Botanical Garden
The garden was founded in 1787 by the East India Company and formerly known as Royal Botanic Garden. It is famous for its huge collection of bamboo's, orchids, palms and the plants of screw pine genus. The area of the garden is more than 270 acres and more than 1700 plant species can be found. The Central National Herbarium of the Botanical Survey of India is here and has 2500000 dried plants in its collection.

Chandannagore
The strand at Chandannagore, 39 km , is enchanting. You can also visit the Clock Tower, among many other heritage buildings. The Octagonal Dutch Church and settlement is at Chinsura., 45 km away

Bidhan Children's Park
a great place for kids.

Horticultural Garden
The lush environ is also the venue for exotic plant and flower exhibitions.

Rabindra Sarovar
A park and picnic spot with a central lake and overhanging trees. The rowing regatta events are held here.