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Best Places to visit in July in Kolkata
July in Kolkata is all about enjoying the summer vibes! With the weather at its hottest, it's the perfect time to explore water parks, lakes, and other cooling spots around the city. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely boat ride, exploring historical sites, or indulging in local food and drink, Kolkata has plenty of attractions to offer. July is an excellent time to experience the lively atmosphere and beautiful sights of Kolkata.
Babu Ghat, Kolkata
Babu Ghat is one of the oldest ghat that was constructed during the British Raj at Strand Road on the edge of the River Hooghly. The landing compartment of the ghat is lofty colonial structure. This Doric-Greek type pavilion with gigantic pillars attracts tourists in huge number. The priests and
vendors have intruded the ghat and the stairs that take you to the river are decaying fast. The Ghat is crowded all the time as the people come here to bathe, massage and perform various religious ceremonies. On Chhat Puja the ghat is exceptionally crowded. The ghat is also used for idol immersion during Durga and Saraswati Puja
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Address Hooghly River on Strand Road, Kolkata
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Babu Ghat opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Opening Days The Babu Ghat is alway open for visitors.
Best Month May, June, July, August
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Eco Park, Kolkata
Huge park for diverse recreational activities like cycling, boating in the lakes, huge gardens are sure to satiate young and old alike. It is situated on the Major Arterial Road and is specially designed to encourage eco-tourism in Kolkata. One of the largest city built up park in the country
it is scattered in an area of approximately 480 acres of land. Its beauty is enhanced by a water body, which encircles Eco Park and appears as an island in the center. The place is frequently thronged by picnickers who are keen to spend some quality time with their family and friends. Nature lovers freak out in this park. There are conferene halls and cottages here which can be rented out for both business and personal needs. On the whole a wonderful destination for an unforgettable experience.
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Address Major Arterial Road, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata
Place Type Nature Sites and Parks
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee Entry Fee: ₹30/- per person
Opening Time Eco Park opening and closing timings are from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Opening Days The Eco Park is open to visitors every day except Mondays.
Best Month May, June, July, August
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Kumortuli, Kolkata
If you want to explore the cultural limits of Kolkata then Kumartuli is a place for it. It is the lane where the skilled potters create the clay idols of gods and goddesses. These sculptors are into this profession from several generations and this potter locality is more then 200+
old. A group of potters created this and now more then 155 families of potters reside here. During Durga Puja several potters toil hard in nearly 560 workshops to make the idols of Goddess Durga during the festival, Durga Puja. These lanes are very narrow but the artisans staying here have set up their work shops for making up of the idols. These potters are magicians and from straws, bamboo sticks, rope the expert potters convert the formless heap of clay into an attractive and breathtaking attractive Goddess Durga idol.
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Address Hatkhola, Kolkata
Place Type Museum and Gallery
Best For Friends, Solo
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time There are no Kumortuli timings, this place is open all around in year.
Opening Days The Kumortuli is alway open for visitors.
Best Month May, June, July, August
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New Market, Kolkata
The New Market is approximately 144 years old and is one the most crowded and busiest markets in Kolkata. Found in the center of the city, it is a shoping hub in the city. When Britishers ruled India people from diverse parts of the country came to Kolkata to set
up shops here. Currently, their forerunners are having a flourishing business here. This is one of the major reasons that the market is captured by Bengalis, Tibetans, Kashmiris and Punjabis and they all are running their businesses in total harmony with each other. From day to day household purchasing to expensive shopping, New Market has it all. With more then 2000+ shops selling glass items, assorted spices and dry fruits, beautiful suits and sarees, dress materials, traditional weaves like Banarasi, Maheshwari, Kanjiwaram, Kurtas with chicken work, stoles with heavy Phulkari work, New Market has it all. It is a must visit place when you are on a vacation to Kolkata.
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Address Lindsay St, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Place Type Shopping Place
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time There are no Kolkata New Market timings, this place is open all around in year.
Opening Days The New Market is alway open for visitors.
Best Month July, August, September, October, November, December
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Old Chinatown, Kolkata
The chief attraction of Kolkata, Old China Town is a conventional wholesale market that has an amazing variety of electrical goods, lighting and variety of food stalls. Old Chinatown has been successfully restoring the cultural inheritance of the Chinese immigrant who came and settled here. Kolkata’s Old Chinatown is famous
for some some lip-smacking street food. Some of the best food items served here are Dumplings that are stuffed with pork, beef, chicken, cheese and vegetables. The historic Chinese Temples present here are the places where the Chinese community gathers. The popular Hap Hing Co, A Chinese Provision and Medicine Stores, Pou Chong for a variety of sauces is the highlight of this place.
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Address Old China Town, Tiretti, Kolkata
Place Type Restaurant and Bar
Best For Friends, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time There are no Old Chinatown timings, this place is open all around in year.
Opening Days The Tiretta Bazaar is alway open for visitors.
Best Month January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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