Best Places in Kolkata with Kids
Keep your children entertained and educated at Mumbai's best kid-friendly attractions. From exciting Elephanta Caves ferry rides to Nehru Planetarium shows, Sanjay Gandhi National Park safari, and fun at Juhu Beach, these places promise hours of joy and learning.
Victoria Memorial
Marble Indo-Saracenic memorial to Queen Victoria - 25 galleries on Bengal history, gardens, fountains and a sound-and-light show.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
Rs 30 Indians, Rs 500 foreigners
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon to sunset
Nearest Metro
Maidan· 10 min walk
Activities
Galleries, garden walk, light show
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Famous temple where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa served as priest. Nine-spired main temple with 12 Shiva temples, beautiful location on Hooghly River bank.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for aarti
Nearest Metro
Dakshineswar· 5 min walk
Activities
Temple worship, spiritual experience, river views
Kalighat Kali Temple
One of 51 Shakti Pithas - 19th-century Kali shrine with a steady stream of devotees and small flower-sellers' market outside.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Kalighat· 8 min walk
Activities
Darshan, market walk
Park Street
The party street of Kolkata with restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and live music venues. Known as 'Food Street'.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Evening and night
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 2 min walk
Activities
Dining, nightlife, entertainment
Howrah Bridge
Iconic cantilever bridge spanning the Hooghly - one of the world's busiest, best viewed from the Mullick Ghat flower market at sunrise.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free; no photography from the bridge
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Dawn
Nearest Metro
Howrah· 5 min walk
Activities
Riverbank walk, flower market, photography from ghats
Indian Museum
Largest and oldest museum in India, founded in 1814. Features Egyptian mummy, Buddha relics, fossils, and vast collection of antiques, armor, and paintings.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 10 min walk
Activities
Art appreciation, history learning
Marble Palace
19th-century palatial mansion with one of India's finest collections of European art. Features works by Rubens, Murillo, and Reynolds. Free entry but permit required.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays & Thursdays)
Entry Fee
Free (Permit required from WBTDC)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Girish Park· 10 min walk
Activities
Art viewing, architecture appreciation
Belur Math
Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda. Beautiful temple blending Hindu, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening aarti
Nearest Metro
Howrah Maidan· 45 min walk
Activities
Temple visit, meditation, spiritual learning
St. Paul's Cathedral
Gothic Revival architecture cathedral built in 1847, one of the finest churches in India. Known for its stained glass windows and Christmas services.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning, Christmas time
Nearest Metro
Maidan· 15 min walk
Activities
Church visit, architecture appreciation, Christmas service
Eco Park
Largest urban park in India spanning 480 acres. Features replica of Seven Wonders, lakes, gardens, and adventure activities. Great for family outings.
Opening Hours
2:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹30 for adults
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Salt Lake Sector V· 30 min walk
Activities
Boating, cycling, gardens, Seven Wonders replica
Rabindra Sarobar (The Lakes)
Serene artificial lake surrounded by green spaces, a popular morning walk destination. Home to rowing clubs and the beautiful Ramakrishna Mission.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 5 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, boating, bird watching
Nicco Park
Kolkata's largest amusement park with rides, water park, and entertainment for all ages. Popular weekend destination for families.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹350-500
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
Nearest Metro
Salt Lake Sector V· 20 min walk
Activities
Rides, water park, entertainment
Botanical Gardens
One of India's oldest botanical gardens, famous for the Great Banyan Tree (the world's widest tree). Houses over 12,000 plant species.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Howrah Maidan· 40 min walk
Activities
Nature walks, Great Banyan Tree, botany learning
New Market (Hogg Market)
Historic covered market from 1874, offering everything from clothing to meat. Iconic clock tower and vibrant atmosphere. Best for bargain shopping.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Morning for less crowd
Nearest Metro
Esplanade· 5 min walk
Activities
Shopping, bargaining, street food
College Street Book Market
World's largest secondhand book market, known as 'Boi Para'. Thousands of shops selling old and new books at bargain prices.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Mahatma Gandhi Road· 5 min walk
Activities
Book shopping, Coffee House visit
South City Mall
Kolkata's first modern mall, one of the largest in Eastern India. Features international brands, multiplex, and food court.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 15 min walk
Activities
Shopping, movies, dining
Gariahat Market
Famous for sarees, ethnic wear, and handicrafts at reasonable prices. Bustling market popular among locals for everyday shopping.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 20 min walk
Activities
Shopping for sarees and ethnic wear
Peter Cat Restaurant
Legendary Park Street restaurant famous for Chelo Kebab (sizzling meat with rice and egg). A Kolkata institution since 1975.
Opening Hours
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Dinner
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 3 min walk
Activities
Dining, Chelo Kebab
Indian Coffee House
Iconic coffee house on College Street, meeting place for intellectuals since 1957. Simple decor, strong coffee, and historic atmosphere.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Mahatma Gandhi Road· 5 min walk
Activities
Coffee, adda (conversation), historic experience
K.C. Das (Esplanade)
Historic sweet shop, birthplace of Rasgulla (invented here in 1868). Must-visit for authentic Bengali sweets.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Esplanade· 5 min walk
Activities
Sweet tasting, Rasgulla
Showing 20 of 30 places
View All 30 PlacesQuick Jump
Related Guides
By Month
💡 Pro Tips
Elephanta Caves ferry ride is exciting - kids love the boat journey
Nehru Planetarium has engaging sky shows and interactive science exhibits
Sanjay Gandhi National Park has toy train, lion safari, and Kanheri Caves
Best Places in Kolkata with Kids
Keep your children entertained and educated at Mumbai's best kid-friendly attractions. From exciting Elephanta Caves ferry rides to Nehru Planetarium shows, Sanjay Gandhi National Park safari, and fun at Juhu Beach, these places promise hours of joy and learning.
