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5 Days in Kolkata: Unveiling the City of Joy

Manoj

2 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Kolkata, the City of Joy, and immerse yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover ancient marvels, stroll through lush gardens, and experience the warmth of Bengali hospitality. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Kolkata

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tracing History and Heritage

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$10

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$ 2

South Park Street Cemetery

This sprawling, 18th-century Christian graveyard features large, picturesque tombstones.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Victoria Memorial

Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

11 - 14 min

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General Post Office (G.P.O.)

Neoclassical structure with a high white dome built in the 1860s on the site of a British fort.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

10 - 12 min

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Muhammad Ali Park

Compact urban space & host to an annual Hindu festival celebrated in fall with themed displays.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

Day 2Embracing the Spirit of Sports and Spirituality

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$9

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$ 2

Santosh Mitra Square

A Durga Puja festival is held every year at this city green space with a playground & a pool.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

13 - 16 min

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Eden Gardens

Major, 66,000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

11 - 14 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

17 - 21 min

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Birla Mandir

Monumental marble Hindu temple built between 1970 & 1996, with Krishna, Radha, Shiva & Durga idols.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

Day 3Delving into Art, Architecture, and Serenity

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$8

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$ 1

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

10 - 12 min

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St John's Church

1787 church with blue-grey marble floors, stained glass & other art, plus memorials on the grounds.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

7 - 10 min

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Metcalfe Hall

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

3 - 4 min

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Millennium Park

Scenic shoreline park with balustrades overlooking the water, landscaped gardens & amusement rides.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

Day 4Crossing Iconic Bridges and Seeking Divine Blessings

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$8

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$ 2

Howrah Bridge

Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

7 - 9 min

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Jorasanko Thakurbari

Ancestral home of the historic Tagore family, now a museum spotlighting its members’ lives.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

36 - 44 min

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Belur Math

Temples, shrines & a museum dedicated to spiritual guru Sri Ramakrishna spread over a vast site.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

20 - 24 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.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$1

Day 5Exploring Botanical Wonders and Riverside Charms

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$8

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$ 1

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

269-acre botanic garden founded in 1786 with a serpentine lake, rare tree breeds & indigenous flora.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

15 - 18 min

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James Prinsep Ghat

1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

8 - 12 min

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Fort William, India

Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

15 - 18 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.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $47 In total

Activities & Food:$42

Transport:$5