Beautiful place. Theres arrangement of sitting. No entry fee. Tourist spot. One thing I dont like about this place is, theres no shade. Itll tiring if you visit there in summer. A large field is there. Theres no timing of opening of closing. This place is near a bus stop. Its few minutes away from Esplanade Metro Station. Moreover, transportation in this place is quite advanced.

At Esplanade, we saw the pre-historic trams on the roads, and out of the smoggy night, we saw a brightly lit Shaheed Minar.Shaheed Minar, whose meaning in English stands for, ‘tower for the martyrs’ towers above the Maidan area. The Monument was erected to commemorate Major-general David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company’s main force in the Gurkha War of 1816.Rallies.We walked in the park near Shaheed Minar- Beautifully lit park with fountains.

Tourist attraction. One can sit and enjoy the view on one of the many benches situated there. No entry fees. Not possible to go up the Minar. Looks grand at night under lighting.

One of the most histrorical and iconic structure of Kolkata in remembrance of the martyrs near Esplanade bus terminus.The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War also known as the Gurkha War. The monument was constructed inhis memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.Nice place to enjoy with friends & family.But the govt. needs to maintain this place better because there are lot of dirty things around the minar and tourists throw different kinds of food packets and other things in the field, which spoils the beauty of the place.

A good historical monument just in the heart of the city it has no entry fee, anyone can watch and use it.Overall good, calm and greenary around the area.

This memorial was erected in 1828 in the memory of Sir David Ochterlony, who was a commander in the British East India Company, to commemorate his victories on the battlefield. It was thus originally known as Ochterlony Monument.However, in August 1969, this monument was re-dedicated to the memory of the martyrs of India’s struggle for independence and was renamed Shaheed Minar (martyrs’ monument).Location: Dufferin Road, KolkataTimings:10:00 am to 5:00 pmEntry Fee:Free

One of the iconic structure of Kolkata in remembrance of the martyrs near Esplanade bus terminus. This is the first thing you will see if you drop in Esplanade, Kolkata. This historical monument is well maintained and is a trendy hangout place among the kolkata folks. From morning to evening crowd is present here. The travellers get to spent some good time here while waiting for their busses.

Beautiful and tall monumentSurrounded by park and alot of people (as always)

Nearby Esplanade bus stand , and vary peaceful area

A monument is the place of Dharmatala in Kolkata city. The monument established on 9th August in 1969 for the Shaheed Memorial.

Entitled as the Cloud kissing Monument by Mark Twain, the Shaheed Minar is located at Esplanade in Central Kolkata in the north-east facet of the Maidan. The tower is 48 metres (157 ft) high. It has a foundation based on the Egyptian style.The column is a combination of styles with a classical fluted column, a Syrian upper portion, and a Turkish dome. It has two balconies at the top. The top floor of the minar is accessible by a serpentine staircase, a total of 223 steps. It has a total of 218 steps until the top of the tower.[View of the Shaheed Minar MaidanThe monument was erected by burnPUBLIC USE:::::In 1997, a tourist jumped off the lower balcony of the monument.[4] Since then, police permission is required to climb the steps of the monument.[4] Local residents must submit proof of address and a photo ID at the Lalbazar Police Headquarters, while out-of-town tourists must submit documents from their hotel, and foreigners must submit a copy of their passport.[4]The monument offers a birds-eye view of the city.[4] The government has planned to open the monument to the public, after the renovation work is completed. The renovation work was started in late 2011 and will be completed in two phases. The first phase was scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2012, and is said to cost about ₹50 lakhs.[4] There are also plans to illuminate the monument, both from inside and outside, and to give the monument a fresh coat of paint. In the second phase a temporary folding stage will be set up at the foot of the 48-metre (157 ft) tall monument[4] to avoid congestion at the Dorina Crossing during rallies.After the work is completed, both tourists and locals will have access to the top of the monument. Stalls selling souvenirs will also be set up just in front of the monument, while the pathways leading to it will be cleaned and decorated with flowering plants.

