About Belur, Kolkata

Situated in Kolkata’s satellite city of Howrah on the western banks of the Hooghly River, Belur is a historical and industrially significant locality. Its historical significance comes from its association with the great thinker, Swami Vivekananda. People staying at hotels in Belur are within easy reach of several manufacturing setups like Jindal Limited, Hindalco Industries Ltd., Indian Railways’ Carriage and Wagon Workshop, Orient Steel Company Limited (3.7 km), BJML (4.2 km) and the industrial area of Patuapara (4.3 km).

Shopping and Dining in and around Belur

There are numerous shopping places in Belur, Kolkata, including RD Mall and Forum Rangoli Mall. These malls of Kolkata not only have stores of all popular Indian and international brands selling everything from household goods to electronics, but these also offer numerous options for global dining and live entertainment. Those looking for a more old-school shopping fiesta can head to Ghusuri Bazaar. Dining out is not a problem here either as the restaurants in Belur offer a range of cuisines, such as traditional Bengali, North Indian, Chinese, Italian and American. Some of the most popular places to eat here are Spice Valley, Chinese Hub, Green Pepper, China Gaon, Domino’s Pizza, Riyaz, Mission Cafe and Cafe Coffee Day.

Places to Visit in and around Belur

One of the most prominent places to visit in Kolkata, Belur Math, also known as Ramakrishna Math, is situated within the locality. Other great tourist attractions that are easily reachable from hotels in Belur, Kolkata are Dakshineswar Kali Temple (3.9 km), Baidyanath Rajbari (5.6 km), Shobhabazar Rajbari (7 km) and Howrah Bridge (7.2 km). On a trip to Kolkata, do not forget to explore its iconic sites, such as Eden Gardens (9.1 km), Indian Museum (10.1 km), Victoria Memorial (11.7 km), Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (12.1 km), Nicco Park (13.4 km), Alipore Zoo (13.6 km) and Science City (16 km).

How to Reach Belur

Thanks to their location in the industrial heart of Kolkata, Belur hotels are easy to reach from around the metropolis. You can travel between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (12.9 km) and Belur via taxis. Belur station on the suburban railway network of Kolkata links the area to all important localities of the city. The iconic Howrah Junction railway station is 7.1 km, whereas Sealdah Railway Station is 10.9 km away. Another important railhead near Belur is Shalimar (11.2 km). The locality enjoys seamless road connectivity via West Bengal State Highways 6 and 2.