About Kankurgachi, Kolkata

Located in the north-eastern part of Kolkata, Kankurgachi is a posh residential cum commercial neighbourhood. It lies in proximity to Ultadanga, one of the busiest junctions of Kolkata, and is surrounded by many prime localities including Salt Lake and Sealdah. The Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (EM Bypass) and Maniktala Main Road further add to the strategic location of the area and connect it to all major parts of the city. Kankurgachi is sprinkled with hospitals, residential properties, educational institutions, shopping complexes, restaurants, and some of the best budget hotels in Kolkata. It also provides easy access to some of the major transportation hubs in the region, including Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport and Sealdah Railway Station.

Shopping and Dining in and around Kankurgachi

Kankurgachi is surrounded by several big and small shopping destinations, including the Uttarapan Shopping complex and outlets of Pantaloons, Fabindia, Tanishq, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri and M.P. Jewellers, among others. Mani Square Mall and City Centre 1, two major shopping malls in Kolkata, are located within 3 km of the neighbourhood. If you want to shop like a local, you can check out Hatibagan Market (3 km) and Shyambazar (4 km). Foodies staying at hotels in Kankurgachi, Kolkata are in for a treat as the locality is sprinkled with quite a few restaurants and eateries. Jungle Safari, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, East India Room, Caafe 360 Degree, and Honey Da Dhaba are some of the popular restaurants in Kankurgachi, Kolkata. Looking for places in and around the locality to chill out over a drink or two? Our top choices are Beer Republic, Chapter 2, Hoppipola, KK’s Fusion and Uno Chicago.

Places to Visit in and around Kankurgachi

Kankurgachi and its surrounding areas are home to some of the top tourist attractions in Kolkata. Salt City Central Park, Kolkata Police Museum, Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Marble Palace, Nicco Park, Pareshnath Jain Temple and Howrah Bridge are all located within 5 km of the neighbourhood and can be easily included in your itinerary. You can also explore several other tourist attractions and historical places in Kolkata during your stay at Kankurgachi hotels. These include Raj Bhavan (6 km), Millennium Park (6.5 km), Science City (6.5 km), Indian Museum (6.5 km), Eden Gardens (7 km), Park Street (8 km), St. Paul’s Cathedral (8 km), Victoria Memorial (9 km) and James Prinsep Ghat (9 km).

How to Reach Kankurgachi

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is about 10 km away from the locality. You can reach your hotels in Kankurgachi from the airport by using pre-paid taxis, cabs or even buses. The neighbourhood is also easily accessible from Sealdah Railway Station (4 km) and Howrah Junction (6 km), two major railheads in the city. Bidhan Nagar Station (2 km) is the nearest suburban railway station while Girish Park (3 km) and Mahatma Gandhi Road (3.5 km) are the nearest metro access points.

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