Amherst Street, Kolkata

Name: Amherst Street
Address: Kolkata, India

#144 among attractions in Kolkata

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Amherst Street is a north–south street in Central Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. The street was named after William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst. It has been renamed as Raja Rammohan Roy Sarani after Raja Rammohan Roy, one of the most famous social-reformers of India. The road starts from Vivekananda Road crossing and extends up to Bepin Behari Ganguly Street crossing via MG Road crossing and Surya Sen Street crossing. On the extreme north lies Raja Rammohan Roy Memorial Museum and on the extreme south lies the Bank of India. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'45"N, 88°22'11"E

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Amherst Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shobhabazar Rajbari, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre.

0.9 miSW
Palace
Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata
24 min walk • Shobhabazar Rajbari stands as an emblem of regal heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This historical palace is a testament to the grandeur of Bengali aristocracy and has been a centerpiece of cultural and traditional festivities for centuries.
0.9 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
23 min walk • Nakhoda Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This majestic place of worship, constructed in 1926, is the largest mosque within the city limits and a significant religious site for the Muslim...
0.5 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
14 min walk • Mahajati Sadan is a cultural and heritage site nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. This historic auditorium was established to honor the legacy of the Indian freedom movement and the unification of Indian states.
0.5 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
14 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...
1 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
27 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.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
East Kolkata, Kolkata
15 min walk • East Kolkata refers to the eastern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Metropolitan Township, Dhapa, Tangra, Bantala, Topsia, Tiljala, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Kalikapur, Mukundapur, Ajoy Nagar, Panchasayar and certain parts of Garia like Baishnabghata-Patuli Township, Chak Garia, Nayabad and New Garia.
0.6 miW
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
17 min walk • Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Rabindranath Tagore, Historical place
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata
20 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.
1.4 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Paradise Cinema, Kolkata
37 min walk • Paradise Cinema is a single screen cinema hall located in Bentinck Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This cinema hall was inaugurated in 1943 and was fully renovated in 1956. The current managing director of the theatre is Arun Mehra.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
North Kolkata, Kolkata
15 min walk • North Kolkata is an important area in Kolkata and the city's oldest neighbourhood.Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Posta, Jorasanko, Rajabazar, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Chitpur, Belgachia, Tala, Cossipore, and Sinthee are among its many neighbourhoods..
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Jorasanko, Kolkata
24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Amherst Street?

Nearby attractions include Vidyasagar Smriti Mandir, Kolkata (5 min walk), Bose Institute, Kolkata (7 min walk), Rammohan College, Kolkata (7 min walk), Kolkata Little Magazine Library And Research Center, Kolkata (9 min walk).

How to get to Amherst Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amherst Street:

Tram

Rajabazar (11 min walk)

Metro

Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Girish Park • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Train

Sealdah (25 min walk)
Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt (27 min walk)