1.Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Millions of Hindu believers revere the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, which rises from the banks of Kolkata's River Hooghly. The nine-spired temple, which honours the goddess Kali, was constructed in 1855 and provides insight into the city's religious life and culture.
The Ghum Monastery (Yiga Choeling Monastery) in Darjeeling, which has a sizable Tibetan population, is one of the city's most visited attractions. The 15-foot-tall (4.6-meter-tall) Maitreya Buddha statue and the vistas of the surrounding hills are what draw many visitors to the monastery, despite the fact that the monastery itself is stunning with its traditional architecture and golden exterior decoration.
In a city that takes great pride in its illustrious academic traditions, College Street in central Kolkata is the epicentre of intellectualism. Nearly every book ever sold in the city is available at thousands of used book stalls that line the street on either side, including rare titles at rock bottom prices.
