Ballygunge, Kolkata

Name: Ballygunge
Address: Kolkata, India

#148 among attractions in Kolkata

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Ballygunge is a locality of South Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India. ()

Coordinates: 22°31'60"N, 88°22'0"E

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Karaya - TiljalaKolkata India

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Ballygunge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quest Mall, Priya Cinema, Birla Planetarium, Experimenter Gallery.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quest Mall, Kolkata
11 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.
1.3 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Priya Cinema, Kolkata
34 min walk • Priya Cinema is a cultural landmark nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. Known for its rich history and contribution to the cinematic experience, this cinema has been a cherished destination for movie enthusiasts for decades.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
39 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...
0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata
23 min walk • Experimenter Gallery is a beacon of contemporary art in Kolkata, India, known for its commitment to challenging and experimental work. Located in the heart of the city's vibrant Ballygunge area, this gallery has become a pivotal platform for new and established artists...
1.6 miNW
Park
Maidan, Kolkata
41 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
Cemetery
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata
26 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 miW
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.
~1100 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata
6 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.
~1190 ftSW
Temple, Hindu temple
Birla Mandir, Kolkata
6 min walk • Birla Mandir in Kolkata, India, is a Hindu temple on Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge, built by the industrialist Birla family. This temple is open in the morning from 5.30 A.M. to 11 A.M. and in the evening from 4.30 P.M. to 9 P.M.
1.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Gobinda Chandra Khatik Road, Kolkata
43 min walk • Gobinda Chandra Khatick Road is a famous thoroughfare in the city of Kolkata, India.
1.3 miSW
Park
Deshapriya Park, Kolkata
34 min walk • Deshapriyo Park is a playground of South Kolkata, having Rashbehari Avenue on one side and Sarat Bose Road on another side. Different games like Cricket, Football, Tennis etc. are regularly played here by professional and amateur players and locals. In the playground one of the biggest Durga Puja is organized.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballygunge?

Nearby attractions include Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata (6 min walk), Birla Mandir, Kolkata (6 min walk), Park circus, Kolkata (16 min walk), Scottish Cemetery at Calcutta, Kolkata (22 min walk).

How to get to Ballygunge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballygunge:

Tram

Park Circus (17 min walk)

Train

Park Circus (18 min walk)
Ballygunge (25 min walk)

Metro

Maidan • Lines: 1 (41 min walk)