Sight Seeing

One of the purposes of staying in a hotel is to catch the beauty of the surroundings and explore certain distinguishing spots of the place where the hotel is located. Hotel Royal Garden is located in close proximity to all the major historical and commercial places in Kolkata (Calcutta). There are numerous places of historical interest and other interesting destinations in Kolkata like :-

» Victorial Memorial - Built of white marble and surrounded by lush gardens, the Victoria Memorial is probably the most beautiful monumental legacy of British India. It was built by Lord Curzon in the early 20th century in memory of the late Queen of England.

» St. Paul's Cathedral - Constructed in the mid-19th century, the St. Paul's Cathedral is spectacular and serene.

» The Birla Planetariums - This single-storeyed, circular structure is one of the largest planetariums in the world. The central hall is air-conditioned and can accommodate upto five hundred persons. The stars, planets and cosmic bodies look marvelous.

» Indian Museum - Built in 1875, this is the largest museum in the country and is

» Eden Gardens - These gardens were created in 1840. A Burmese-style pagoda brought after the British victory in the Burmese war of 1884 is set at a lake. The park is picturesque.

» Nicco Park - Nicco Park is an exciting amusement park with a variety of unusual games and rides.

» Science City - This educational and fascinating science city spans over 50 acres of land.

a fine example of Italian architectural style.

» Kali Temple - This interesting temple, 6 km south of Sudder Street, is dedicated to >Kali, the patron goddess of Kolkata. Kali means "black". The tongue of the >deity of Kali drips with blood and she wears a garland of skulls. Kali is >the destructive side of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati. The present temple >was built in 1809 on the site of a much older temple. It is open from 3.00 >am to 8.00 pm.