Victoria Memorial View point

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Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, New Market Area, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: not more than 1 hour.

Kolkata city is full of beauty and historical events. Once you start exploring the city, you will find so many mesmerizing places to visit. Kolkata is full of blessings to see, and Victoria Memorial View point is probably the greatest of them. It is a must-visit tourist attraction. Anyone visiting the majestic Victoria Memorial must admit its beauty.

The design of the Victoria Memorial is in the ‘Indo-Saracenic style’, which is also mixed up with British and Mughal elements, as well as Egyptian, Venetian, and Deccani architectural influences. The main building is 338 by 228 feet and rises to a height of 184 feet. It is constructed of white ‘Makrana’ marble, which gives an amazing view. It is, indeed, a treat to the eyes. If you are visiting Kolkata, we strongly recommend you visit this place.

Attraction

Victoria Memorial is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. People visit this place not only to see its beauty but also to know its historical significance. This beautiful Memorial has its own beauty, grace, and aura. It was an amazing piece of art created by the British Raj.
Each and every corner of this place will make you feel like royalty. Through the viewpoint gate, you can see a beautiful garden in front of the white monument. The place is nicely decorated, and it has a nice collection of plants, trees, flora, and fauna as well.

One of the main attractions of this place is the light show after the sunset. The locals come here for a morning and evening walk. During the holidays especially, in the afternoon, a lot of couples, families, and friends come to visit this beautiful place. However, holidays are a bit crowded compared to other days. People from all places in India and outside India come to visit this place.
From the view point, you can enjoy the full view of this place without spending a single penny. As a result, you can come here anytime you want.

History

Victoria Memorial is entirely dedicated to the memory of ‘Queen Victoria.’ The construction of the building was completed between 1906 and 1921. Now, it has turned into a Museum. The memorial was inspired by ‘Lord Curzon’ who was the then ‘Viceroy’ of India. He envisioned a grand building in honor of Queen Victoria (after her death in 1901). The design of this memorial was created by architect ‘William Emerson,’ who combined elements of both British and Mughal architecture. However, this is the largest monument to a monarch anywhere in the world, as it stands at 64 acres of gardens.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of the Victoria Memorial is a masterpiece. This place is a land of 64 acres of lawns, ponds, gardens, and shrubbery with open surroundings. The main building of this Memorial is made of Makrana marble, which makes it beautiful. It is indeed a stunning building, along with well-kept gardens.

From the view point you can see that the design of the Victoria memorial is in the ‘Indo-Saracenic style’ which is also mixed up with British as well as Mughal elements with Egyptian, Venetian, and Deccani architectural influences. It is constructed of white ‘Makrana’ marble, which gives an amazing view. The white color makes it more graceful. The main building is 338 by 228 feet and rises to a height of 184 feet, making it the largest monument to a monarch. Thus, it is a must visit place for the tourists.

Opening Hours

The viewpoint of the gate is always open, and it is a roadside establishment. So you are allowed to enjoy the view any time you want.

Entry & Others Fees

To see the memorial from the viewpoint, you don’t have to pay anything. But to enter the memorial, you must pay.
For Indian’s 200 Rs only.
For foreigners, 500 Rs.
If you are a defense person or VIP person, you can enter with your ID card for free.

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How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Kolkata’s ‘New Market Area’ area. From the busy area of Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is only 3 km away. Kolkata is well connected with other major cities like Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, etc. And from Kolkata city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 20 kilometers away from this area and is in Dum Dum, Kolkata. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi, Mumbai, or Lucknow that offer direct flights to Kolkata. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Victoria Memorial is only 9 km away at the ‘Sealdah Station’. This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.

Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.
If you are visiting Kolkata for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.
Please stay away from total strangers.