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Kolkata

The City of Joy

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4 daysIdeal stay₹700From / nightFreeEntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowHowrah / SealdahNearest rail · 0 km

India's cultural capital and former British colonial hub. Home to Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, the Hooghly River, Bengali cuisine, and an unmatched intellectual and artistic tradition.

Pairs well with

Sundarbans· 2h awayBishnupur· 4h awayShantiniketan· 4h awayDigha· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 88
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Howrah / Sealdah 0km · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport 17km

Nearest transport

Howrah / Sealdah0 km
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport17 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹7,000/night

Best time to visit

October – February

How to get here

Delhi → Kolkata

flight · 2.5h

₹5,000

approx.

Delhi → Kolkata

train · 17h

₹800

approx.

Nearby attractions

Howrah BridgeDakshineswar TempleBelur MathSundarbansBishnupur

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