Shibpur, Kolkata

Name: Shibpur
Address: Kolkata, India

#63 among attractions in Kolkata

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Shibpur or Sibpur is a neighbourhood in Howrah city of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'0"N, 88°18'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Netaji Indoor Stadium, Prinsep Ghat, Vidyasagar Setu, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.

2.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
68 min walk • Netaji Indoor Stadium stands as a prominent sports venue nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This multi-purpose arena, named in honor of the revered freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, serves as a regular host for various sporting events, political...
2.1 miE
Memorial, Park
Prinsep Ghat, Kolkata
55 min walk • Prinsep Ghat, nestled along the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, is a poignant testament to the city's colonial heritage and historical grandeur. This elegant memorial is known for its Grecian architectural style with its iconic Palladian porch...
2 miE
Landmark cable-stayed bridge
Vidyasagar Setu, Kolkata
52 min walk • Spanning the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, the Vidyasagar Setu is an engineering marvel that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. Known also as the Second Hooghly Bridge, this cable-stayed bridge, completed in 1992, serves as a vital link between the city...
0.8 miSW
Botanic gardens with a lake and rare trees
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata
21 min walk • The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, previously known as Indian Botanic Garden and the Calcutta Botanic Garden, is situated in Shibpur, Howrah near Kolkata.
0.9 miSW
Tree
The Great Banyan, Kolkata
24 min walk • The Great Banyan is a banyan tree located in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur, Howrah, near Kolkata, India. The great banyan tree draws more visitors to the garden than its collection of exotic plants from five continents.
2.2 miE
Memorial
Gwalior Monument, Kolkata
56 min walk • The Gwalior Monument, also known as Ellenborough's Folly, or The Pepperpot, is an octagonal cenotaph about 18 metres high, crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas.
2.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sailen Manna Stadium, Kolkata
64 min walk • Sailen Manna Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is mainly used for football matches and hosted some matches during the AFC Youth Championship 2006. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000 people. Howrah Rugby Crows and several football clubs use the venue for home games.
2.2 miNE
City, Area
Howrah, Kolkata
56 min walk • Howrah is the second-largest city after Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River opposite its twin city of Kolkata.
2.7 miE
Swimming, Swimming pool
The Calcutta Swimming Club, Kolkata
69 min walk • The Calcutta Swimming Club, is a social club in Kolkata, India. The club is located on the Strand Road near Babughat. The club is the oldest swimming club in India.
2.2 miSE
Memorial
Lascar War Memorial, Kolkata
57 min walk • The Lascar War Memorial, located on Napier Road in the Hastings area of Kolkata, is a memorial dedicated to the memory of the 896 lascars who died serving on ships of the Royal Navy and British Merchant Service during World War I.
1.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Bidhannagar College, Kolkata
50 min walk • Bidhannagar College in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, established on 25 June 1984, is a West Bengal State University affiliated college run by the Government of West Bengal. It was formerly affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shibpur?

Nearby attractions include Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata (21 min walk), IIEST Shibpur, Kolkata (23 min walk), The Great Banyan, Kolkata (24 min walk).

How to get to Shibpur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shibpur:

Train

Padmapukur (10 min walk)
Shalimar Railway Station (33 min walk)

Bus

Nabanna Bus Stand (22 min walk)