Things to do in Kalikapur, West Bengal
Kalikapur is a census town and a gram panchayat in the Sonarpur CD block in the Baruipur subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
30 places to visit in and around Kalikapur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Black Hole of Calcutta · in B. B. D. Bagh
The Black Hole of Calcutta was a dungeon in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring 14 by 18 feet, in which troops of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, held British prisoners of war on the night of 20 June 1756.
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- 3Marble Palace · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007.
Wikipedia - 4Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary · in Ramchandrapur
Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, formerly known as Kayaler Bagan, is a bird sanctuary located in West Bengal, India, south of Kolkata. This garden is famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
Wikipedia - 5Sabarna Sangrahashala · in Southern fringes of Kolkata Wikipedia
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- 10Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary · in Ramchandrapur
Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal is an Orchard Plantation and constitutes only 17 acres and is rich in smaller birds, specially paradise flycatcher, oriole, etc.
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- 13Marble Palace Zoo · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace Zoo, which was the first zoo opened in India, also by Raja Rajendra Mullick. It now primarily serves as an aviary, including peacocks, toucans, storks, and cranes.
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- 16National Council of Science Museums · in Bidhannagar
National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous scientific organization functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for science communication through its network of science museums or science centres spread across India.
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- 20State Archaeological Museum · in Ramchandrapur Wikipedia
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- 25Vipattāriṇī Chaṇḍībāṛi, Rājpur · in Rajpur Sonarpur
Bipadtarini Chandibari or Bipattarini Chandibari is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bipadtarini, one of the aspect goddess and 108 avatars of Maa Durga. Located on S.B.
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Kalikapur by interest
- Good with kids: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Indian Museum, Science City, Kolkata, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Temples and places of worship: Kalighat Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata, Birla Mandir, Kolkata, Radhakanta Temple, Chetla, Vipattāriṇī Chaṇḍībāṛi, Rājpur
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Marble Palace, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Indian Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Rabindra Sarobar, Lake Kalibari, Salt Lake Electronics Complex
- Lesser-known places: Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, State Archaeological Museum, Gurusaday Museum, Experimenter Gallery, Jamini Roy Museum
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Kalikapur
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
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| Jan | Pleasant | 18°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 23°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 54 mm |
| May | Hot | 31°C | 161 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 255 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 372 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 338 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 267 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 164 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 30 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 18°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Kalikapur
- Nearest railway station: Sonarpur Junction (SPR), 7 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 26 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Kalikapur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kalikapur is not included.
Compare Kalikapur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Kalikapur | – | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Chak Baria | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sahebpur | 2 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Champahati | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Solgohalia | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Kalikapur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kalikapur?
The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Marble Palace, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Sabarna Sangrahashala.
When is the best time to visit Kalikapur?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Kalikapur?
Nearest railway station: Sonarpur Junction (SPR), 7 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 26 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Kalikapur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kalikapur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.