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Shaheed Minar
- 4.43.2k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
48-metre column on the Maidan built in 1828 as the Ochterlony Monument, renamed Shaheed Minar in 1969, with Egyptian, Syrian and Turkish architectural styles.
Quick answers
Shaheed Minar in short
When is Shaheed Minar open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Shaheed Minar?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Shaheed Minar indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Shaheed Minar good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Shaheed Minar cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Shaheed Minar?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Shaheed Minar?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Shaheed Minar?
bus stop, Dharmtalla, Dufferin Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal 700069.
Is Shaheed Minar wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 11pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday10 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Shaheed Minar
- 2 New Cathay Restaurant and Bar · 4 min
- 3 Vojon Rosik Restaurant Pvt Ltd · 5 min
- 4 Desi Lane Esplanade · 5 min
- 5 La Dolce Vita · 5 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 3.2k reviews
Known for
- Ochterlony Monument
- Mixed architecture
- Maidan landmark
What people say
- People like:
- Historical monument, architecture, tribute to martyrs
Around Esplanade
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
New Cathay Restaurant and BarChinese · 4 min walk
Vojon Rosik Restaurant Pvt LtdBengali · 5 min walk
Good nowDesi Lane EsplanadePub · 5 min walk
Good nowLa Dolce VitaNightclub · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time