What are the fun things that you need to know in the city of Kolkata?

Last Updated on 11 June 2025

There is no doubt that Kolkata is the intellectual and cultural capital of India, but this city has gradually become with its art and culture in addition to its travelling perspective for modern-day travellers. This particular city is very much successful in teaching you with this slow way of life and is very popular for the architectural beauty, art gallery and theatre-related talent associated with it. So, considering booking your room in Taj Bengal Kolkata while planning a trip to Kolkata city is definitely worth itand the following are the most important activities that you can do in this iconic city:

1. Planning to go shopping: Any trip cannot be completed without planning a visit to the local market, and Park Street is one of the most famous places that you need to visit in this beautiful city. Kolkata is basically home to Park Street, which is the street which never sleeps, and this place is a delight for every food lover because it will be offering you with the best Bengali cuisine and bakery delicacies. New market, on the other hand, will be providing you with the best possible delight, specifically in the cases of shopping lovers, and everything ranging from clothes to electronics will be present over here, which will provide you with the best possible experience. In this case, you will be able to spend the best time in this perfect city without any problem.
2. Reliving your childhood at the amusement park: If you are very much interested in travelling with your kids, then you should definitely focus on showering your love on them by taking them to the amusement park. In this case, you will be able to enjoy the easy accessibility to the Disneyland of Kolkata and further and Nicco Park is a very eco-friendly space that comes with numerous numbers of amusement rides for the kids. All of these rides are amazing and will further take you back to the carefree days of childhood so that you can spend the best Time with your little ones without any hassle.
3. Planning a visit to the Sundarbans: Sundarbans is basically a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is probably the most important mangrove belt in the world, and definitely will be on the bucket list of wildlife lovers. Sundarbans should never be missed, and you should be very much interested in planning a visit to this place. This place is home to a significant number of trees and the largest number of Bengal Tigers, which will further provide you with unparalleled beauty in this case. Approximately, you will require three days to explore the entire region in depth, and further, it is highly recommended for you to plan a visit to this place so that you can spend the best time in this perfect city. In addition to the rules, it is very important for you to focus on taking good care of yourself because Sundarbans will be an experience that will always going to be remain with you. This is one of the best possible experiences that you can have in your life.
4. Planning a visit to the Birla Planetarium: It could be said that the Birla Planetarium is very important to be visited whenever you are planning a trip to Kolkata because the shows over here are exceptional and will be offered in multiple languages. Specifically, if you’re travelling with kids, this could be a great idea that you can consider because if you’re travelling, it will be a great opportunity to break the boring element of Vacations. Planning a visit to this place from 12:30 AM-6:30 PM will be highly recommended so that you can learn a lot about astronomy and be able to spend the best time in this beautiful city. 
5. Going for the iconic and popular tram ride: No doubt, this particular idea seems to be old, but ultimately, when you will be planning a trip to take this ride, you will be really able to visit Kolkata in depth. The idea of hopping on the tram and discovering the old-world beauty of the city is the most important element that you need to take into consideration from the travelling delight. You can easily take this ride from one stop to the last stop so that you can have the best possible experience of the city, and further, choosing the afternoon is a very good idea so that you can eliminate the morning rush.
6. Planning to spend the afternoon in the botanical garden: In between the long, busy day, you can also focus on taking a break and heading towards the botanical gardens, because in this case, you will be able to enjoy easy access to have a very relaxed and rejuvenating afternoon. The best way of reaching this particular garden is to take the ferry from Babu Ghat to Howrah, so that you can board a bus after this. This garden is home to the oldest Banyan tree, which is 200 years old, making it worth considering for you. This is one of the most important reasons why you should plan a visit to Kolkata.
7. Enjoy the light and music show at the iconic Victoria Memorial: Victoria Memorial is to Kolkata what India Gate is to Delhi and what Gateway of India is to Mumbai. So, you cannot miss this overwhelming structure because it was built as a tribute to Queen Victoria, who was the British Empire’s Empress, and further provides a most important and beautiful experience that you need to explore. The music and light show happen over here every day, and this is one of the iconic places that you need to visit on your trip to Kolkata.

To explore the above-mentioned places very easily, it is recommended for you to book your room in the Taj Bengal Kolkata so that you can enjoy easy access to the top tourist attractions of this place, and further, you will be able to enjoy the promise of a fun, fun-filled time in this beautiful city. So, whenever you are interested in exploring Kolkata like a pro, focusing on the above-mentioned points will be highly recommended so that you can have the perfect trip to this city and eventually have the real experience that will be cherished forever.