Alipore, Kolkata

Name: Alipore
Address: Kolkata, India

#136 among attractions in Kolkata

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Alipore is a neighbourhood in South Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is one of the costliest pin-codes in India with average homes costing in excess of £5 million. ()

Local name: अलीपुर Coordinates: 22°31'52"N, 88°19'53"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Memorial, Alipore Zoo, St. Paul's Cathedral, Birla Planetarium.

1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
31 min walk • The Victoria Memorial stands as an iconic structure in the heart of Kolkata, India, embodying the grandeur of the British Raj era. This majestic white marble building, completed in 1921, serves as a museum and a tribute to Queen Victoria's memory.
0.4 miN
Long-running zoo with diverse animals
Alipore Zoo, Kolkata
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Alipore Zoo stands as a cherished green oasis amidst the urban sprawl. Officially known as the Alipore Zoological Gardens, this zoological park is the oldest in India, having opened its doors to the public in 1876.
1.3 miNE
Eminent church dating from 1847
St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata
33 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...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
37 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 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Hindu temple
Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Kolkata, India, the Kalighat Kali Temple stands as a beacon of spirituality and tradition. This revered temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, known as the destroyer of evil forces.
~1270 ftSE
Park
Agri Horticultural Society of India, Kolkata
7 min walk • The Agri Horticultural Society of India was founded in 1820 by William Carey on the Alipore Road, Kolkata. It has a flower garden, greenhouses, a research laboratory and a library. It houses a massive collection of plants and flowers.
1.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata
29 min walk • Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre in Kolkata, located close to the St. Paul's Cathedral on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
31 min walk • The Academy of Fine Arts, in Kolkata is one of the oldest fine arts societies in India.
~960 ftNE
Vast book collection in a historic venue
National Library, Kolkata
5 min walk • The National Library of India is a library located in Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, India. It is India's largest library by volume and public record. The National Library is under Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
1.2 miNE
Park
Mohor Kunja, Kolkata
31 min walk • Mohor Kunja is a public urban park in Maidan, Kolkata. The park is located on Cathedral Road by the side of Victoria Memorial and opposite Nandan. The Park was opened as Citizen's Park.
1.7 miNE
Skyscraper
The 42, Kolkata
43 min walk • The 42 is a residential skyscraper in Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located in Chowringhee, the central business district of the city, between the commercial building of Tata Centre and the residential building of Jeevan Sudha. It was first proposed in 2008 but construction was delayed for nearly two years.

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Which popular attractions are close to Alipore?

Nearby attractions include National Library, Kolkata (5 min walk), Agri Horticultural Society of India, Kolkata (7 min walk), Alipore Zoo, Kolkata (11 min walk), Ekbalpur, Kolkata (18 min walk).

How to get to Alipore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alipore:

Metro

Netaji Bhavan • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)
Jatin Das Park • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)

Train

Remount Road (26 min walk)
Majherhat (27 min walk)

Tram

Khidderpore • Lines: 36 (26 min walk)