Maheshtala

Getting to Maheshtala

Point to point autorickshaws are available for slightly longer routes. Cycle rickshaws are available everywhere. The Blue Line 1 runs along the city from north to south, and is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach the Southern Suburbs. In addition, the Orange Line 6 runs from south to east, which is convenient for the commuters to the tech hub.

Worth seeing

1. 01
   Bhukailash Rajbari
2. 02
   BNR House

   Once the residence of Indologist Sir William Jones, now the official residence of the General Manager (GM) of South Eastern Railway (SER).

3. 03
   Choto Rasbari
4. 04
   India Government Mint
5. 05
   Tollywood

   From an early beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history.

6. 06
   Indenture Memorial

   A memorial dedicated to the 1.6 million Indian workers who were transported to labour in European colonies.

Things to do

Fame - South City (Watch films).

1. 01
   Royal Calcutta Golf Club

   The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829.

2. 02
   Tollygunge Club
3. 03
   Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury's

   Sabarna Roy Chowdhury's jagirdari family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha.

4. 04
   Benuban Chhaya
5. 05
   Jodhpur Park
6. 06
   Patuli Lake

   A long waterbody along EM Bypass, attracting hundreds on weekends.

Getting around Maheshtala the local way