After the busy organised chaos of the city markets, traffic and people it is a welcome relief to find a little green slice of calm not too far away. Little is a slight understatement though, as the eye takes in the vast flat plains of lush grass. Whilst there is not really anything to do here, other than observe some... More

Its possible only in Kolkata that a place so big is unfenced and yet beautiful. Situated at the heart of the city the place is home of many joggers, many hawkers for their rest and place of romance for a bunch of excited couple. The place is ideal at early morning, just after rain or at late evening. Go for... More

This is a huge open field situated near Esplanade , Dharamtala , parkstreet. This place is mainly operated different types Mela ( Fair ) as Book fair , Food festival , Trade fair , Gramin Mela etc , also use for different meetings, gathering etc. Boys and girls playing games here . You can pass your time here.

Huge green lawns but not very well maintained .The trees and greenery should be cared for more for a better ambience.the chariots with poorly kept horses wait around maidan.

More than a thousand acres of green vacant land. Thanks to Ministry of Defense. Else land-mongers mights have gobbled up this prime spot ages ago to make our already congested city more suffocating. Engage in whatever games or sports or extra-curricular activities you like. Note: Enjoy a sunny day watching a football match or cricket match of respective local league.... More

A large expanse in the City centre with numerous backyard Cricket matches in progress and Goats grazing. Would be more pretty in the wet season.

If you are feeling energetic and the weather is nice, it is very atmospheric to take a walk across the Maidan and watch the world go by. There is horse riding and lots of kids playing cricket. It gives a really nice impression of Kolkata and Eden Gardens are nearby.

You can call it as 'lungs ' of Kolkata and it is undoubtedly so as of now. As most of the open spaces, parks & waterbodies gives way for the promoters to build high-rises..... but all thanks to Indian Army (as the entire Maidan Area is belonged Indian Army and thus no construction allowed) that this stretch of green cover... More

At the far end near Victoria Memorial, the resting horses and caleches made for good photo opportunities.