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Best Places to visit in October in Kolkata

Best Places to visit in October in Kolkata

October is a fantastic time to experience the colorful and festive atmosphere of Kolkata. The city comes alive with celebrations, festivals, and events throughout the month, all set against the backdrop of cooler weather. Perfect for enjoying cultural landmarks, scenic parks, and cozy cafes, Kolkata in October offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and local charm.

Places to visit in India in October like the desert festivals of Rajasthan, the backwaters of Kerala and the hill stations of Himachal offer unique experiences. Avoid peak season crowds and enjoy lower rates. Plan your trip with tips on ideal weather and travel options.

21 attractions found

Belur Math
Religious Place

Belur Math – Kolkata

Belur Math was founded in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda, one of the foremost disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. It was established to propagate the teachings o…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is open from 06:30 AM to 11:30 PM in the morning and then from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the evening. Entry Fee:- No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Belur Math opening and closing timings is 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Dakshineswar
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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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Calcutta Jain Temple
Religious Place

Calcutta Jain Temple – Kolkata

Jain Temple is a popular Jain temple located on Badridas Mandir Street in Kolkata city. The Calcutta Jain Temple has a rich history dating back to the…

Entry Fee Timings: The temple is open for visitors from 6 am to 7 pm. The best time to visit is during daylight hours., Entry Fee: There is usually no entry fee to visit the Calcutta Jain Temple. | No Entry Fee
Timings Calcutta Jain Temple opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Central Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Central Park – Kolkata

Central Park, previously known as Laldighi, has a rich history dating back to the colonial era. It was originally a water tank built by the British in…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open all Days. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Genral entry - ₹50/- (per person)
Timings Central Park opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Central Park
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Chowringhee
Shopping Place

Chowringhee – Kolkata

Chowringhee's history dates back to the 18th century when it was just a dirt road connecting Fort William to the village of Kalighat. It was widened a…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open all Days. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Nearest Metro Station
Rabindra Sadan
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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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Harrington Street Arts Centre
Museum and Gallery

Harrington Street Arts Centre – Kolkata

The Harrington Street Arts Centre has a rich history that dates back to the colonial era. It was established during the British Raj and has since play…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 12:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Entry Fee:- This is set as per daily Exhibitions so please check on the official website | No Entry Fee
Timings Harrington Street Arts Centre opening and closing timing is 2 PM to 8 PM.
Best For Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Maidan
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Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Museum and Gallery

Jorasanko Thakur Bari – Kolkata

Jorasanko Thakur Bari was built in the 18th century by Rabindranath Tagore's grandfather, Dwarkanath Tagore. It was in this very house that the poet w…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM in Weekdays. Entry Fee:- Rs. 50 but photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited. | Indians – ₹20/-, Students - ₹10/-, Foreigners- Adults ₹150/-, Students ₹100/-, SAARC- ₹30/-, Students ₹20/
Timings Jorasanko Thakur Bari opening and closing timing is about 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Mahatma Gandhi Road
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Kalighat Mandir
Religious Place

Kalighat Mandir – Kolkata

The history of Kalighat Mandir dates back to ancient times, and it is closely associated with the mythology of Kolkata's origin. Legend has it that th…

Entry Fee Timings:- All days of the weak. Entry Fee: No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Kalighat Mandir is open from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Jatin Das Park
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Mousuni Island
Sightseeing

Mousuni Island – Kolkata

Mousuni Island has a rich historical connection with the region's maritime heritage. It was once a bustling port for trading, primarily in salt and fi…

Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Timings Mousuni Island open 24 hours.
Best For Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
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Nalban Boating Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Nalban Boating Park – Kolkata

Nalban Boating Park was developed as a part of the East Kolkata Wetlands, which are internationally recognized as a Ramsar site due to their ecologica…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Entry Fee:- Rs. 30/- per head. | No Entry Fee
Timings Nalban Boating Park opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
IT Centre
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Nehru's Children Museum
Museum and Gallery

Nehru's Children Museum – Kolkata

The Nehru's Children Museum was established in 1972. It is managed by the National Cultural Association. The museum was created to offer a place where…

Entry Fee Timings:- Fort William is open from 11 am to 7:00 pm. and closed on all Mondays and Tuesday. Entry Fee: INR 10 for children under 16 years of age and INR 20 for people above 16 years of age. | Adults ₹20/-, Children ₹10/-
Timings Nehru’s Children Museum opening and closing timing is Wednesday - Friday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Rabindra Sadan
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New Market
Shopping Place

New Market – Kolkata

The New Market, formerly known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, is a market in Kolkata situated on Lindsay Street, beside Free School Street (Mirza Ghalib S…

Entry Fee New Market is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings There are no Kolkata New Market timings, this place is open all around in year.
Nearest Metro Station
Esplanade
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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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Ramkrishnapur Ghat
Religious Place

Ramkrishnapur Ghat – Kolkata

The history of Ramkrishnapur Ghat dates back to the colonial era when Kolkata was under British rule. It served as a vital transportation hub for good…

Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Timings Ramakrishnapur Ghat Open 24/7.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings
Nearest Metro Station
Howrah Maidan
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Safari Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Safari Park – Kolkata

The Safari Park was established in the year 1998 with the primary objective of promoting conservation and education about India's rich biodiversity. I…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Adult - ₹50/- per person, Children - ₹20/-
Timings Safari Park opening and closing timings is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Kavi Sukanta
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Science City
Museum and Gallery

Science City – Kolkata

Science City is a one of its kind science museum in the world where learning comes through entertainment. Science City was inaugurated on 1 July 1997.…

Entry Fee Science City Town Cemetry is open from 09:00 am to 08:00 pm all days in week. Entry fee Rs 50 per person. | ₹30/- Per person , Free for under 3 years old.
Timings Science Centre opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Best For Family, Kids, Parents
Nearest Metro Station
Ritwik Ghatak
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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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Shobhabajar Rajbari
Monument

Shobhabajar Rajbari – Kolkata

Shobhabazar Rajbari, also known as Sovabazar Rajbari, is an 18th-century royal palace in the Shobhabazar area of ​​Kolkata, West Bengal, built by the …

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Timings The Shobhabajar Rajbari is generally open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm every day of the week.
Best For Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station
Shyambazaar
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Sonajhuri Forest
Nature Sites and Parks

Sonajhuri Forest – Kolkata

The Sonajhuri Forest holds historical significance as it is situated near Shantiniketan, which was founded by the renowned poet and philosopher, Rabin…

Entry Fee Timings:- This is Open all Days. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | No Entry Fee
Timings Sonajhuri Forest open 24 hours.
Best For Friends, Siblings, Youngsters
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