Hotel Pan Asia International

About Hotel Pan Asia International

Hotel Pan Asia International sits on Jatin Das Road in Kalighat, south-central Kolkata, within walking reach of one of the city's most visited temples. The address suits travellers who want to reach the Kalighat Kali Temple early, before the queues and the heat build, and who value a southern Blue Line metro stop nearby. Families visiting relatives, solo travellers working through a temple circuit and short city breaks all fit here. The property is a three-star hotel with straightforward facilities rather than resort extras, and it works best for people who plan to be out seeing the city.

This is a plain, functional three-star hotel rather than a boutique address. Guest feedback stands at 3.6 out of 5 from 479 reviews, which points to a property that meets expectations without trying to surprise. There is free Wi-Fi, a cafe, a meeting room and a terrace, plus parking, laundry service, dry cleaning and luggage storage. Expect a workable base for sightseeing and business in south Kolkata, with the southern metro line and the Kalighat temple as the two anchors of the stay.

Location and neighbourhood

Kalighat grew around the Kalighat Kali Temple, whose present building dates from 1809 and which is counted among the Shakti Peethas. The neighbourhood is devotional and busy, with flower sellers, stalls and pilgrims filling the lanes on the temple approach. Nirmal Hriday, Mother Teresa's first home for the dying, opened in 1952 beside the temple. The Kalighat painting tradition began in these streets, and Tolly's Nullah, the old Adi Ganga channel, still runs through the area. Expect a working Kolkata street atmosphere, with noise and crowds, rather than quiet polish.

Two metro stations serve the hotel: Kalighat at 0.9 km and Jatin Das Park at 1 km, both on the north-south Blue Line. The Kalighat Temple is 1.2 km away and can be walked at an easy pace. Almost everything else needs a ride. Victoria Memorial is 3.2 km, Park Street 3.9 km and Esplanade 5.2 km, each a short taxi or app cab journey outside peak traffic. Plan the day around one metro trip and one or two road hops rather than long walks.

Mornings belong to temple traffic, with pilgrims arriving before dawn and flower sellers setting up along the approach lanes. Evenings are calmer, though the surrounding streets stay busy with shops and food stalls. During Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and Kali Puja on the new-moon night of Diwali, the area fills with visitors and processions, roads close and queues lengthen. Touts work the temple approaches at all hours. Check the current year's festival dates before fixing a visit.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities are aimed at practical stays. Free Wi-Fi and a meeting room make the hotel workable for a short business trip, while parking and luggage storage help guests arriving by car or with hours to fill before a train. A cafe covers light meals and the terrace gives an outdoor corner after a hot afternoon. Laundry service and dry cleaning suit longer stays and the changeable Kolkata weather. Ask about the meeting room and the parking space when booking, since both can be limited when the hotel is full.

Kolkata's heat and monsoon shape how a room is used. April and May are hot and humid, often above 35 °C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with the heaviest rain in July. Confirm cooling and ventilation in the room before arrival, and ask how the building copes with waterlogging after downpours. Rooms away from the street side are usually quieter. Families should check how many people a room takes and whether an extra bed is possible. Late arrivals should tell the property in advance.

Several details are worth settling at the time of booking. Confirm check-in and check-out times directly with the property, particularly if a night train from Howrah or Sealdah follows the stay. Ask about laundry turnaround, whether the terrace is open in the evening and what the cafe serves outside main hours. Guests arriving with a car should reserve parking. Confirm accepted payment methods, as cards and UPI are widely used in Kolkata but arrangements vary. Ask for the quietest available room and mention any mobility needs.

Getting there

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum is 17.9 km away in a straight line, and 55 to 85 minutes by road depending on traffic. Prepaid taxis and app cabs are the simplest option with luggage. The airport also has Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line, and services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on a metro-only arrival. Allow extra time in the morning and evening peaks and during the monsoon, when roads slow further.

Howrah station, on the west bank, is 7.4 km away, or 25 to 45 minutes by road. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is 5.7 km, or 20 to 40 minutes. Both drive times stretch when the bridges and central roads are busy, so leave a margin before a train. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains and sits further north. Insist on the meter in yellow taxis or book an app cab in advance, and keep luggage manageable for the last stretch.

