About Kalyani
Kolkata to Kalyani distnce : 64 km
Estimated travel time : 2 hours
Kolkata to Kalyani is a very popular commercial route. Kalyani, a beautifully planned township is known for its gardens and parks. A great spot for group picnics is the Kalyani Picnic Gardens at the west end of Congress road. In winter, the garden is filled with a variety of fluorescent flowers that add to the beauty and bounty of Kalyani.
Kalyani is 45 km away and is an eco-friendly community. The City of Joy โ Kolkata is a short drive away. However, this township offers a refreshing breath of air for discerning tourists. The great Bengali statesman Dr. Bidhan Ray launched this little-known township with much fanfare. The Nadia district, which is known for its spiritual heritage, was conceived to create a township. This was at a time when Kolkata was struggling under the strain of the refugee influx. Dr. Bidhan, then the Chief Minister of West Bengal, had dreamed of a satellite city-ship to alleviate the population. Kalyani was born phoenix-like from the ashes and wartime at "Roosevelt Nagar", an American Military Base. It was named after Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the 32nd President from 1933 to 1945.
Central Park and Lake Park are two other parks in Kalyani. Because many migratory birds visit Lake Park in winter, Lake Park is an excellent place to bird watch all year. You can spot the common egret, green bee-eater, flame back, lapwing, and other bird species. Kalyani Central Park is a popular recreational spot in the city. It offers a tranquil atmosphere and many eating options.
Taxi from Kolkata to Kalyani is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kolkata to Kalyani by car is well connected through Delhi road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kolkata to Kalyani distance is 64 Km and is 2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Dankuni - Taraknath Temple, Bandel Church, Sacred Heart Church, Old Dutch Cemetery
Baidyabati - The Strand, Chandannagar Church, Sacred Heart Church, Shrine Basilica Bandel, Hooghly Imambara
Sugandha - Sarnath, Ganga River, Dhamekh Stupa, Dasashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat, Durga Mandir
Bandel - Shrine Basilica Bandel, Hooghly Imambara, Hangseshwari Temple
Tarkeshwar - Satidaha Ghat, Mal Point, Dakshineswar Temple, Dakshineswar Skywalk, Baidyantah Rajbari, Victoria Memorial Hall
Habra - Hooghly Imambara, Shrine Basilica Bandel, Belur Math, Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Susana Anna Maria Monument