{"id":59272,"date":"2024-12-31T15:34:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T10:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=59272"},"modified":"2025-01-27T16:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:21:21","slug":"things-to-do-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things to Do in Kolkata: Experience the \u201cRich Heritage of the City of Joy\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every nook and corner of \u201cIndia\u2019s cultural capital\u201d, Kolkata has a story to tell, the story of rich history, culture and spirituality. You can hear the musical notes on the busy streets of New Market, Park Street and Kumortuli. The city offers a perfect blend of heritage buildings and modern architecture, showcasing a deep connection with colonial history and a will to accept contemporary lifestyles simultaneously. No wonder it is often addressed as the \u201cCity of Joy\u201d. There are numerous things to do in Kolkata for people from all walks of life and across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are planning to visit the city any time soon, then there are endless things to do in Kolkata for a travel experience that gets imprinted for life. Also don\u2019t forget to check out budget-friendly hotels in Kolkata<\/a> for a comfortable and affordable stay.
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Things to Do In Kolkata, the City of Joy<\/strong>
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1. Visit the Victoria Memorial:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to witness the colonial architecture then planning a visit to Victoria Memorial, Kolkata <\/a>is the first among various other things to do in Kolkata. This Victorian marvel is now a full-fledged restoration and conservation museum, with a well-equipped laboratory, library and different galleries of paintings and engravings. It is home to the works of major Indian artists like Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore and Jamini Roy along with European artists like Johan Zoffany, George Chinnery and Emily Eden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The wonderful architecture and the artefacts make it the most-visited museum in India and one of the top museums with the highest footfall in the world.
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2. Explore the Indian Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>Marked as a crucial step towards the development of the heritage and culture of India, the Indian Museum is the oldest and largest multipurpose museum from the Asia-Pacific region. While looking for things to do in Kolkata, explore the Indian Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in 1814, as one of the museums in Kolkata<\/a>, it marked the start of the museum movement in the country with the beginning of the modernity and end of the medieval era. You can witness some of the rare artefacts including Mughal Paintings antiques, armour, ornaments, fossils, skeletons and mummies here.
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