Rabindra Sarobar
রবীন্দ্র সরোবর
A man-made lake and green space in South Kolkata, popular with residents for morning runs and rowing clubs, and home to many birds.
Rabindra Sarobar was excavated in the 1920s. Its lake covers about 29 hectares and is surrounded by shaded walking paths. It serves as a training ground for several rowing clubs, and early mornings bring crew practice and crowds of exercisers. In winter you can spot many resident and migratory birds. The park includes a Japanese Buddhist temple, a children's park and a small animal corner. Admission is free. It is open roughly from 5:00 to 20:00, and Rabindra Sarobar metro station is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Birla Mandir
- Netaji Bhawan
- South Park Street Cemetery
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Birla Planetarium
- Victoria Memorial
- Park Street