Maidan Kolkata is a broad urban green space in central Kolkata, reported to cover around 160 hectares (400 acres). Its open grounds sit near landmarks including Victoria Memorial, making it a useful stop on a walk through the city.
- Setting: central Kolkata
- Scale: around 160 hectares (400 acres)
- Nearest metro to Victoria Memorial Hall: Maidan station
- Victoria Memorial gardens: open every day from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where Maidan sits in central Kolkata
Maidan is a large green area in central Kolkata, surrounded by city landmarks and transport links. Its broad grounds create an open stretch within the urban setting.
Maidan station offers a practical reference point for finding the area.
For a broader city plan that includes Maidan, read the one-day Kolkata route.
Planning a walk across the grounds
Use a nearby landmark or station as a reference, then allow flexibility rather than planning around a set circuit.
If your walk includes a centrally protected monument, the Archaeological Survey of India advises visitors to use designated pathways, follow posted instructions and officials’ directions, and observe monument visiting hours. These guidelines concern protected monuments, not general access across Maidan’s grounds.
For central-city connections and practical details, read the Kolkata transit guide.
Landmarks around the Maidan
Victoria Memorial Hall is a nearby landmark with museum galleries and gardens. West Bengal Tourism says the hall was built in memory of Queen Victoria by Viceroy Lord Curzon. Its address is 1, Queen’s Way, Kolkata – 700 071.
The museum galleries are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are closed on Mondays and designated national holidays. For details focused on the landmark, read the Victoria Memorial visitor guide.
How do you get to Maidan and check access?
Maidan station is on the Blue Line, as are Park Street and Esplanade, according to Metro Railway Kolkata. West Bengal Tourism identifies Maidan station as the nearest metro station to Victoria Memorial Hall.
Kolkata Police has issued a notice concerning grass cutting and animal pasturage in the Maidan area, but the notice does not set out general visitor access rules. For current information about visiting the memorial gardens and galleries, check the official site before you go.
A nearby route to Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial’s gardens can be added to a walk around Maidan.
Maidan station is about a six-minute walk from Rushabh Home.
FAQs
How large is Maidan in Kolkata?
Maidan is reported to cover around 160 hectares (400 acres).
Which metro station is nearest to Victoria Memorial Hall?
Maidan station is identified as the nearest metro station to Victoria Memorial Hall.
Are Victoria Memorial’s gardens open every day?
Yes. The gardens are open every day from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
When are the Victoria Memorial museum galleries open?
The galleries are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are closed on Mondays and designated national holidays.