East India Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kolkata featuring interior views and religious aspects as well as a large group of people
Victoria Memorial featuring a memorial, a lake or waterhole and a bridge
Victoria Memorial which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a memorial
Howrah Bridge which includes general coastal views, boating and a bridge
Dakshineswar Kali Temple which includes a city, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Where to stay in East India

Nicco Park which includes a garden, a lake or waterhole and boating

Salt Lake

Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.

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Park Street

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.

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New Digha

While visiting New Digha, you might make a stop by sights like Digha Science Centre and Amarabati Park.

New Digha
Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole

New Town

New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mother's Wax Museum and New Town Eco Park.

New Town
New Market showing street scenes and a city

Dharmatala

While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

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Ballygunge

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Birla Mandir or Shrine Basilica Bandel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is NZ$192 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$192
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"By far the best and happiest staff of any hotel I ever stayed at. They genuinely love their jobs and it showed"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

5 out of 5
CF11 Action Area 1C, New Town Rajarhat, Barasat, West Bengal
The price is NZ$111 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$111
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
"Staff Hospitality"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kolkata

Hyatt Regency Kolkata

5 out of 5
JA 1, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, West Bengal
The price is NZ$135 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$135
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bidhannagar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
"Great experience, the ambience and the staff all were very good. Enjoyed our stay. Thanks."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Kolkata
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The Crystal Newtown Kolkata

The Crystal Newtown Kolkata

4 out of 5
AI 46 Street Number 31 Newtown, Barasat, WB
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Barasat. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Nazrul Tirtha are located ...
The Crystal Newtown Kolkata
Amã Stays & Trails Puttabong Cottage, Darjeeling

Amã Stays & Trails Puttabong Cottage, Darjeeling

5 out of 5
Puttabong Tea Estate,P.O. North Point, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Darjeeling. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Himalayan Mountaineering ...
"Exceptionally beautiful property and lovely staff and service . Only the last 5 km of the approach road is in a really bad condition ."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

Amã Stays & Trails Puttabong Cottage, Darjeeling
Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House

Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House

5 out of 5
Vedic Village Plot No.25A, Mouza Chandpur Chapagachi, Baruipur, West Bengal
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Baruipur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Eco Urban Village ...
Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House
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Popular places to visit

Kolkata showing night scenes, a city and a park

New Town Eco Park

Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family.

New Town Eco Park
New Market showing a city, markets and heritage architecture

New Market

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

New Market
Dakshineswar Kali Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Puri Beach

Puri Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Puri Beach during your travels in Puri? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Puri Beach
Mandarmani Beach

Mandarmani Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mandarmani Beach during your travels in Mandarmani? Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Mandarmani Beach
Victoria Memorial which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a memorial

Victoria Memorial

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Victoria Memorial

Activities

Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

NZ$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple
Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai's Iconic Sights

Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai's Iconic Sights

NZ$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai's Iconic Sights
Private Bollywood Tour with Transport

Private Bollywood Tour with Transport

NZ$107
per adult
Private Bollywood Tour with Transport
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride

Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride

NZ$93
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride
Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour

Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour

NZ$53
per adult
Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour
Food Walking Tour of Mumbai

Food Walking Tour of Mumbai

NZ$48
per adult
Food Walking Tour of Mumbai
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