Lower Circular Road cemetery, Kolkata

#164 among attractions in Kolkata

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Facts and practical information

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 (184 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: Quest Mall, Birla Planetarium, The Forum, Maidan.

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.
1.1 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 miSW
22°32'19"N • 88°21'4"E
The Forum, Kolkata
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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.
0.9 miW
22°32'50"N • 88°20'56"E
Metro Plaza, Kolkata
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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.
0.7 miNW
Park
Wellesley Gol Talab, Kolkata
19 min walk • Wellesley Gol Talab, is a park located in Taltala neighbourhood in Central Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. The pond is known to exist since at least early 19th century due to the fact that famous Urdu poet, Ghalib wanted to settle in the locality.

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), Mother House, Kolkata (10 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)