Experts' Choice Award South Park Street Cemetery
What the experts agree on
Kolkata's most atmospheric cemetery blends British imperial history with tropical decay—moss-covered tombs and elaborate monuments create a haunting, peaceful oasis that reveals India's colonial past.
“This historic cemetery remains a wonderful oasis of calm.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The graves and memorials here form a repository of British imperial history." Full review
Atlas Obscura "An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis. " Full review
Frommer's "This is Kolkata's most famous cemetery, where monumental gravestones and lichen- and moss-covered tombstones to large numbers of ill-fated Brits buried on Indian soil provide a tranquil retreat" Full review
