About Kolkata
Varanasi to Kolkata distnce : 683 km
Estimated travel time : 15.3 hours
Varanasi to Kolkata is the most popular route for both tourism and business. Kolkata, commonly known as ‘City of joy’ is second largest city of India. Kolkata formerly called as Calcutta is one of top tourist destination in India.
Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata is cultural capital of India. It is a vibrant town and have everything for tourists. Kolkata is birth place of Rabindernath Tagore and famous filmmaker Satyajit ray. Kolkata is city of Museums, Parks, heritage structures, Academic institutes & places of historical interest. Kolkata has remains of British Raj also, still many British administrative offices exist in town. Kolkata is shopper's paradise also. Tourist can buy beautiful handicrafts, sarees made of unique fabrics and leather articles. Kolkata’s street food is famous all over country. Kolkata streets are full of eateries and food stalls of Bengali food like Jhal Muri & Gunghi Chat. Do not miss the famous Rasogullas. Other major attraction is ghats. Kolkata has plenty of ghats where one can enjoy sunset while sipping on tea. Most popular ghat is Prinsep ghat. It offers stunning view of Vidyasagar Setu. Other spot near this ghat is Millenium Park. It’s beautiful park on waterfront. Boat rides and cruises are also available here.
Taxi from Varanasi to Kolkata is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Varanasi to Kolkata by car is well connected through NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Varanasi to Kolkata distance is 683 Km and is 15.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Mughalsarai - Kali Mata Temple, Mosque, Mahadev Temple, Mansa Mandir, Hanuman Temple
Mohania - Shree Jageshwar Nath Mandir, Jama Masjid, Devi Mata Temple
Kudra - Gauri Shanklar Temple, Kankali Mandir, Jama Masjid
Sasaram - Sher Shah Suri Tomb, Kali Mata Temple, Mosque, Gurudwara Sahib, Mahadev Temple
Aurangabad - Durga Mandir, Adari River, Surya Mandir, Madina Masjid, Shiv Temple
Sherghati - Morhor River, Jama Masjid, Shiva Mandir, Devi Mata Temple
Barhi - Falgu River, Kuleshwari Gate, Gayatri Mandir, Jain Temple
Bagodar - Sun Temple, Harihar Dham, Noorani Masjid, Hanuman Temple
Dhanbad - Bankali Mandir, Noori Masjid, Garden & Parks, Shiv Mandir, Hari Bol Mandir
Asansol - Baradhemo Village Hari Mandir, Durga Mandir, Satabdi Park, Kalipahari More Kali Temple
Raniganj - Masjid e Zubeda, Gurudwara, Kali Mandir, Dhramraj Mandir, Park
Durgapur - Bidhan Nagar Ram Temple, Anand Amusement Park, Dinosaur park, SBSTC Museum, Agrani Durga Puja Ground
Birudiha - Baba Dharmaraj mandir, Birudiha Tarun sangha, Paschim Para Smashan Kali Temple
Burdwan - Sadarghat Beach, Sadarghat Park, Bardhamaneswar Temple, Krishna Sayer Park, Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary,
Ajhapur - Sarada Mahila Sangathan, Swami Vivekananda statue, Naru Para Shiv Mandir
Gopalpur - Kali Mata Temple, DVC Canal Road, Kali Mata Temple, Mahadev Temple
Singur - Battala Kali Temple, Shitala Mata Mandir, Shani Mandir
Dankuni - Bandel Church, Ichhapur Defence Estate, Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath, Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary
Baranagar - Bird Watching Area, Museum, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Shree Shyam Mandir
