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Things to Do in Kalighat, Kolkata

The Kalighat Kali Temple, one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, anchors this dense South Kolkata quarter. Pilgrim stalls and sweet shops crowd the temple lanes.

The Kalighat Kali Temple, one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, anchors this dense South Kolkata quarter. Pilgrim stalls and sweet shops crowd the temple lanes.

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Top things to do in Kalighat

  • Kalighat Kali Temple in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Kalighat Kali Temple

    4.4 · 61.6k
    Famous Hindu Temple

    Colonial-era temple complex dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of empowerment and liberation, Kali.

    Every day
    5 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Lake Mall in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Lake Mall

    4.4 · 32.4k
    Shopping Mall

    An electronics store offering TVs, laptops, mobiles, cameras, and smart home appliances.

    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Read Bengali Book Store in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Read Bengali Book Store

    4.6 · 641
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Map
  • Pakrashi & Company in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Pakrashi & Company

    4.7 · 169
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Kalighat

  • Skinny Mo's Jazz Club in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Skinny Mo's Jazz Club

    4.7 · 348
    Live Music· ₹400–1,600
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    4 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Maharani Tea & Tiffin in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Maharani Tea & Tiffin

    4.3 · 1.9k
    Breakfast· ₹1–200
    Every day
    6 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Map
  • Radhu Babu's Tea Shop in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Radhu Babu's Tea Shop

    4.3 · 1.6k
    Breakfast· ₹1–200 per person
    Map
  • De Coffee Time in Kalighat, Kolkata

    De Coffee Time

    4.9 · 763
    Café & Bakery· ₹1–200

    A cozy roadside cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, known for its relaxed ambiance, pizzas, momos, and cold coffee.

    Mon
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Bong Express in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Bong Express

    4.7 · 2.8k
    Restaurant· ₹200–400
    Every day
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    BookMap
  • Rao's Udipi Home in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Rao's Udipi Home

    4.4 · 5.7k
    South Indian· ₹1-200
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    BookMap
  • Spoonful Cafe in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Spoonful Cafe

    4.6 · 420
    Café & Bakery· ₹200–400
    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    5:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Tanur Heshel (Desh Theke Deshantore) in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Tanur Heshel (Desh Theke Deshantore)

    4.5 · 2.7k
    Chinese· ₹400–1,400
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Apanjan in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Apanjan

    4.4 · 4.1k
    Fish & Chips· ₹200–400

    Bengali restaurant in basic setting with street view.

    Every day
    1 PM – 9 PM
    Map
  • Tamarind Restaurant in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Tamarind Restaurant

    4.3 · 3.0k
    South Indian· ₹400–1,200

    No-frills restaurant plating South Indian food inspired by various regions & festivals.

    Mon
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Cafe Captain Americano in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Cafe Captain Americano

    4.7 · 291
    Coffee Shop· ₹400–1,000
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Art Cafe in Kalighat, Kolkata

    Art Cafe

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Cafeteria· ₹200–600

    A cozy and aesthetically designed cafe known for its artistic decor, peaceful ambiance, and a menu featuring Tibetan-style dishes like Tingmo with Chicken Shapta and BBQ Chicken Pizza.

    Every day
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    BookMap

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Map of Kalighat with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Kalighat Kali Temple
  2. 2Skinny Mo's Jazz Club
  3. 3Maharani Tea & Tiffin
  4. 4Radhu Babu's Tea Shop
  5. 5Lake Mall
  6. 6De Coffee Time
  7. 7Read Bengali Book Store
  8. 8Bong Express
  9. 9Pakrashi & Company
  10. 10Rao's Udipi Home

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