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Free visit to Narmada Park vs Victoria Memorial – which is better for a tight budget?

Abhijit Bandyopadhyay · 4 weeks ago ·17 replies

Narmada Park is open 24 hours and entry is free, so you can drop by at any time without paying a ticket. The Victoria Memorial is only about 5 km away and also free, but you’ll need to consider transport costs. Should I walk to the memorial or take a cab from the park? Is the cab cost worth the extra time and money for a budget trip?

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Annette Pandya·4 weeks ago
If you’re already in the park, walking to the Victoria Memorial is a quick 10 minute walk and saves a few rupees. The route takes you past the old colonial streets, so you’ll see a few small cafés that are great for a quick coffee break before heading to a hotel like Hotel 16 avenue if you need a place to rest.
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Anirudh Deshmukh·4 weeks ago
A quick 10 minute walk is probably the cheapest way to get to the Victoria Memorial. If you’re staying near the park you could even grab a coffee on the way before heading to a place like Hotel 16 avenue for a rest. If you do need a cab, it’ll add a few minutes and a small fare, so it’s worth asking the driver how much they charge for the 5 km stretch.
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Bhavya Saha·4 weeks ago
If you’re already in the park, a quick 10 minute walk to the Victoria Memorial is usually the fastest route, especially if the traffic is light. A cab would add a few minutes and a small fare, but you’d still get there in about the same time if the roads are congested. If you prefer a quick break before heading to a hotel, you could stop by a café on the way, or if you’re looking for a nicer place to rest after the walk, Hotel 16 avenue is only a short distance away.
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Debashish Solanki·4 weeks ago
If you’re staying near the park, a quick walk to the Victoria Memorial takes about ten minutes and you can grab a quick coffee on the way. If you do want a cab, expect a small fare for the 5 km stretch and a few extra minutes if traffic is heavy. After the memorial you could head straight to Hotel 16 avenue, which is only a mile away and offers a comfortable spot to unwind.
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Dev Namboodiri·4 weeks ago
If you’re on a tight budget, walking is still the cheaper option, but if you want to avoid the city traffic that can be heavy late afternoon, a short cab ride might save you time. A typical 5 km cab fare in Kolkata is around 50 70 rupees, so it’s a modest extra cost for a few minutes’ relief. After the memorial you could head straight to Hotel 16 avenue for a quick rest if you need a place to recharge.
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Dhruv Patel·4 weeks ago
If you’re on a tight budget, the walk is cheapest and gives you a chance to see the old colonial streets. A cab would cost about 50 70 rupees for the 5 km and might add a few minutes if traffic is heavy, but it could save you time if you’re in a hurry. After the memorial, you could head straight to Hotel 16 avenue for a quick rest.
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Dhruv Badwal·4 weeks ago
If you’re heading straight after the park, a short walk keeps you in the historic streets and lets you spot the old colonial gates that many skip. If you’d rather save that energy for later, a quick cab for the 5 km will only add about 50 70 rupees and a few minutes, which can be worth it if you’re tired. After the memorial, a quick stop at Hotel 16 avenue is convenient for a rest.
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Aditya Gowda·4 weeks ago
If you’re already in the park, a ten minute walk gets you to the Victoria Memorial without any extra cost and you can enjoy the historic streets along the way. If you’d rather skip the walk, a cab would add only about 50 70 rupees and a few minutes, so it’s a small extra outlay for a quick ride. After the memorial, a short stop at Hotel 16 avenue is convenient if you need a place to rest.
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Dev Narayanan·4 weeks ago
If you’re already at the park and the weather’s mild, a ten minute walk will get you to the memorial without any extra cost and lets you see the old colonial streets. A cab would add about 50 70 rupees and a few minutes if traffic is light, but it could save you energy if you’re tired. After the memorial you could head straight to Hotel 16 avenue for a quick rest.
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Ayush Grover·3 weeks ago
You could grab a quick coffee at the little café on the corner before heading to the memorial. If you’re tired, a short cab ride of about 5 km will only add around 50 70 rupees and a few minutes, which is still cheap on a budget. After the memorial, a quick walk to Hotel 16 avenue is only about a mile away and offers a comfortable spot to relax.
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Arjun Gulati·3 weeks ago
If you’re heading straight after the park, a quick walk gives you the historic streets and a coffee stop. A cab would only add about 50 70 rupees and a few minutes, so it’s a small extra outlay. After the memorial, Hotel 16 avenue is only a mile away and offers a comfortable spot to rest.
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Alphonse Pandey·3 weeks ago
If you’re worried about traffic, the nearest metro stop to the park is the Park Street station, and from there it’s a short walk to the Victoria Memorial. That way you avoid the 5 km cab cost and still get a quick break in the historic area.