attractions to explore. May offers a mix of sunny weather and a festive atmosphere, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities, historical sites, museums, and entertainment venues. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, culture, or adventure, May is an excellent time to experience the city's offerings in Kolkata.

Looking for places to visit in May? Kochi, Pune, and Mumbai etc. offer the perfect mix of culture, history, and scenic beauty. Kochi is ideal for exploring lush backwaters and ancient forts. In Pune, enjoy the cool weather and visit its historic sites and hill stations. Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, offers vibrant festivals and beach vibes. Why visit in May? The weather is pleasant, and fewer crowds ensure a more relaxed experience!

23 attractions found

Alipore Zoological Garden
Nature Sites and Parks

Alipore Zoological Garden – Kolkata

Established in 1876, the Alipore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India and has a rich history. Initially, it served as a private menagerie for the Br…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM,Thursday Closed. Entry Fee:- Rs. 20 for Up to the age of 5 years and Rs. 50 for, Visitors above the age of 5 years. | No Entry Fee
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Khidirpur
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Babu Ghat
Religious Place

Babu Ghat – Kolkata

Babu Ghat is one of the many ghats built on the banks of the Hooghly River on the Strand Road towards Kolkata during the British Raj. The ghat is name…

Entry Fee Babu Ghat is open from 24 hours all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Babu Ghat opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Best For Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Howrah Maidan
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Botanical Gardens
Nature Sites and Parks

Botanical Gardens – Kolkata

The Botanical Gardens were established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd and were later expanded under the guidance of Sir George King. It is one of the o…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM weekdays also Weekends Closed. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Genral entry - ₹30/- (per person)
Timings Botanical Gardens opening and closing timings is 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Diamond Park
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College Street
Shopping Place

College Street – Kolkata

College Street is a 900 m long street in central Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata has its own 'Boi Para' as College Street, which i…

Entry Fee College Street is open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings College Street is always open but Street shops opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Nearest Metro Station
Central
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Deshapriya Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Deshapriya Park – Kolkata

Deshapriya Park has a rich history dating back to the pre-independence era. It was initially named "Deshapriya Park" in honor of C.R. Das, a prominent…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Timings Deshapriya Park opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Kalighat
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Eco Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Eco Park – Kolkata

Eco Park is the largest ever park in India. The park was inaugurated by Mamata Banerjee on 29 December 2012. The park is divided into three major sect…

Entry Fee Eco Park is open from 12:00 pm to 08:30 pm (Monday close). Entry fee Rs 30. | Entry Fee: ₹30/- per person
Timings Eco Park opening and closing timings are from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Mangaldeep
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Elliot Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Elliot Park – Kolkata

Elliot Park, formerly known as the Company Bagh, has a rich historical background dating back to the colonial era. It was designed in 1830 by Walter G…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from Evening 1:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Timings Elliot Park opening and closing timings is 1 PM to 4 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Maidan
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Fort William
Monument

Fort William – Kolkata

Fort William, located in the Maidan area of Kolkata, is a major historic fortress built by the British East India Company and completed in 1781. Const…

Entry Fee Timings:- Fort William is open from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Entry Fee: No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Fort William opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Rabindra Sadan
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Kumortuli
Museum and Gallery

Kumortuli – Kolkata

Kumortuli is a traditional potter's quarter in North Kolkata, West Bengal India. The city is famous for its sculptural skills. It not only manufacture…

Entry Fee Kumartuli is open from 24 hours all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings There are no Kumortuli timings, this place is open all around in year.
Best For Friends, Solo
Nearest Metro Station
Shobhabazar Sutanuti
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Marble Palace
Monument

Marble Palace – Kolkata

The Marble Palace is a 19th-century heritage mansion located off Thakurpukur Road in North Kolkata. It was built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, a w…

Entry Fee Marble Palace is open from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Marble Palace opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Mahatma Gandhi Road
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Mother House
Museum and Gallery

