About Uttarpara, Kolkata

Located about 15 km from Kolkata, Uttarpara aka Uttarpara Kotrung is a municipal town in Hooghly district. Situated on the banks of the River Hooghly, it is under the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The rapidly developing locality boasts of rich cultural heritage and is home to the oldest free public library in Asia, called Uttarpara Jaykrishna Public Library. While Uttarpara is away from the hustle-bustle of Kolkata, it enjoys excellent connectivity with the city and the neighboring district of Howrah. Dotted with hospitals, banks, educational institutions, markets, recreation zones, and some of the best hotels in Kolkata, the locality is a favorite with tourists. Convenient location, easy accessibility by road and rail, and affordable rates are some of the reasons why hotels in Uttarpara, Kolkata have gained popularity among travelers.

Shopping and Dining in and around Uttarpara

There are quite a few places to shop in Uttarpara, Bangalore for those who want to indulge in retail therapy, including supermarkets, plazas, stand-alone stores, etc. These include FBB Peerless Destination, More Supermarket, Pantaloons Store, Reliance Trends Store, and Vishal Mega Mart. Forum Rangoli Mall (7 km) in Belur is another option and it houses a good range of stores, a spacious food court, and INOX multiplex.

Guests staying at Uttarpara hotels can enjoy a variety of cuisines at the eateries in the locality. Grill To Chill, Glass N Grill, Tripti Inn, and D’Magnolia are some of the popular restaurants in Uttarpara, Kolkata. The town also has outlets of famous food chains like KFC and Domino’s.

Places to Visit in and around Uttarpara

Uttarpara has a quaint charm of its own that is reflected in its beautiful ghats lining the Hooghly River. Religious places like Mandirbati Temple and Shiv Mandir are among the popular places to visit in Uttarpara. Dakhisneswar Temple (5 km) and Belur Math (5 km), two famous temples in Kolkata, can also be accessed from hotels in Uttarpara.

Several top places to visit in Kolkata, including the Howrah Bridge (12 km), Marble Palace (15 km), Indian Museum (16 km), St. Paul’s Cathedral (17 km), and Nicco Park (19 km) can also be included in your itinerary. As the locality offer excellent transportation facilities, you can easily travel to these attractions from your Uttarpara hotels.

How to Reach

The international airport in Kolkata is just 15 km away from the locality. Buses, pre-paid taxis, and cabs are available from the airport to reach your Kolkata hotels in Uttarpara. Uttarpara Railway Station on the Howrah-Bardhaman Main Line serves the area through regular suburban trains. Easy access to major railway stations of Kolkata, namely Howrah Railway Station (12 km), Chitpur Railway Station (13 km), and Sealdah Railway Station (16 km), also adds to the connectivity of the locality. The Grand Trunk Road and the State Highway 6 link the town to various parts of Kolkata and beyond. City buses operated by WBTC connect the region to Kolkata, Howrah, Serampore, and other neighboring towns and localities. 

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