South Park Cemetery, Kolkata

South Park Cemetery
South Park Cemetery | One of the best places to visit in Kolkata
Entry Fee & Ticket
Genral Entry Ticket Price is ₹20/- (per head)
Opening Time & Days
The South Park Cemetery is open every day for visitorsSouth Park Cemetery opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Place Type
Park & Garden, Nature Sites and Parks
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Friends, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station Maidan (1.24 KM), Park Street (1.38 KM), Rabindra Sadan (1.45 KM), Netaji Bhavan (2.12 KM), Esplanade (2.22 KM)

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About South Park Cemetery

South Park Street Cemetery is located on Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India. Park Street Cemetery was one of the oldest non-church cemeteries in the world, first opened in 1767 in a swampy area, the cemetery was in use until about 1830 and is now a heritage site protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The cemetery was opened to ease the pressure on the old cemetery in the heart of the city.

Architecture of South Park Cemetery

The tombs are a mix of Gothic and the rich flavour of the Indo-Saracenic style. Among the Indo-Saracenic tombs is a unique and composite brick structure built in the 'panchyatana' manner, with a central dome flanked by miniature replicas of Orissan 'rekha deul' on four sides.

Interesting facts about South Park Cemetery

  1. The cemetery is very well maintained and has huge pavilions adorned with tall green trees and monuments to the dead.
  2. Most of the tombs in South Park Street Cemetery are aesthetically beautiful and very attractive.
  3. The tall graves, shady trees and the relative quietness form the bustles of the city makes it a great place to visit for a leisurely stroll.
  4. You can spend a few hours here wandering this Beautiful & Peaceful place. Lots of history & stories to see Very interesting.
  5. It is one of the largest burial grounds and a heritage site in Kolkata and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

How to reach South Park Cemetery

By Road
Buses and taxis/autos are the best modes of public transport to reach South Park Street Cemetery via Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road or Mirza Ghalib Street.
By Rail
South Park Street Cemetery is 2 km away from Sealdah railway station, you can take auto or taxi from here.

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Address
South Park Cemetery: 52, Park Street, Opp Assembly Of God Church, Kolkata, Kolkata

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South Park Cemetery FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at 52, Park Street, Opp Assembly Of God Church, Kolkata, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the South Park Cemetery: South Park Cemetry is open from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit South Park Cemetery during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-25 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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