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Published 09:28 IST, October 25th 2019

Weekend plans: Five things to do in Kolkata that you should know

Kolkata is known for its delicious cuisine and its fun places to visit. Read ahead to know about five things to do in Kolkata in order to have a nice weekend

Reported by: Pooja Dhar
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Stop procrastinating and get away with the best things to do in Kolkata this weekend. For everyone who doesn’t know, there is more to this peppy city than just bookstores and delicious ‘roshogullas’. Here are five amazing things you can do for fun in Kolkata, this weekend. Take a look.

Bengali cuisine

Kolkata is the best place to experience some mind-blowing dishes for all foodies. This is famous especially for the sweet dishes the state has to offer. Filled with all types of cuisines, the street carts and kitchens of Kolkata are most commonly known for churmur, kathi rolls, telebhaja, luchi aloor dum, and many more mouth-watering food items. Also, the place offers tasty sweets like sandesh, mishit dohi, and the nation-wide popular, rasgulla.

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Nicco park

Nicco park is an eco-friendly amusement park. The place is created to attract tourists from all over the world. The park provides a friendly environment and is also suitable for people of all ages. It is a great sight for entertainment and educational buff. It is an amazing place to spend quality time with friends and family. The park is definitely worth the visit.

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Salt Lake

The Salt Lake is a satellite town in Kolkata that offers various activities for relaxation and fun. In order to relax, one can always take a morning or evening walk in this beautiful scenery. Also, for people who like to shop, can head to a number of places around the lake for window shopping. The place is very beautiful and very rejuvenating.

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Eden Garden

One of the best things to do while in Kolkata is to visit the Eden Garden. Eden Garden was established in 1864 in Kolkata. It is one of the famous tourist spots in Kolkata. Take a snapshot of most iconic cricket stadium in the world in panorama mode. Although it is a cricket stadium, it has occasionally hosted football matches too.

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Princep Ghat

Princep Ghat is situated near the banks of Hooghly River. It is one of the oldest ghats built under the British Raj and now is considered as one of the most romantic places in Kolkata. Princep Ghat offers the best views of River Ganges. One can also enjoy multiple food varieties in the vicinity. One of the best ways to spend your evenings is while riding a boat in the river and sipping on a cup of coffee while watching the beautiful views of the place.

Updated 11:55 IST, October 25th 2019

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