Millennium Park, Kolkata

Name: Millennium Park
Address: Strand Road, Bara Bazar, Kolkata, India

#65 among attractions in Kolkata

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Millennium Park is a private park in Kolkata, situated along the Strand Road on eastern shore of Hooghly River for a stretch of 2.5 km near Fairlie Ghat and opposite to Railway Club. The park consists of landscaped gardens and children's amusement rides. It was opened along the riverside to provide a green area for Kolkata's polluted waterway. It is a millennium gift from Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority inaugurated on 26 December 1999. The park is part of the first phases of the Kolkata Riverside Beautification Project. The park is open from 11am-8pm. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°34'28"N, 88°20'43"E

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Strand Road, Bara BazarHare StreetKolkata India

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Millennium Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eden Gardens, Howrah Bridge, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Town Hall.

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Large-scale, 19th-century cricket ground
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Rabindranath Tagore, Bridge
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
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Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
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Memorial
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Mosque
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Church
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Church
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Millennium Park?

Nearby attractions include Kolkata Eye, Kolkata (1 min walk), General Post Office, Kolkata (5 min walk), Metcalfe Hall, Kolkata (6 min walk), B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata (8 min walk).

How to get to Millennium Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Millennium Park:

Train

BBD Bagh (5 min walk)
Howrah Junction (16 min walk)

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (10 min walk)
djdndn (15 min walk)

Tram

Howrah Bridge (16 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (22 min walk)

Metro

Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)