Photos of Kolkata - 2008

 

[Thanks to TWO of "The Raj" Listers.]

 

 
 

 

St. Paul´s Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in India.

[I was a Choir Boy here from 1947 to 1949 - JF.]

 

 
 
 
 

 

The grand cricket ground. Take a look at the Eden Grounds by evening. Some of the most famous matches in cricket history have been played on these grounds.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Preparing for evening. The sun sets over the Vidyasagar Setu.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The daily grind gets to you sometimes, but driving over the Vidyasagar Setu at night can be a great de-stressor.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Boats on the river Hooghly turn towards the spectacular view of the illuminated Vidyasagar Setu against an evening sky.

 

 
 
 
 

 

A popular tourist destination on the river Hooghly, Prinsep Ghat is famous for its splendid sunsets.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The white façade of the heritage building at Prinsep Ghat looks impressive against the backdrop of the Vidyasagar Setu.

 

 
 
 
 

 

People, taxis, and private cars throng the area outside Howrah Station. Here is a typical scene outside the station.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Here is a view of the Howrah Station by night. The red façade and the bright lights give the railway station a grand appeal.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The illuminated Howrah Bridge adds a bejewelled look to the river Hooghly flowing silently under it.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The Shahid Minar by night is a dazzling sight that makes it a popular tourist destination.

 

 
 
 
 

 

This is an aerial view of the Shahid Minar and the Maidan with the Eden Gardens' floodlights flashing in the distance.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The illuminated fountain at New Market adds to the colour and vibrancy of this shopping zone.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Located at B.B.D. Bagh, the General Post Office building is famous for its landmark clock.

 

 
 
 
 

 

The play of lights on the marble structure of the Victoria Memorial makes the monument perfect for photographs by evening.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Here is the picturesque Fort William, once a symbol of the British Raj.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

In the evening, the waters of the Nalban Boating Complex resemble a clear, star-studded sky.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Illuminating Chowringhee. The Jawaharlal Nehru Road, better known as Chowringhee, is home to the famous Kanak Building , previously ANZ 41 Chowringhee Branch.

 

 
 
                                                                                    
 
 

 

The Park Street flyover, illuminated in all its glory.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Here is look at the Park Street flyover on a rainy night.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Cruising by Trincas. The flashy board for Trincas captures the attention of people walking down Park Street.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

'Moulin Rouge' is French for 'Red Mill'. This multi-cuisine restaurant on Park Street is popular for its delicious fare.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The colourful lights illuminate the Millennium Park as evening visitors enjoy the fresh air.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The 2.2-kilometre long A.J.C. Bose Road flyover looks resplendent under the starry skies.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The Science City in Kolkata boasts of the Dynamotion. There is none other like it in all of Asia.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

It used to be a garbage dump but has undergone a complete transformation. Presenting the swank P.C. Chandra Park on the E.M. Bypass.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Located on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is Swabhumi, a heritage plaza.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

City Center is a place to shop, snack, and take time off from the daily grind. Here's a view of it from the outside.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The illuminated Birla Temple on Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue attracts large groups of devotees every evening.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

This is the mansion-like Kolkata's Alipore area is home to the wealthy. Here is a view of the sprawling Mittal House belonging to the Maharajah of Steel, Lakshmi Mittal.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Remembering John Elliot. In 1810, John Elliot, Kolkata's police commissioner took on the task of beautifying the Maidan. Elliot Park was named after him. Here, Elliot Park is lit up for the evening.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Some more recent photos of Kolkata
 
 

 

22 Carnac Street

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Chowringhee

 

 
 
 
 

 

Great Eastern Hotel

 

 
 
 
 

 

Indian Museum - Chowringhee

 

 
 
 
 

 

New Market

 

 
 
 
 

 

Park Plaza Hotel

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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