Unusual Things To Do In Kolkata

If you’re looking for something a little different on your next trip to the City of Joy, here’s our list of the top 10 unusual things to do.

1. South Park Street Cemetery

Cemetery, Park

A stroll through a cemetery may not be the typical way to get to know a new place, but Kolkata’s historic South Park Street Cemetery – dating back to 1767 – gives visitors a unique insight into the city’s interesting history and culture. The largest 19th century Christian cemetery outside Europe or the United States of America, this heritage site houses stunning tombs built in both the Gothic and Indo-Saracenic styles of architecture.

Amitabh Bachchan Temple

If you are a Bollywood fan, head to Kolkata’s temple dedicated to acting legend Amitabh Bachchan who is worshipped here. Visitors can see a pair of shoes worn by Bachchan in his film, Agneepath (1990), along with his portrait and montages of stills from his pictures.

2. Flower Shopping at Mallick Ghat Flower Market

Market

A visit to the Mallick Ghat Flower Market is a unique experience. This colorful market at the foot of the Howrah Bridge is bustling with activity from 5am till late at night. Whether you are here just to people-watch or to buy flowers, you’ll be enthralled.

Ride the Kolkata Tram

Kolkata is the only city in India where you can ride an electric tram through the streets. Introduced in 1902, the city’s tram network is the oldest one in Asia.
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