Kolkata, better known as the “City of Joy”, often keeps photographers amazed at its skilful blend of colonial architecture, riverside ghats, secluded narrow alleys, and artistic restaurants. Let’s visit ten of the best places to check between 2025 and 2026 on Instagram.

The Victoria Memorial
It is a magnificent monument of white marble with beautiful gardens around. Relatively, it presents its majesty in soft light, with reflections in the pond, and beautiful, symmetric images at sunrise or sunset.

Rabindra Setu, the Howrah Bridge
Standing on the riverbank, the iconic steel bridge over the River Hooghly forms spectacular images: silhouetted ferry boats, long exposures during twilight, and somber views of the cityscape.

Kumartuli
A community of artists involved with the creation and painting of clay figurines; half-finished Durga idols, sculptors at work, tight lanes create beautiful, original, cultural frames.

Prinsep Ghat
A riverside pavilion in a colonial style that fits well with riverside gardens and boat excursions. The Golden Light and Water Reflections exude a serene, nostalgic mood at nightfall.

The Cemetery on South Park Street
This 18th-century cemetery is eerily stunning, complete with ivy-covered mausoleums, gothic headstones, and spooky arches, making it the perfect location for introspective atmospheric photography.