Eden Gardens

ABOUT


Situated adjacent to the famous cricket stadium and on the banks of the River Hooghly, Eden Gardens Kolkata narrates the glorious past of it. Eden garden is the home to the oldest cricket stadium of India. It is undoubtedly the finest cricket ground in the country with the best possible facilities for the players and the audience as well. Established in 1840 the garden was named after the sister of Lord Auckland, the former Governor General of the country. The garden was the resultant of an endeavor to create a Biblical – style Garden of Eden in the country. The trails of the garden are dotted with an array of exquisite trees and shrubs aesthetically intersected by the paths. The presence of the serene lake and the Pagoda adjoining it makes the place even more beautiful. Enjoy the pleasant walk along the banks of the River Hooghly.

Eden Gardens is the most exclusive garden in India. The excitement of Cricket coupled with the ethereal beauty of nature, a rare combination! The players from all over the world have always been enchanted with the emerald green carpet of the ground and have always bowed down to the intense crowd of the stadium.


HOW TO REACH


Its 3.2kms away from the howrah station. Shortest way to reach there is by availing a taxi or by taking a bus which costs a lot cheaper