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3-Day Adventure in Kolkata: Exploring the Cultural Capital of India

Kruthik Gummuduru

Kruthik Gummuduru

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey to Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city as you visit iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and experience the warmth of its people.

Trip to Kolkata

Day 1
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$140

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$ 6

The Ashoka Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Gangaur
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Fort William, India
Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Victoria Memorial
Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$16
9 - 14 min

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Hotel Homely Raj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$45
12 - 15 min

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Kalighat mandir
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Elliot Park
Green space featuring a jogging/walking path, a pond & benches frequented by couples.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$45
The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$174

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$ 4

The Ashoka Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
10 - 12 min

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Howrah Bridge
Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
15 - 22 min

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Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata
Mosque built in 1832 & named after Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore in the late 18th century.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Indian Museum
Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$9
6 - 9 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$45
9 - 14 min

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Smaranika Tram Museum
Artifacts, photos & replicas of early public transportation displayed in a 1930s trolley car.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
Mission Motors
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$171

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$ 5

The Ashoka Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Kona Dukan Tea Stock Exchange
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
45 - 54 min

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Rail Museum, Howrah
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
33 - 40 min

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Science City - Kolkata
Interactive garden with a maze & children's play equipment at a landmark science & tech museum.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Royal Indian Hotel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$45
11 - 16 min

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Marble Palace
Neoclassical estate built in 1835 & exhibiting varied art, open with permit gotten in advance.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$45
The Ashoka Hotel
Basic rooms in a low-key hotel with an international restaurant & a rooftop bar offering live music.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$485
Transport:$15