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.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Kolkata, by time of day.
Morning
- Victoria Memorial sunrise & British Raj museum2h 30m · easy
- Howrah Bridge & Mullick Ghat flower market (dawn)1h 30m · easy
- Kumartuli potters quarter — Durga idol-making studios2h · easy
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple & Belur Math ferry hop3h · moderate
- Kalighat Kali Temple darshan & puja1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Park Street food & Colonial architecture walk2h · easy
- College Street book market & Coffee House culture2h · easy
Evening
- Princep Ghat Hooghly river sunset1h 30m · easy
- Kathi roll & mishti doi food trail2h · easy
About 18h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🎭 Cultural Day5h out
- Howrah Bridge & Mullick Ghat flower market (dawn) · morning, 1.5h
- Kumartuli potters quarter — Durga idol-making studios · morning, 2h
- Kalighat Kali Temple darshan & puja · morning, 1.5h
A city best understood slowly — arrive, find the old market, and let the pace of things sink in.
- 2🍛 Food & Culture6.5h out
- Victoria Memorial sunrise & British Raj museum · morning, 2.5h
- Park Street food & Colonial architecture walk · afternoon, 2h
- Kathi roll & mishti doi food trail · evening, 2h
Food here is geography-specific — this day samples what can't be found anywhere else.
- 3🙏 Spiritual Day6.5h out
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple & Belur Math ferry hop · morning, 3h
- College Street book market & Coffee House culture · afternoon, 2h
- Princep Ghat Hooghly river sunset · evening, 1.5h
The spiritual architecture here rewards slow exploration — no rush, no checklist. The evening aarti anchors the day.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Kolkata tripMust-see highlights
Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge
Kalighat Temple
Park Street food
Kumartuli
Tram ride
Indian Museum (oldest in Asia)
Belur Math (Ramakrishna's temple)
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
College Street book bazaar
New Market shopping
Birla Planetarium
Marble Palace mansion
Eden Gardens cricket ground
South Park Street Cemetery
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Howrah / Sealdah in town · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport 17 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
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
Kolkata questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Kolkata?
The best months are January, February, November. October – February July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Kolkata?
Most people spend 4 days in Kolkata. There are around 9 main things to do, totalling roughly 18 hours of activity.
How do you get to Kolkata?
The nearest railway station is Howrah / Sealdah (in town) and the nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (17 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Kolkata by train, about ₹800 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Kolkata cost?
Stays start around ₹1,200 per night, with food about ₹550 per person per day.
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