Mother House – Kolkata

The Mother House was established in 1953 by Mother Teresa and has been the epicenter of her charitable activities. It is where she lived, prayed, and …

Entry Fee Timings:- This is open from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and then from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the evening. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Mother House opening and closing timing is about 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Park Street
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Nakhoda Mosque
Religious Place

Nakhoda Mosque – Kolkata

The Nakhoda Mosque was constructed in the early 20th century, between 1926 and 1942, by a Kutchi Memon named Abdur Rahim Osman. It stands as a testame…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM weekdays also Weekends Closed. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Timings Nakhoda Mosque opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Mahatma Gandhi Road
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Netaji Bhavan
Museum and Gallery

Netaji Bhavan – Kolkata

Netaji Bhawan was the ancestral home of Subhas Chandra Bose and is where he lived during his time in Kolkata. After his disappearance, it was converte…

Entry Fee Timings:- It is open from 11 am to 05 pm. Entry fee The ticket price to visit Netaji Bhawan is Rs. 5 for adults and Rs. 2 for Children. | Adults - ₹10/-, Children - ₹5/-
Timings Netaji Bhawan opening and closing timing is 11:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Rabindra Sadan
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Neveh Shalome Synagogue
Religious Place

Neveh Shalome Synagogue – Kolkata

The Neveh Shalome Synagogue was constructed in 1826 by Shalom Obadiah ha-Kohen. It is one of the oldest synagogues in Kolkata and an important center …

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. Entry Fee:- Entry is Free | No Entry Fee
Timings Neveh Shalome Synagogue opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Best For Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Mahatma Gandhi Road
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Old Chinatown
Restaurant and Bar

Old Chinatown – Kolkata

Tirretta market is one of the major city attractions for visitors in central Kolkata. It is commonly called the Old China Market. The city has been ho…

Entry Fee Old China Town Cemetry is open from 10 am to 8:30 pm all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings There are no Old Chinatown timings, this place is open all around in year.
Best For Friends, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Chandni Chowk
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Park Street
Shopping Place

Park Street – Kolkata

Park Street is a famous street in the city of Kolkata, India. Officially known as Mother Teresa Sarani, the road ran through the deer park of Sir Eliz…

Entry Fee Park Street is open from 08:00 am to 09:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings There are no Mother Teresa Sarani timings, this place is open all around in year.
Nearest Metro Station
Park Street
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Prinsep Ghat
Religious Place

Prinsep Ghat – Kolkata

Prinsep Ghat was constructed in 1841 and was originally used as a jetty for ferrying passengers and goods across the river. It holds historical signif…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is open All days of the weak. Entry Fee: No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Best For Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Park Street
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Rabindra Sarobar
Sightseeing

Rabindra Sarobar – Kolkata

Rabindra Sarobar was created during the British colonial era and was originally known as Dhakuria Lake. It was later renamed in honor of the famous Be…

Entry Fee Timings:- All days of the weak (6:00 am to 6:00 pm). Entry Fee: No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Best For Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Kavi Sukanta
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Sabarna Sangrahashala
Museum and Gallery

Sabarna Sangrahashala – Kolkata

The Sabarna Roy Choudhury family is one of the oldest and most influential families in the Kolkata region, with a history dating back several centurie…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM,Thursday Closed. Entry Fee:- Entry is free. | No Entry Fee
Timings Sabarna Sangrahashala opening and closing timing is about 10 AM to 7 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Sakherbazar
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Shaheed Minar
Monument

Shaheed Minar – Kolkata

Shaheed Minar, located at Esplanade in Kolkata, is an important historical monument connected with India’s freedom movement. It was originally built i…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM in all days. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Shaheed Minar opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Best For Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Esplanade
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St John's Church
Religious Place

St John's Church – Kolkata

St. John's Church was constructed during the British colonial rule in India and consecrated in 1787. It was built to serve as the Anglican cathedral o…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Entry fee ₹10 per person
Timings St John's Church opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Best For Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Esplanade
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