Bowbazar, Kolkata

#160 among attractions in Kolkata

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Bowbazar is a neighbourhood of Central Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'14"N, 88°21'42"E

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

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Shobhabazar Rajbari, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan.

0.9 miSW
Shopping district, Shopping, Flea market
New Market, Kolkata
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, New Market, also known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market, stands as a bustling shopping district that has been serving locals and tourists alike since its inauguration in 1874. This historic market, with its Gothic and Victorian architectural...
~630 ftSW
Palace
Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata
4 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.
0.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
16 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...
0.7 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kolkata
18 min walk • The Tipu Sultan Mosque stands as a poignant emblem of architectural beauty and cultural heritage in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. Built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan, the mosque is a revered site for both its spiritual...
0.8 miNW
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Holy Rosary Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural grandeur. This church, an eminent landmark in the bustling city, is a testament to the rich religious tapestry that Kolkata is renowned for.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Currency Building, Kolkata
19 min walk • The Currency Building is an early 19th-century building in the B. B. D. Bagh central business district of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The building was originally built in 1833 to house the Calcutta branch of the Agra Bank.
~1120 ftNE
Neighbourhood
East Kolkata, Kolkata
6 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
21 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 miW
Neighbourhood
B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata
21 min walk • B. B. D. Bagh, formerly called Tank Square and then Dalhousie Square, is the shortened version for Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh. It is the seat of power of the state government, as well as the central business district of Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
0.9 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Roxy Cinema, Kolkata
24 min walk • Roxy Cinema is a single screen cinema hall located in Esplanade Metro, Chowringhee Place, Dharmatala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bowbazar?

Nearby attractions include Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata (4 min walk), College Street, Kolkata (4 min walk), Medical College, Kolkata (4 min walk), East Kolkata, Kolkata (6 min walk).

How to get to Bowbazar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bowbazar:

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Train

Sealdah (20 min walk)
BBD Bagh (27 min walk)

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (19 min walk)
Esplanade (24 min walk)

Tram

Rajabazar (21 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (23 min walk)