Lower Circular Road cemetery, Kolkata

#142 among attractions in Kolkata

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Lower Circular Road Cemetery, also known as General Episcopal Cemetery, is located on the crossing of Mother Teresa Sarani and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, India, with its entrance on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. ()

Established: 1840 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 22°32'51"N, 88°21'50"E

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Beniapukur - Park StreetKolkata India

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Lower Circular Road cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Indian Museum, Quest Mall, St. Paul's Cathedral.

1.1 miNW
Shopping district, Shopping, Flea market
New Market, Kolkata
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, New Market, also known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, stands as a bustling shopping district that has been serving locals and tourists alike since its inauguration in 1874. This historic market, with its Gothic and Victorian architectural...
1.1 miNW
Cultural museum established in 1814
Indian Museum, Kolkata
28 min walk • The Indian Museum in Kolkata stands as a beacon of history and culture, not just for the city but for the entire subcontinent. Founded in 1814, this prestigious institution is the oldest and largest museum in India and has been a cornerstone for scholars, historians...
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quest Mall, Kolkata
16 min walk • Quest Mall, situated in the heart of Kolkata, India, is a beacon of modern retail and entertainment in the city. This sprawling shopping centre, inaugurated in 2013, has quickly become a favoured destination for both locals and tourists.
1.2 miW
Eminent church dating from 1847
St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata
31 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel and a beacon of spirituality in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This Anglican cathedral, an emblem of the British Raj's ecclesiastical legacy, was consecrated in 1847 and has since been a significant landmark...
1.1 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Birla Planetarium stands as a gateway to the cosmos for curious minds and astronomy enthusiasts. Officially known as the M. P. Birla Planetarium, this museum is a revered educational and cultural landmark in the bustling Indian...
1 miW
Park
Maidan, Kolkata
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the sprawling expanse of Maidan serves as the city's green lung and a much-revered urban park. Spanning around 3 square kilometers, this vast stretch of open field is not only the largest park in the metropolis but also one of the most...
1 miNW
Museum, Art museum
The Asiatic Society, Kolkata
27 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, The Asiatic Society stands as a testament to India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage. Founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones, a British jurist and scholar, this prestigious institution has been a cornerstone in the study...
0.8 miNW
Museum
Armenian College, Kolkata
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Armenian College is a beacon of educational heritage and cultural preservation. Established in 1821, this historic institution was founded to serve the Armenian community in India, providing a nurturing environment for the education...
~1320 ftSW
Cemetery
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata
7 min walk • South Park Street Cemetery is located on Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India. The road used to be called Park Street, and prior to that Burial Ground Road.
1.1 miSW
Museum
Netaji Bhawan, Kolkata
27 min walk • Netaji Bhawan or Netaji Bhavan is a building maintained as a memorial and research center to the life of the Indian nationalist "Netaji" Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata.
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata
23 min walk • Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, a unit under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is at Gurusaday Road, Kolkata.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lower Circular Road cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Scottish Cemetery at Calcutta, Kolkata (6 min walk), South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (7 min walk), Beniapukur, Kolkata (8 min walk), Taltala, Kolkata (11 min walk).

How to get to Lower Circular Road cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lower Circular Road cemetery:

Tram

Park Circus (10 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (36 min walk)

Train

Park Circus (21 min walk)

Metro

Maidan • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)

Bus

Esplanade (35 min walk)
Esplanade Bus Stand to Airport (36 min walk)