TRAVEL GUIDE
TRAVEL GUIDE
How to reach
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, which is 28 km from the institute campus. From the airport one can hire a pre-paid taxi or any app cab for IIEST, Shibpur. It will take about 45 minutes to one hour.
The nearest railway stations are Howrah (6.5 km) & Shalimar (1 km). From Howrah railway station, one can reach the venue by bus or taxi (approx. Rs. 150/- per passenger).
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Eco-Excursion
A short eco-excursion or a river-cruise on the nearby Ganges river may be organized on 13th Sept, 2025, Saturday, in case a good number of attendees opt for the same.
The day-long eco-excursion might include visits to places in and around Kolkata, the City of Joy. Itinerary will most likely include Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Science City and Eco-Park. In case of river cruise, the visitors will be able to witness the beauty of the Botanical Garden and Millennium Park apart from having a look at the famous Belur Moth and the Dakshineswar Temple.
The visitors may also plan and travel to other tourist destinations of the State. Some of West Bengal's most fascinating travel destinations are pictorially mentioned below.
Explore the West Bengal Tourism link, given below, for more information on the desired destinations.
For more info on tourism please visit: West Bengal tourism
Nearby attractions
AJC Bose Botanical Garden, Howrah
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Howrah Bridge, Howrah
Birla Mandir, Kolkata
Belur Math, Howrah
Science City, Kolkata
VENUE
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah, 711103
West Bengal, India
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