Beautiful place located in Esplanade..

I walked up to this minar one night to photograph. It looked quite shady at night to be honest due to lack of light and people and vendors sitting around it in the dark. Some probably were just sitting to catch the long distance bus. But I would request the govt to make these kind of place adequately lit at night and the request the people t help keep the city clean.I wish I could get more time to spend here in the morning instead.

It was erected in 1828 in memory of Sir David Ochterlony the Major general of the then British army. It is one of the oldest landmarks of the city. Surrounded by a central bus terminus and markets. It looks more attractive in the evenings because it is illuminated. See the photos.

One of the most prestigious heritage site in Kolkata. Formerly known as Ochterlony Monument. The ground to the south of Shaheed Minar, is called Shaheed Minar Maidan. It has used to hold political rallies and fairs. Many of the famous rallies and meeting held here. The first political meeting on the ground was presided over by Rabindranath Tagore. The central bus terminus of the city is around the monument.

It is a very good place. The surrounding atmosphere is so pleasant. There blows cool breeze in evening time. That is a nice place to sit on at evening with girlfriend or boyfriend or parents. It is just behind the Dharmatala bustand. You should get some fast food there also.

Saheed Minar located in the heart of Kolkata near Dharamtala Bus Stop. Nice place to halt for waiting to Bus.

Peaceful place. Do Adda with friends and family.

A pride of Kolkata but has been neglected.No maintenance at all

Gracing the vast green fields of the Maidan with its pristine white,160-foot-high presence, the Shaheed Minar is among Kolkata’s most visited sites.The cloud-kissing monument was built in early eighteenth century by British East India Company. It was renamed as SHAHEED MINAR in the memory of martyrs of the Indian freedom movement after the country achieved independence.

Suparb place.. lots of people visit everyday in here.. really good place for visit visa family... But one of the thing is bad is the garden area.. should be more clean..

You can have good over there

The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement[clarification needed]. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi and his family.In 1997, a tourist jumped off the lower balcony of the monument. Since then, police permission is required to climb the steps of the monument. Local residents must submit proof of address and a photo ID at the Lalbazar Police Headquarters, while out-of-town tourists must submit documents from their hotel, and foreigners must submit a copy of their passport.The monument offers a birds-eye view of the city, and is similar to the London Eye. The government has planned to open the monument to the public, after the renovation work is completed. The renovation work was started in late 2011 and will be completed in two phases. The first phase was scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2012, and is said to cost about ₹50 lakhs.There are also plans to illuminate the monument, both from inside and outside, and to give the monument a fresh coat of paint. In the second phase a temporary folding stage will be set up at the foot of the 48-metre (157 ft) tall monument to avoid congestion at the Dorina Crossing during rallies.

Lovely place.You can always sit by it and relax.You will find a lot of people around.I love sitting here in the evening when the lights come and the minar changes its colour.Whenever you get time you should just come here and have a ice cream or a cup of tea and just watch the monument.

Iconic Kolkata Monument. Situated near Esplanade Metro Station. Its a very well known hangout place in the Maidan area. Here you can hangout for hours. There are benches for sitting.Enjoy the light show at the evening.

The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War also known as the Gurkha War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds

#Ideal place for photographers.#Please remember, public places got dirtier because of the public. So, try to keep this heritage clean as much as possible.Its a historical place which standing tall along with other historical places of Kolkata. You will find more and specific details in Google.Its a public place also. No restriction for visiting this place, so you may found this place a bit unclean but eventually you would find a clean patch because the field is quite big. KMC taking care of this monument along with the field and I think it should be taken care more. Fairs, big meetings/ assemblies are happening here. You may spend time on the weekends as street shows performed almost every weekend. The monument got decorated with lights which looks beautiful😍💓 in the evening-night. This place is very much nearby Dharmatala, Esplanade Metro, State and Public bus station🚏🚌 and easy to navigate.