Victoria Memorial
Marble Indo-Saracenic memorial to Queen Victoria - 25 galleries on Bengal history, gardens, fountains and a sound-and-light show.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
Rs 30 Indians, Rs 500 foreigners
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon to sunset
Nearest Metro
Maidan· 10 min walk
Activities
Galleries, garden walk, light show
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Famous temple where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa served as priest. Nine-spired main temple with 12 Shiva temples, beautiful location on Hooghly River bank.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for aarti
Nearest Metro
Dakshineswar· 5 min walk
Activities
Temple worship, spiritual experience, river views
Kalighat Kali Temple
One of 51 Shakti Pithas - 19th-century Kali shrine with a steady stream of devotees and small flower-sellers' market outside.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Kalighat· 8 min walk
Activities
Darshan, market walk
Park Street
The party street of Kolkata with restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and live music venues. Known as 'Food Street'.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Evening and night
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 2 min walk
Activities
Dining, nightlife, entertainment
Howrah Bridge
Iconic cantilever bridge spanning the Hooghly - one of the world's busiest, best viewed from the Mullick Ghat flower market at sunrise.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free; no photography from the bridge
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Dawn
Nearest Metro
Howrah· 5 min walk
Activities
Riverbank walk, flower market, photography from ghats
Indian Museum
Largest and oldest museum in India, founded in 1814. Features Egyptian mummy, Buddha relics, fossils, and vast collection of antiques, armor, and paintings.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners
Type
Museum
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 10 min walk
Activities
Art appreciation, history learning
Marble Palace
19th-century palatial mansion with one of India's finest collections of European art. Features works by Rubens, Murillo, and Reynolds. Free entry but permit required.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays & Thursdays)
Entry Fee
Free (Permit required from WBTDC)
Type
Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Girish Park· 10 min walk
Activities
Art viewing, architecture appreciation
Belur Math
Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda. Beautiful temple blending Hindu, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning or evening aarti
Nearest Metro
Howrah Maidan· 45 min walk
Activities
Temple visit, meditation, spiritual learning
St. Paul's Cathedral
Gothic Revival architecture cathedral built in 1847, one of the finest churches in India. Known for its stained glass windows and Christmas services.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning, Christmas time
Nearest Metro
Maidan· 15 min walk
Activities
Church visit, architecture appreciation, Christmas service
Eco Park
Largest urban park in India spanning 480 acres. Features replica of Seven Wonders, lakes, gardens, and adventure activities. Great for family outings.
Opening Hours
2:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹30 for adults
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Salt Lake Sector V· 30 min walk
Activities
Boating, cycling, gardens, Seven Wonders replica
Rabindra Sarobar (The Lakes)
Serene artificial lake surrounded by green spaces, a popular morning walk destination. Home to rowing clubs and the beautiful Ramakrishna Mission.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 5 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, boating, bird watching
Nicco Park
Kolkata's largest amusement park with rides, water park, and entertainment for all ages. Popular weekend destination for families.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹350-500
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
Nearest Metro
Salt Lake Sector V· 20 min walk
Activities
Rides, water park, entertainment
Botanical Gardens
One of India's oldest botanical gardens, famous for the Great Banyan Tree (the world's widest tree). Houses over 12,000 plant species.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹10
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Howrah Maidan· 40 min walk
Activities
Nature walks, Great Banyan Tree, botany learning
New Market (Hogg Market)
Historic covered market from 1874, offering everything from clothing to meat. Iconic clock tower and vibrant atmosphere. Best for bargain shopping.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Morning for less crowd
Nearest Metro
Esplanade· 5 min walk
Activities
Shopping, bargaining, street food
College Street Book Market
World's largest secondhand book market, known as 'Boi Para'. Thousands of shops selling old and new books at bargain prices.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Mahatma Gandhi Road· 5 min walk
Activities
Book shopping, Coffee House visit
South City Mall
Kolkata's first modern mall, one of the largest in Eastern India. Features international brands, multiplex, and food court.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 15 min walk
Activities
Shopping, movies, dining
Gariahat Market
Famous for sarees, ethnic wear, and handicrafts at reasonable prices. Bustling market popular among locals for everyday shopping.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Rabindra Sarobar· 20 min walk
Activities
Shopping for sarees and ethnic wear
Peter Cat Restaurant
Legendary Park Street restaurant famous for Chelo Kebab (sizzling meat with rice and egg). A Kolkata institution since 1975.
Opening Hours
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Dinner
Nearest Metro
Park Street· 3 min walk
Activities
Dining, Chelo Kebab
Indian Coffee House
Iconic coffee house on College Street, meeting place for intellectuals since 1957. Simple decor, strong coffee, and historic atmosphere.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Mahatma Gandhi Road· 5 min walk
Activities
Coffee, adda (conversation), historic experience
K.C. Das (Esplanade)
Historic sweet shop, birthplace of Rasgulla (invented here in 1868). Must-visit for authentic Bengali sweets.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Esplanade· 5 min walk
Activities
Sweet tasting, Rasgulla
Showing 20 of 30 places
View All 30 PlacesQuick Jump
Related Guides
By Month
💡 Pro Tips
Elephanta Caves ferry ride is exciting - kids love the boat journey
Nehru Planetarium has engaging sky shows and interactive science exhibits
Sanjay Gandhi National Park has toy train, lion safari, and Kanheri Caves