Lake Town Travel Guide

Kolkata

Popular places to visit

Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes

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, heritage architecture and markets

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 showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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
Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture

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
Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan Exhibition Centre, Kolkata, India

Biswa Bangla Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Biswa Bangla Convention Centre during your trip to Barasat. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
Views from the ferry!#BelurMathToDakshineshwar #waterlust #WestBengal #IncredibleIndia

Belur Math

Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Belur Math

Things to do

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Rp2.152.960
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Private Calcutta Tour

Private Calcutta Tour

Rp1.289.520
per adult
Private Calcutta Tour
Heritage and Culture of Kolkata Private Tour

Heritage and Culture of Kolkata Private Tour

Rp2.119.320
per adult
Heritage and Culture of Kolkata Private Tour
Explore Kolkata- Private Full Day Tour

Explore Kolkata- Private Tour with Lunch

Rp3.178.980
per adult
Explore Kolkata- Private Tour with Lunch
Flower Market - A sea of Orange.

Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour

Rp2.743.659
per adult
Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour
Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide

Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide

Rp1.514.500
per adult
Kolkata: Private Tour of City of Joy with Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Lake Town

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 Rp2.234.318 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp2.234.318
Rp2.636.495 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
Magnificent! Large, comfortable room with excellent staff services. A complete array of services available.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp986.638 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
Rp986.638
Rp1.035.970 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
Food

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.321.786 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.321.786
Rp1.387.875 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

5 out of 5
CF Block(Newtown), Action Area 1C Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.265.928 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
Rp1.265.928
Rp1.329.224 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Room was good. Stuff very helpful and courteous. Will stay again and highly recommend.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.327.415 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp2.327.415
Rp2.746.350 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
Attentive staff were everywhere, service was excellent, food wonderful, room very good….an all round great experience…..thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.123.860 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
Rp2.123.860
Rp2.506.154 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Yes. The room was great and spotless. Only thing would like to have a better coffee machine in the room. Only instant coffee.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Taj Bengal
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Town

Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

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.

Salt Lake
Spherical 360 degree seamless Equirectangular Panoramic View, Calcutta Victoria Memorial panorama.

Sealdah

4/5(7 area reviews)

While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.

Sealdah
iconic Howrah bridge or Rabindra Setu of Kolkata and boat in river Ganges

Tangra

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Visitors to Tangra enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Milan Mela is worth a stop.

Tangra
Commonly known as the Portugese Church, The Cathedral of the most Holy Rosary was founded in 1799. The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. #Hometown

Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar
Panorama of Howrah bridge on river Ganges in kolkata city , India

Dum Dum

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Dum Dum. A stop by Acharya Bhavan is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Dum Dum
Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Taltala

4/5(3 area reviews)

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

Taltala

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