The Shaheed Minar, formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-General Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India. The 48 meter high Shaheed Minar, popularly called the Monument is a prominent landmark of Kolkata. In 1997, a tourist jumped off the lower balcony of the monument. Since then, police permission is required to climb the steps of the monument. Local residents must submit proof of address and a photo ID while out-of-town tourists must submit documents from their hotel, and foreigners must submit a copy of their passport. The monument offers a birds-eye view of the city, and is similar to the London Eye.

Good place for morning and evening walking. You will get some seating bench. But need to keep this place more clean and noise free

Heritage of Kolkata. I love to sit near it. Spend time for happy.

......It is a very beautiful historical landmark...........Awesome moment at shaid minar..............Memorable Place in the Heart of City KOLKATA......

An evening visit to this place lands you in a mysterious and gloomy environment with the colourfully lit monument standing tall amidst the dark. The lighting may please you.Its a great place to spend some time, and relish in the presence of one of the most famous monuments of eastern India.However, its a request not to litter this place and its surroundings. People throw waste products indiscriminately here and there, which is a very painful experience to the heart. Such a monument should not face such plight.

One of the best place to visit in kolkata. Not far from the esplanade metro station. A monument for the martyrs.

Nice place, you can seat and enjoy with friends here.

Shaheed minar is excellent place of Kolkata. Located at dharmatala main bus terminal and Esplanade metro station, it is a historical minar Manny people are came to view this heritage

The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.

Shaheed Minar is a prominent landmarks of Kolkata located at Esplanade in Central Kolkata. The tower is 48 metres high and its top floor is accessible by a serpentine staircase. It has two balconies at the top from where one can have a panoramic view of the city. It was erected in 1828 in memory of Major general Sir David Ochterlony and its Original name is Octerloni Monument. On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar.

The Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony. Theres a park with benches where you can sit and enjoy the evening breeze. Another park is there where games can be played like football. Parking is not allowed. The also has a cricket club which is years old. But the place is bit dirty as it is not regularly maintained. The minar is just near to bus stand so it has access to various places. The tram also passes the minar.

Shaheed Minar is one of the oldest monuments that the City of Joy has to offer. The minaret is so huge that it can been seen from miles within the city. This was previously known as Martyrs Monument and was constructed in 1828 by the british in memory of Major General David Ochterlony. He is said to have defended Delhi from the maratha aggression.Apart from the history , this is a place which is usually empty. Youll find a couple of hawkers and a dozen of people sitting and relaxing here. So you can visit it at anytime . There are no tickets charged for visiting this place and its free.The shaheed minar is also famous for the political rallies that take place in kolkata. This place is just 5 mins walk from Esplanade and 10 mins from the World famous Eden Garden.

In the evening the lighting adds more colour to this place.

Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument (অক্টারলোনি মনুমেন্ট), is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker .

Its a good place for hangout with friends.

Looks stunning with multiple colors when lit up. You can also get far view from Esplanade New Market area.

Respect.

Built in the year 1828, Shaheed Minar or Ochterlony Monument happens to be one of the oldest monuments of Kolkata. It was originally constructed to commemorate the achievements of Major-General Sir David Ochterlony, the Commander of the British East India Company for his role in the victory in Anglo-Nepalese War and the defence of Delhi from the Marathas. In the year 1969, it was rechristened as Shaheed Minar or the “Martyr’s Tower” in memory of brave martyrs of Indian Freedom Movement. It has an impressive blend of Egyptian, Syrian and Turkish style of designing has been used in the architecture. It is 48 meters and if one gets a special permission to get into it, he will need to climb more than 200 steps to reach to the two balconies at the top. There is vast field called Shaheed Minar Maidan which has been known for hosting a number of political rallies. The Government has now taken up the work of refurbishment of the tower for making it accessible to the public. Entitled as the cloud-kissing monument by Mark Twain, Shaheed Minar is the pride of Kolkata!

To non-Indian, it’s JUST a monument. It locates at the center of the park.

So nice place their always stay natural air...

Nice place and well maintained!

