About Kolkata
Siliguri to Kolkata distnce : 600 km
Estimated travel time : 14.5 hours
Siliguri to Kolkata is the most popular route for both tourism and business. Kolkata, commonly known as the โCity of joyโ is the second largest city in India. Kolkata formerly called Calcutta is one of the top tourist destinations in India.
Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata is the cultural capital of India. It is a vibrant town and has everything for tourists. Kolkata is the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore and famous filmmaker Satyajit ray. Kolkata is a city of Museums, Parks, heritage structures, Academic institutes & places of historical interest. Kolkata has remains of the British Raj also, still many British administrative offices exist in town. Kolkata is a shopper's paradise also. Tourists can buy beautiful handicrafts, sarees made of unique fabrics, and leather articles. Kolkataโs street food is famous all over the country. Kolkata streets are full of eateries and food stalls of Bengali food like Jhal Muri & Gunghi Chat. Do not miss the famous Rasogullas. Another major attraction is ghats. Kolkata has plenty of ghats where one can enjoy the sunset while sipping on tea. The most popular ghat is the Prinsep ghat. It offers a stunning view of Vidyasagar Setu. Another spot near this ghat is Millenium Park. Itโs a beautiful park on the waterfront. Boat rides and cruises are also available here.
Taxi from Siliguri to Kolkata is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Siliguri to Kolkata by car is well connected through NH12 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Siliguri to Kolkata distance is 600 Km and is 14.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kishanganj - HarGauri Temple, Ruidhasa Khanquah and Kadam Rasul Mazaar
Islampur - Mahadev Temple, Hanuman temple, Tridev Temple, Surya Mandir
Katihar - Gogabil lake, Gurudwara Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
Raiganj - Brid Sanctuary, Eco Park, Loha Kalibari Temple, Kulik River, Kulic bird sanctuary, Hanuman Mandir
Pakur - Nityakali Mandir, Durga Mata Temple, Mahakali Shakti Pith
Beldanga - Katra Masjid, Shiv Shetland Mandir, Rabindra Saran, Hazarduari palace museum, Sri Devananda Gaudiya math
Debagram - Wood Fossil Park, Dharamraj Temple, Baba Ramdas Mandir
Ranaghat - Jubilee Bridge, Bibhuti Bhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, Hooghly Imambara
Barrackpore - Gandhi Ghat, Annapurna Temple, Lalkuthi Fire Station (Old Building), Barrackpore Government High School, St Bartholomew's Cathedral (Garrison Church)
Berhampore - Mansa Mandir, Kali Temple, Jumma Masjid, Shiv Temple, Umasundari park, Laldighi park, Cossimbazar Palace
Krishnanagar - Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bibhuti Bhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, Cossipore, Shovabazar Rajbari, Shobhabazar
Malda - Lattan Mosque, Jagjibanpur, Chamkati Masjid Chika Mosque, Firoz Minar, Gour, Adina Mosque, Dakhil Darwaza, Maa Johura Temple, Eklakhi Mausoleum, Ramkeli, Qutb Shahi Mosque