Things to do in Northern Suburbs of Kolkata, West Bengal

31 places to visit in and around Northern Suburbs of Kolkata, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Black 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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Marble 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.
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Belur Math · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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Marble 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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Annapurna Temple, Titagarh · in Titagarh
Annapurna Temple, is a Hindu temple navaratna heritage situated on the bank of the Ganges at Rasmani ghat at Titagarh, Barrackpore in North 24 Paragana. The temple is similar to the Bhavatarini temple at Dakshineswar.
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Mother's Wax Museum · in New Town
Mother's Wax Museum is a wax museum located in Action Area – II of New Town, Kolkata, India on the 5th and 6th floors of the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation building.
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Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre · in Kolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre is a museum and cultural centre. It is located at 105 Vivekananda Road, Kolkata, India.
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Calcutta Jain Temple · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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National 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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Nicco Park · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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St. Olav's Church, Serampore · in Serampore Wikipedia
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Baranagar Math · in Baranagar Wikipedia
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Kolkata Museum of Modern Art · in Kolkata
Kolkata Museum of Modern Art is a proposed art museum to be built in New Town, Kolkata.
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Shree Shyam Mandir Alambazar · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Naval Aircraft Museum · in New Town
The Naval Aircraft Museum is a military aviation museum located in New Town, Kolkata, India. It is built by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and is exhibiting a Tupolev Tu-142 of Indian Navy.
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Asutosh Museum of Indian Art · in Kolkata
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is an art museum located in the main campus of University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata, India, on the first and second floors of the Centenary Building.
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New Town Gate · in New Town Wikipedia
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Rail Museum, Howrah · in Howrah Wikipedia
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Sacred Heart Church, Chandannagar · in Chandannagar Wikipedia
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Kripamayee Kali Temple · in Baranagar and Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Boat Museum, Kolkata · in Kolkata
Boat Museum is a public museum dedicated to the history of boats in the Bengal region.
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S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre · in Howrah Wikipedia
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Fanattic Sports Museum · in New Town
Fanattic Sports Museum is a sports museum dedicated to various types of sports and is located at Ecospace Business Park in Action Area - II of New Town, Kolkata, India.
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Basri Shah Mosque · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
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State Bank Archives and Museum · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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Bhot Bagan Moth · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Salt Lake Electronics Complex · in Salt Lake Wikipedia
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Balaram Mandir · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia

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Kolkata · 3 days

Northern Suburbs of Kolkata by interest

Good with kids: Mother's Wax Museum, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, National Council of Science Museums, Nicco Park, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art
Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli, Annapurna Temple, Titagarh, Calcutta Jain Temple
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Marble Palace, Marble Palace Zoo, Mother's Wax Museum, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre
Lesser-known places: Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Rail Museum, Howrah, Boat Museum, Kolkata, Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre

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 Northern Suburbs of Kolkata

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
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 Northern Suburbs of Kolkata

Nearest railway station: Barasat Junction (BT), 5 km away.
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 8 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Northern Suburbs of Kolkata costs

Budget: about ₹3,300–₹6,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹8,300–₹16,500 per person
Comfort: about ₹19,300–₹36,500 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 Northern Suburbs of Kolkata is not included.

Compare Northern Suburbs of Kolkata with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Northern Suburbs of Kolkata	–	Oct–Mar	31	₹8,300–₹16,500
Raigachhi	3 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
New Barrackpore	3 km	Oct–Mar	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Madhyamgram	3 km	Oct–Mar	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kokapur	3 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Northern Suburbs of Kolkata; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Northern Suburbs of Kolkata?

The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Marble Palace, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli.

When is the best time to visit Northern Suburbs of Kolkata?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Northern Suburbs of Kolkata?

Nearest railway station: Barasat Junction (BT), 5 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 8 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Northern Suburbs of Kolkata cost?

Budget: about ₹3,300–₹6,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹8,300–₹16,500 per person; Comfort: about ₹19,300–₹36,500 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 Northern Suburbs of Kolkata is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.