Beautiful place

Its a tall monument

Entitled as the Cloud kissing Monument by Mark Twain, the Shaheed Minar is located at Esplanade in central Kolkata in the north east facet of the Maidan the tower is 48 metres (157 ft) high. It has a foundation based on the Egyptian style. The column is a combination of styles with a classical fluted column, a Syrian upper portion, and a Turkish dome. It has two balconies at the top. The top floor of the minar is accessible by a serpentine staircase, a total of 223 steps. It has a total of 218 steps until the top of the tower.

Very good place... The monument is very good.. Here you can view such awesome things, click good photos.... Here you can also Walk at evening or morning... Very pleasant place.. just came here with wife, gf or any other they will get a very good pleasant moment... Just come here and chillll..I would like to give 4.5 star to this place.. bcaz sometime they cant even click photos.....Otherwise very good..Very good place ....Ill recommend everyone to come on this place..

A great monument of our great soldiers, who sacrificed their Life for our independence....The monument looks gorgeous at night under colorful lights....

A nice place to spend time, huge ground.

Beautiful place, one of the greatest attraction of Kolkata... formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument... it has surrounding maidan ground and famous Esplanade bus stand (Kolkata Bus terminus), which is connected with various parts or districts of the West Bengal State as well as neighbouring States (like- Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam) and International services (like - Nepal, Bhutan) too... nowadays at the time of winter season surrounding maidan ground converted into a picnic spot... it looks more attractive or rather say colourful during night ( specially on Republic Day of India, Independence Day of India, 31st December, 1st January etc.)... nowadays it is affected badly by the daytime pollution... entry is restricted inside the minar...

Good for evening chats! There are benches where you can sit and enjoy with your loved ones! Snacks are also available at affordable prices. Just one single problem here is that, its too crowdy!

The Shaheed Minar, formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India ,..............

Wiki description: On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhiand his family. The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.

Historical place..Busy area...Lighting very good....I love this place...

At Esplanade, we noticed the pre-historic trams at the roads, and out of the smoggy night, we noticed a brightly lit Shaheed Minar.Shaheed Minar, whose meaning in English stands for, ‘tower for the martyrs’ towers above the Maidan place. The Monument became erected to commemorate important-popular David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India company’s fundamental force within the Gurkha war of 1816.Rallies.We walked within the park close to Shaheed Minar- superbly lit park with fountains.

The Shaheed Minar (Bengali: শহীদ মিনারShôhid Minar; English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument(Bengali: অক্টারলোনি মনুমেন্ট), is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds

A very good and peaceful place.It is monument build for the Martyrs known as Shaheed Minar.

There is nothing special about this park .....its nice when u come out with frnds especially in the evenings

Near to esplanade area. It was built in the memory of the Martyr for independent. It has benches for sitting on and relaxing for travellers. Health consus group of people visiting here in the morning and afternoon for walking and exercise. Nice experience to visit here.

The lighting of the monument was beautiful, the field it was overlooking could be a bit greener also it lacks a lot of benches. The view of 42 from the field is pretty awesome. Cool place to spend some time with friends

Nice place to visit

Historic monument located at the heart of the city. Nice ambience. Nice place to enjoy with friends & family. Minar is beautiful & well maintained.

Thats great place

Light wind in the full of humid weather you will find a place where you can sit and enjoy the monument view. This meenar provide a bird view of kolkata but you need to take permission from the police first. Just beside there is a maidan where you can play some outdoor games.

VERY BEAUTI FULL SHAID MINAR

There is nothing much to explore here. However this is near to Eden Garden and you can spend 10-15 minutes here. There is a cricket ground near by and if your are lucky enough then can watch match between local teams.

The Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.

Nice place to spend some time..

Saheed minar is a famous minar in India located at Kolkata.it is a historical and tourist place located at Esplanade

Nice place to visit at evening time.

There are many trees in the open space. It looks very beautiful when the lights are on in Shahid Minara

One of the most historical and iconic places of Kolkata.It is like the North Star. People determine directions while pointing towards it ❤️

Park is awsome place to take rest.

