Port of Kolkata, Kolkata
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Port of Kolkata or Kolkata Port, officially known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust, is the only riverine major port of India, located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, around 203 kilometres from the sea. It is the oldest operating port in India and was constructed by the British East India Company. Kolkata is a freshwater port with no variation in salinity. The port has two distinct dock systems — Kolkata Docks at Kolkata and a deep water dock at Haldia Dock Complex, Haldia. ()
Opened: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 22°32'51"N, 88°17'52"E
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate route12B Bus Station 17 min walk
- Calculate routeShalimar Railway Station 32 min walk
- Calculate routeKhidirpur 35 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Port of Kolkata?
Nearby attractions include Garden Reach, Kolkata (18 min walk), IIEST Shibpur, Kolkata (20 min walk), Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata (22 min walk).
How to get to Port of Kolkata by public transport?
The nearest stations to Port of Kolkata:
Bus
Train
Bus
- 12B Bus Station (17 min walk)
Train
- Shalimar Railway Station (32 min walk)
- Khidirpur (35 min walk)
West Bengal