10+ Pre-Wedding Shoot Locations in Kolkata

Kolkata is one of the most beautiful states of India, which reveals the depth of art, culture, and traditions. Known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is the best choice for having a pre-wedding shoot. Whenever you are in the city, you will feel the essence of the Bengali elite, famous architecture, and remembrance of mystic Rabindranath Tagore.

Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the vibrant Indian city Kolkata attracts many tourists with its enchanting beauty. Being in the city, you will discover colonial architecture, traditional food, art galleries, and museums. Go through the list of following to enjoy your pre-wedding shoot in the city.

1.Princep Ghat Kolkata

Princep Ghat is the oldest recreational spot in Kolkata. Located on the banks of River Hooghly, the ghat offers a majestic overview of pre-wedding photos. It is also one of the most romantic places in Kolkata. So, click amazing pics of your togetherness and capture unforgettable moments in reels.

Location: Strand Rd, Maidan, Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021

Princep Ghat Entry fee: Free

Princep Ghat Timing: Open 24 hours

Best time to visit Princep Ghat: Evening

2. Bawali Rajbari Nodakhali, West Bengal

When you are eager to get a touch of architectural epitome in your picture, the Bawali Rajbari is the right choice. It is a 300-year-old boutique heritage property that turned into the best luxury heritage resort. The place reflects the best mixture of culinary art, luxurious lifestyle, and old world charm.

Location: North, Rajbari, Bawali, Nodakhali, West Bengal 743384

Bawali Rajbari Entry fee: Rs. 100/-

Bawali Rajbari Timing: Open 24 hours

Best time to visit Bawali Rajbari: Monday to Friday

3. Jorasanko Thakur Bari Kolkata

Jorasanko Thakur bari is another wonderful place for capturing astonishing moments in your pre-wedding shoot in Kolkata. Thakur Bari is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. At this place, you can also find traces of Tagore’s life and his family background in Rabindra Bharati Museum.

Location: Ganesh Talkies, 267, Rabindra Sarani, Singhi Bagan, Jorasanko, Raja Katra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007

Jorasanko Thakur Bari Entry fee: Rs. 10/-

Jorasanko Thakur Bari Timing: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday)

Best time to visit Jorasanko Thakur Bari: October and February

4. South Park Street Cemetery Kolkata

Located in central Kolkata, South Park Street Cemetery is the burial ground that told the story of love as well as sorrow. You will find totally different scenarios for your pre-wedding pictures at the cemetery. Here, you can witness the beauty of tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Location: 52, Mother Teresa Sarani, Opposite The Assembly of God Church School (Senior Section), Park Street, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

South Park Street Cemetery Entry fee: Rs. 50/- with camera

South Park Street Cemetery Timing: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Best time to visit South Park Street Cemetery: January – April; August - November

5. Eco Park Kolkata

Take a break from your busy life and choose to walk around nature. For that, Eco Park is the biggest park in Kolkata. Spreading around 480 acres and surrounded by a 104 acres waterbody, this place is the right choice for locking nature’s beauty in pictures. Also, it shares three prominent segments including ecological zones, theme gardens, and urban recreational spaces.

Location: Major Arterial Road(South-East, Biswa Bangla Sarani, Action Area II, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156

Eco Park Entry fee: Rs. 30/-

Eco Park Timing: 2:30 AM - 8:30 PM (Closed on Monday)

Best time to visit Eco Park: October - February

6. Botanical Garden Kolkata

The Botanical Garden or The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is home to 12,000 living perennial plants and 1000+ dried-out plants. The major attraction of the garden is the widespread Banyan tree, which is named the Great Banyan Tree. Being in the garden, capture your love with the touch of nature in your pictures.

Location: Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Botanical Survey of India, Shibpur, Howrah, Kolkata, West Bengal 711103

Botanical Garden Entry fee: Rs. 10/-

Botanical Garden Timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Best time to visit Botanical Garden: October - February

7. Mallick Ghat Flower Market Kolkata

Another amazing place to capture astounding photos for a pre-wedding photoshoot is Mallick Ghat Flower Market. It is one of the biggest flower markets in India. Here, you will capture the real beauty of Kolkata, which untold the love of flowers, art, and street fondness.

Location: p222, 1, Strand Bank Rd, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001

Mallick Ghat Flower Market Entry fee: Free

Mallick Ghat Flower Market Timing: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Best time to visit Mallick Ghat Flower Market: Morning

8. Bow Barracks Kolkata

Bow Barracks is the iconic anglo-Indian locality of Kolkata. It is a small locality in central Kolkata and is bordered by six blocks of three-story buildings. This place looks wonderful, especially for Christmas celebrations.

Location: Bow Barracks, 1Bow St, Pilkhana, Kolkata, West Bengal 700069
Entry fee: Free

Bow Barracks Timing: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Best time to visit Bow Barracks: Evening

9. Victoria Memorial Kolkata

Cherish the beauty of Kolkata by roaming around Victoria Memorial. It is a large marble building dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, Empress of India (1876 to 1901). This place has the beauty of various statues and sculptures. The beauty of the place will be glorified with sound and light shows.

Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071

Victoria Memorial Entry fee: Rs. 20/-

Victoria Memorial Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Best time to visit Victoria Memorial: October - March

10. Biswa Bangla Gate Kolkata

Biswa Bangla Gate is another perfect choice for couples to enjoy their pre-wedding photoshoot. This monument is a house of a restaurant, souvenir shops, and a viewing gallery. Biswa gate allows visitors to experience the bird’s eye view of the city. Amazingly, it is also added to the list of several wonders of Kolkata.

Location: Biswa Bangla Sarani, Major Arterial Road(South-East), Action Area I, Narkel Bagan, Newtown, West Bengal 700156

Biswa Bangla Gate Entry fee: Rs, 100/-

Biswa Bangla Gate Timing: 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Closed on Monday)

Best time to visit Biswa Bangla Gate: Saturday - Sunday

11. Howrah Bridge Kolkata

One of the most famous places in Kolkata is Howrah Bridge. In 1965, it was renamed Rabindra Setu as a tribute to the great Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore but it is still popular as Howrah Bridge. The background and exposure of the bridge allows you to capture the most beautiful pictures for your shoot.

Location: Howrah, West Bengal 700001

Howrah Bridge Entry fee: Free

Howrah Bridge Timing: Open 24 hours

Best time to visit Howrah Bridge: Morning, Evening, and Night

12. St. Paul's Cathedral Kolkata

So, do you want to capture the beauty of the church in your pre-wedding shoot? Then, you must choose St. Paul's Cathedral. It is a Church of North India (CNI) cathedral of Anglican background and dedicated to Paul the Apostle. It is famous for its Gothic architecture and is home to 184,700 species of trees.

Location: Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071

St. Paul's Cathedral Entry fee: Free

St. Paul's Cathedral Timing: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Best time to visit St. Paul's Cathedral: Morning