About Hooghly, Kolkata

Hooghly district lies in the north of the city of Kolkata. It is named after the Hooghly River, which dominates the landscape. The district is steeped in history and has many small towns, rice mills, rubber goods manufacturing industries, educational institutions, temples, parks, and restaurants. You will also find many premium and budget hotels in Kolkata and Hooghly for business and leisure stays. If you are planning a trip to the district with your spouse, you can book one of the couple-friendly hotels near Hooghly, Kolkata. The district is well-connected to the nearby towns and Kolkata city.

Shopping and dining in and around Hooghly, Kolkata

Hooghly has many stand-alone stores and shopping centres for garments, watches, handicrafts, and other essentials. SS Shopping Centre is 11.1 km from the district and a popular place to shop in the area. The Central Shopping Mall is located at a distance of 15 km from the district. It has many branded stores for apparel, bags, footwear, sunglasses, toys, and more. Apart from these, the place has many standalone stores catering to everyday needs. For high-end fashion brands, the shopping malls in Kolkata have many options. If you intend to do some serious shopping, you can visit the city during your stay in one of the hotels in Hooghly, Kolkata When it comes to dining options in and around Hooghly, Om Casual Dining (850 m) is great for North-Indian cuisine. Mrityunjoy Restaurant (1.8 km) is a popular choice for authentic Bengali food and non-veg cuisine, while City Club Multi-Cuisine Restaurant (2.2 km) is perfect for North Indian and Chinese food. If you like fast food, The Treat Restaurant (2.8 km) is a must-try. Royal Biryani (6.1 km) is one of the finest restaurants in the area. It serves delectable biryanis, soups, starters, tandoori, Continental, and Chinese cuisines. When you are in the city, you can try different restaurants in Kolkata for North-Indian, Italian, Chinese, Continental and other cuisines.

Places to visit in and around Hooghly, Kolkata

Hooghly has many historical buildings, colonial artefacts, and devotional centres that attract travellers from different parts of the country. Hooghly Imambara (1.7 km) is a regularly visited religious centre for the followers of Islam. Bandel Church (2.5 km), an ancient church built under the guidance of Portuguese invaders in 1600 A.D. is also a must-visit. Wonder Land Park (8.1 km), KMDA Park (8.2 km), Hangseswari Temple (9.9 km), Mayur Mahal (10.5 km), and Triveni (12 km) are some more popular attractions in the district. If you are spending a few days in the city, there are many places to visit in Kolkata, such as Victoria Memorial, Science City, M.P. Birla Planetarium, Birla Temple, and Nicco Park to name a few.

How to reach Hooghly, Kolkata

If you are travelling by train, Hooghly Railway Station (1.5 km), Sealdah Railway Station (54.1 km), and Howdah Railway Station (49.5 km) are popular options. There are frequent suburban train services from Howdah to Hooghly for your convenience. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is located at a distance of 53 km from Hooghly. You can spend a day in one of Kolkata hotels and then hire a cab from Kolkata to Hooghly. The towns in the district are easily accessible from Kolkata by road.

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