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10 Days in Kolkata: Unveiling the City of Joy

David Hoe

David Hoe

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Kolkata, the vibrant capital of West Bengal. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage, visit iconic landmarks, and savor delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the City of Joy!

Trip to Kolkata

Day 1Parks, Planetarium, and the Heart of Kolkata
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$25

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Maddox Square Park
Bustling urban park offering benches, grassy spots & play areas, plus grand annual celebrations.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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M.P. Birla Planetarium
Traditional, domed planetarium & observatory featuring astronomy shows in multiple languages.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Maidan
The largest urban park in West Bengal, home of Eden Gardens cricket stadium & a race course.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1
6 - 9 min

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Fire And Ice
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
Day 2Majestic Monuments and Serene Parks
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$27

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$ 1

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Victoria Memorial
Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
13 - 20 min

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Elliot Park
Green space featuring a jogging/walking path, a pond & benches frequented by couples.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Rabindra Sadan
The foundation stone of this cultural center was laid by former president, Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
Day 3Temples, Museums, and Gothic Splendor
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$25

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Birla Mandir
Monumental marble Hindu temple built between 1970 & 1996, with Krishna, Radha, Shiva & Durga idols.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
7 - 10 min

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Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Museum housed in a historic building with exhibits & demonstrations devoted to science & technology.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847, with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Science, Art, and Gastronomic Delights
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$30

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Science City - Kolkata
Interactive garden with a maze & children's play equipment at a landmark science & tech museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
32 - 39 min

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Biswa Bangla Gate
Contemporary restaurant in a landmark circular property offering regional, Chinese & Italian dishes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
41 - 50 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
11 - 16 min

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Santosh Mitra Square
A Durga Puja festival is held every year at this city green space with a playground & a pool.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1
Day 5Thrilling Rides and Relaxing Strolls
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$31

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Nicco Park
Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children, with a rollercoaster & water rides.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
26 - 32 min

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Muhammad Ali Park
Compact urban space & host to an annual Hindu festival celebrated in fall with themed displays.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
8 - 11 min

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Royal Indian Hotel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
Day 6Heritage Palaces, Sacred Temples, and Iconic Bridges
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$23

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Sovabazar Rajbari
A grand residential building with a historical museum & a large courtyard used for Hindu festivals.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
31 - 38 min

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Adyapeath Mandir
White marble place of worship built in the 1960s, with a 3-tiered altar & twice daily pooja rituals.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
29 - 35 min

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Kumartuli Park
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
15 - 18 min

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Howrah Bridge
Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$1
7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
Day 7Spiritual Retreats and Cultural Marvels
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$29

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
9 ornate spires top this riverside red and cream 1800s temple, with shrines to Krishna and Vishnu.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
18 - 22 min

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Belur Math
Temples, shrines & a museum dedicated to spiritual guru Sri Ramakrishna spread over a vast site.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
32 - 39 min

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Jorasanko Thakurbari
Ancestral home of the historic Tagore family, now a museum spotlighting its members’ lives.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Grinaar Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
Day 8Cricket Fever, Riverside Bliss, and Divine Cuisine
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$34

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Eden Gardens
Major, 66,000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
12 - 18 min

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Millennium Park
Scenic shoreline park with balustrades overlooking the water, landscaped gardens & amusement rides.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
6 - 8 min

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Nakhoda Masjid
Ornate mosque built in 1926, the largest in Kolkata with space for around 10,000 worshippers.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
Day 9History, Nature, and Culinary Delights
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$29

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Indian Museum
Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
16 - 20 min

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Fort William, India
Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
26 - 32 min

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Nature Park
This large park with grassy areas, lakes & a miniature zoo is popular for picnicking & boating.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
17 - 21 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
Day 10Wildlife Encounters and Riverside Serenity
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$29

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$ 2

Taj Bengal

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Zoological Garden, Alipore
Established in the 1870s, India's oldest zoo is a popular attraction & has 100+ species of animals.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
24 - 29 min

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Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
269-acre botanic garden founded in 1786 with a serpentine lake, rare tree breeds & indigenous flora.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
20 - 24 min

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The Hub
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
18 - 22 min

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James Prinsep Ghat
1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $292 In total

Activities & Food:$277
Transport:$15