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From Howrah to Heartstrings: Top 5 Places to Embrace Kolkata in the Rain

Updated: May 21, 2025 02:17

Image Source: Travel - India.com
Kolkata transforms into a lush and vibrant city during the monsoon, with plenty of scenic and cultural charm. Here are five top places to witness the monsoon beauty:
 
•⁠  ⁠Victoria Memorial: The iconic white marble building set against rain-soaked gardens is a great setting for leisurely strolls and photography.
 
•⁠  ⁠Princep Ghat: Cool wind, assurance of oozing beauty from the Hooghly River in raindrops that create ripples on the water and beckon both locals and travelers to go and get drenched and soak under the oozing beauty of this monsoon. 
 
•⁠  ⁠Howrah Bridge: View this engineering marvel silhouetted by misty, moody monsoon skies, best seen from a ferry ride on the river.
 
•⁠  ⁠Maidan: The city's sprawling green lung becomes even greener in rains, ideal for morning runs or idyllic picnics beneath rain-dappled trees.
 
•⁠  ⁠Belur Math: Located on the banks of the Hooghly, the tranquil ambiance of this spiritual retreat is reinforced by the freshness and greenery of the monsoon.
 
All these spots bring to light Kolkata's timeless beauty amplified by the rains, making the monsoon a great time to explore the City of Joy.
 
Source: MakeMyTrip, Economic Times, TripAdvisor

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