Biswa Bangla Gate

বিশ্ব বাংলা গেট

Also known as Kolkata Gate.

A steel arch over the main road with a viewing gallery in a hanging ring.

About Biswa Bangla Gate

Opened in 2019 at the Narkelbagan crossing, the gate is made of two crossed steel arches from which a circular glass-walled gallery hangs about 25 metres above the traffic. Visitors go up by lift to walk the ring, where there is a restaurant and a view down the main avenue of New Town.

Why visit

A view of the new city, best when the lights come on.

What to see and do

The walk round the hanging gallery
New Town’s avenues at dusk

Plan your visit

Area: New Town, New Town & Rajarhat
Nearest landmark: Narkelbagan crossing, Biswa Bangla Sarani
Best time: Sunset, evening or night. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 45 minutes
Cost: Usually under ₹100 a head
Entry: Open to the public with a ticket. Entry to the gallery is by ticket in time slots; hours and price are not currently verified.
Getting there: Buses along Biswa Bangla Sarani stop at Narkelbagan.
Walking: Little walking
Accessibility: The gallery is reached by lift.
Photography: Good for photography.

Nearby and related places

Rabindra Tirtha: New Town’s cultural centre devoted to Tagore.
Nazrul Tirtha: A striking concrete cultural centre named for Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Eco Park: A 480-acre park round a lake, with gardens, cycling and replicas of the world’s wonders.
Mother’s Wax Museum: A wax museum opposite Eco Park.
Aquatica: A water park at Kochpukur, Rajarhat.

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.