Rishra Travel Guide
Kolkata
Popular places to visit
New Town Eco Park
Explore the great outdoors at New Town Eco Park, a lovely green space in Barasat. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
New Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at New Market during your trip to Kolkata. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is just one of the places to see in Barakpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Victoria Memorial
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Victoria Memorial during your trip to Kolkata. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Belur Math
Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge is just one of the places to see in Kolkata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Rishra
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Staff - from check in to Concierge to housekeeping and restaurants and especially driver - OUTSTANDING !!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Good place
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Cannot praise more on the cleanliness and tasteful decor, feels home away from home. Associate named Aishwarya showed care and attention to ensure smooth check in process.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Taj Bengal
Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
Amazing hotel, breakfast was lovely, staff are friendly, spa treatments were excellent only thing I would improve is the pool which should be heated. Thanks for a great stay x
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rishra
Barrackpore
While Barrackpore isn't home to many top sights, Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dum Dum
Restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Dum Dum. A stop by Acharya Bhavan is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Bara Bazar
Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Salt Lake
Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.
Sealdah
While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.
Esplanade
While you're in Esplanade, take in top sights like Kolkata Panorama and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