The Shaheed Minar is located at Esplanade in Kolkata. Formerly it is known as the Ochterlony Monument, constructed in 1828.

Good place , for spending evening in open ground , bus stop is in beside and Wash room too.but place is not under too maintenance.

It is the beautiful place. You can sit here for long time coz there are numbers of seat arrangement here. You may find tea or coffee or tiffin here. You can eat heavy meals also. Pay and use toilets are available near this spot. You may bath here. Keep this area clean. Dont throw plastics here and there. You may find vehicles in different locations.

The Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in KOLKATA that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.

The Shaheed Minar (Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War also known as the Gurkha War. The monument was constructed in his memory.

Historical monument. Actual name if the monument is Octerlony Monument. It was built after The Nepal Conquest by East India Company.After independence the monument was dedicated to the fredom fighters and was rechristened as Shaheed Minar meaning Martyrs Monument.The place around it is not maintained properly.The Dharmatala Bus Terminus need to be cleaned up to make this place visitor friendly.

The Shaheed Minar is located at Esplanade in Kolkata. Formerly it is known as the Ochterlony Monument, constructed in 1828 in the memory of a commander of the British East India Company. In 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed as Shaheed Minar. The white coloured monument looks very beautiful and is visible from afar. It is a popular tourist attraction in Kolkata.

Good monument

Heritage of Kolkata

You can sit in front of sahid minar!! Chai is available there!!

The minar is well maintained, the grounds arent. They are littered. And the Minar is a peaceful day break for sure, with a lot of history

It is very nice place for time pass, their weather is so beauty. It is a natural sight.

The vast field to the south of Shaheed Minar, is known as the Shaheed Minar Maidan or the Brigade Ground. It has a history of being the site of political rallies and fairs. The first political meeting on the ground was presided over by Rabindranath Tagore to condemn the killing of a youth in Hijli by the British in 1931.  The central bus terminus of the city is around  the monument.On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhiand his family

Nice place to roam and sit on the ground

Its Our Heritage . Nice Tourist attraction

Historical area, situated near esplanade bus stand, established in 1969. It have special lighting effect at night. A huge playground is aloso there. Usually crowded area.

Good location and place for short time pass near esplanade metro or dharmatala, but the field in front of it is too dirty...

The Shaheed Minar (English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument, is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War also known as the Gurkha War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement[clarification needed]. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi and his family.The vast field to the south of Shaheed Minar, is known as the Shaheed Minar Maidan or the Brigade Ground. It has a history of being the site of political rallies and fairs. The first political meeting on the ground was presided over by Rabindranath Tagore to condemn the killing of a youth in Hijli by the British in 1931. The central bus terminus of the city is around[clarification needed] the monument.

The Shaheed Minar (Bengali: শহীদ মিনারShôhid Minar; English: Martyrs Monument), formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument(Bengali: অক্টারলোনি মনুমেন্ট), is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement[clarification needed]. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhiand his family.(Collected from Wikipedia)

Located in Esplanade bus stand....You can take rest here nd can enjoy the environment at night...

Free place for waiting.. Cool

The Shaheed Minar is located at Esplanade in central Kolkata in the north east facet of the Maidan the tower is 48 metres (157 ft) high. It has a foundation based on the Egyptian style. The column is a combination of styles with a classical fluted column, a Syrian upper portion, and a Turkish dome. It has two balconies at the top. The top floor of the minar is accessible by a serpentine staircase, a total of 223 steps. It has a total of 218 steps until the top of the tower.The monument was erected by Burn & CompanyThe Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument is a monument in Kolkata that was erected in 1828 in memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company, to commemorate both his successful defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The monument was constructed in his memory. It was designed by J. P. Parker and paid for from public funds.On 9 August 1969 it was rededicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Indian freedom movement and renamed the Shaheed Minar, which means martyrs monument in both Bengali and Hindi, by the then United Front Government in memory of the martyrs of the Indian independence movement[clarification needed]. The present government has decided to illuminate the tower during evenings and allow visitors to the top. The last people to have been up there were former governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi and his family.