Metro travel is the most predictable way to reach the centre. Kalighat station is 0.9 km from the hotel and Jatin Das Park is 1 km, both on the Blue Line, India's first metro, opened in 1984. The line runs north to Shyambazar and Dakshineswar and south to Kavi Subhash, passing Park Street, Esplanade and Maidan on the way. The Green Line links Howrah Maidan with Esplanade and Salt Lake Sector V. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours, as the network is expanding.

Food and sights near Hotel Pan Asia International

The Kalighat Kali Temple is 1.2 km away and is the reason many guests choose this address. Go early, remove shoes before entering and follow the photography rules posted on site. Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity headquarters on AJC Bose Road with Mother Teresa's tomb, is 3.7 km away, and visiting hours are limited, so check before setting out. South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is 3.4 km and makes a quiet, shaded stop. Each is best reached by a short cab ride.

St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 3 km away, and the Victoria Memorial is 3.2 km. The memorial's white Makrana marble building dates from 1906 to 1921, its museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, and the grounds cover 64 acres, so allow at least half a day. For food, Park Street and the New Market area are the obvious run: Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and the older bakeries and cafes there are part of the city's eating history.

Street food around Kalighat covers phuchka, jhalmuri and telebhaja, and mishti doi and sandesh are easy to find. For a sit-down meal, the Park Street cluster lies 3.9 km away, with Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas among the established names. Indian Coffee House on College Street and Oxford Bookstore suit a slower afternoon. Shopping means New Market, opened in 1874, for fabric, spices and household goods. Evenings are quiet locally, while Park Street's Christmas lights run from mid-December to New Year.

• Kalighat Temple (1.2 km)
• St Paul’s Cathedral (3.0 km)
• Victoria Memorial (3.2 km)
• South Park Street Cemetery (3.4 km)
• Mother House (3.7 km)

A day from Hotel Pan Asia International

Start early and walk 1.2 km to the Kalighat Kali Temple before the queues form, allowing time for the shoe counter and the narrow approach lanes. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then take a cab 3.7 km to Mother House on AJC Bose Road, where Mother Teresa's tomb is the focus of a short visit. Both stops are calm in the morning. Carry water and keep small cash for offerings and purchases. The Kalighat metro station is useful if the temple visit runs long.

In the afternoon, take a cab 3.2 km to the Victoria Memorial and give the grounds and museum two to three hours, avoiding Mondays when the museum is closed. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 3 km from the hotel and close enough to combine with the same outing. Birla Planetarium sits nearby if time allows. Return by cab, or use Maidan or Rabindra Sadan metro on the Blue Line for the ride back to Kalighat. Keep the plan loose in April and May, when afternoons are hot.

Late afternoon suits the South Park Street Cemetery, 3.4 km away and opened in 1767, which is best seen in daylight. From there, continue 3.9 km to Park Street for an early dinner, with Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas within a short walk of one another. A taxi back to Kalighat takes 20 to 30 minutes by road. If energy remains, Esplanade is 5.2 km away and the New Market area beyond it is worth a wander earlier in the day.

Booking tips and when to go

Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for Kali Puja on the new-moon night of Diwali, when Kolkata fills and rooms go quickly. The Park Street Christmas season from mid-December to New Year is another busy stretch. Weekday arrivals avoid the worst traffic, and mid-morning to mid-afternoon road transfers are quicker than the office rush. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the property before booking overnight trains, and ask about parking at the same time.

The best season for this area runs from November to February. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C, and February is pleasant. November is dry and comfortable. March warms into the low 30s, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from June to September brings waterlogging. Temple visits are easier in the cool months, though winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality. Saraswati Puja in January or February adds colour to the lanes.

Carry cash for taxis, markets, street food and temple offerings, as cards and UPI work in hotels and restaurants but not everywhere on the street. Use the meter in yellow taxis or book an app cab. Drink bottled or filtered water. At the Kalighat temple, dress modestly, remove shoes and follow the photography rules; expect touts on the approach and agree any arrangement before setting off. Most foreign visitors need an Indian e-Visa before travel, checked on the official Indian Visa Online portal.

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