Lake Town Clock Tower
লেক টাউন ঘড়ি মিনার
Also known as Kolkata’s "Big Ben".
A 30-metre replica of London’s Big Ben on VIP Road.
About Lake Town Clock Tower
Put up in 2015 by the local municipality at the Lake Town crossing, the tower is a scaled-down copy of the Elizabeth Tower in London, clock faces and all. It is lit at night and has become the landmark by which people give directions on VIP Road.
Why visit
A quirky photo stop on the way to or from the airport.
What to see and do
- The tower lit after dark
Plan your visit
- Area
- Lake Town & Bangur, Dum Dum & Lake Town
- Nearest landmark
- Lake Town crossing, VIP Road
- Best time
- Evening or night. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
- Time needed
- About 10 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Entry
- Seen from the public road only. Seen from the public road and pavement. It stands at a busy crossing: take care with traffic.
- Getting there
- Buses along VIP Road stop at Lake Town.
- Walking
- Little walking
- Photography
- Good for photography.
Nearby and related places
- Sreebhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja: The Lake Town puja famous for giant replica pandals.
- Central Park (Banabitan): Salt Lake’s big wooded park round a lake.
More guides
- Places in Lake Town & Bangur
- Heritage places in Kolkata
- Free places to visit in Kolkata
- Places to photograph in Kolkata
- All places to visit in Kolkata
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.