Shyambazar, Kolkata

Name: Shyambazar
Address: Kolkata, India

#209 among attractions in Kolkata

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Shyambazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The area, under Shyampukur police station of Kolkata Police, has been, along with neighbouring Bagbazar, the citadel of the Bengali aristocracy, in a part of what was earlier known as Sutanuti. and the popularity of shyambazer five point crossing is for The Statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. ()

Coordinates: 22°36'4"N, 88°22'26"E

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UltadangaKolkata India

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Nearby attractions include: Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Tala Bridge, Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Star Theatre.

1.1 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre stands as a beacon of heritage and spirituality. This museum is dedicated to the life and teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders...
0.6 miN
Bridge
Tala Bridge, Kolkata
15 min walk • The Tala tank, also spelled Tallah tank, is a water tower in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Construction started in 1909 and it was inaugurated in May 1911 by Edward Norman Baker, the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata
16 min walk • The Lal Mandir is an old Hindu temple in the locality of Shobhabazar, at the crossing of Raja Nabakrishna Street and Jyotindra Mohan Avenue of Kolkata, India. It is said to be built by the Raja of Shobhabazar. It is located near Sobhabazar Metro Station entrance.
0.5 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
14 min walk • The Star Theatre is a theatre in Hatibagan, Kolkata. It was built in 1883. Initially situated in Beadon Street, the theatre later moved to Cornwallis Street - now called Bidhan Sarani. The Star, along with the Minerva Theatre, was one of the first institutions of commercial Bengali theatre.
1.5 miSW
Museum, Rabindranath Tagore, Historical place
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata
38 min walk • Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007.
0.7 miW
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Bagbazar, Kolkata
17 min walk • Bagbazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The area, under Shyampukur police station of Kolkata Police, has been, along with neighbouring Shyambazar, the citadel of the Bengali aristocracy. Bagbazar has played an active role in growth and development of Kolkata.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ultadanga, Kolkata
30 min walk • Ultadanga is one of the most crowded junctions in Kolkata. The place is located at the north-eastern fringe of the city and marks the limit of Kolkata district.
0.7 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata
19 min walk • Calcutta Jain Temple is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street, Gouribari in Maniktala and a major tourist attraction of Kolkata, India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj.
0.6 miW
Theater
Girish Mancha, Kolkata
16 min walk • Girish Mancha is a theatre auditorium located in Bagbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The auditorium was inaugurated on 1 July 1986 by Chief Minister of West Bengal Jyoti Basu. The auditorium was named after Girish Chandra Ghosh.
1.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Jorasanko, Kolkata
43 min walk • Jorasanko is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India. It is so called because of the two wooden or bamboo bridges that spanned a small stream at this point.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Shobhabazar, Kolkata
17 min walk • Shobhabazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shyambazar?

Nearby attractions include AJC Bose Road & APC Road, Kolkata (7 min walk), Shyampukur, Kolkata (9 min walk), Aurobindo Sarani, Kolkata (13 min walk), Tala Bridge, Kolkata (15 min walk).

How to get to Shyambazar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shyambazar:

Tram

Shyambazar (3 min walk)
Bidhan Nagar (33 min walk)

Metro

Shyambazar • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Shobhabazar Sutanuti • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Train

Tala (12 min walk)
Bagbazar (17 min walk)

Bus

Paikpara (28 min walk)
15 No Bus Stand (29 min walk)