What's South Kolkata like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider South Kolkata. Take time to see places such as Alipore Zoo and Kalighat Kali Temple while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Gariahat Market and Forum Shopping Mall.
How to get to South Kolkata
Flying to:
- Kolkata (CCU-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl.), 10.3 mi (16.7 km) from South Kolkata
Travelling to South Kolkata by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Kolkata Majerhat Station
- Kolkata Remount Road Station
- Kolkata Khidirpur Station
Getting to South Kolkata on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Netaji Bhavan Station
- Jatin Das Park Station
- Kalighat Station
Things to see and do in and around South Kolkata
What to see in South Kolkata
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Birla Mandir
- Horticultural Gardens
- Bhawanipore Cemetery
- Nirmal Hriday
Things to do in South Kolkata
- Alipore Zoo
- Gariahat Market
- Forum Shopping Mall
- Camac Street
- Quest Mall
Other popular South Kolkata attractions
- Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
- National Library
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Ahuja Art Museum
- Shibananda Dham