Back

6 Days in Kolkata: Exploring the City of Joy

hariram yadav

3 Jan 2024

0

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Kolkata. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural immersion. Get ready to experience the true essence of the City of Joy!

Trip to Kolkata

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Bridges and Sacred Temples

+

$10

·

$ 2

Howrah Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$3

29 - 35 min

~

Directions

Belur Math

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$5

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

9 ornate spires top this riverside red and cream 1800s temple, with shrines to Krishna and Vishnu.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$3

Day 2Cricket Fever and Cultural Heritage

+

$20

·

$ 2

Eden Gardens

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$10

10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Indian Museum

Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$8

12 - 15 min

~

Directions

Santosh Mitra Square

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

•

$3

Day 3Botanical Wonders and Majestic Cathedrals

+

$15

·

$ 2

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

•

$3

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

Zoological Garden, Alipore

Established in the 1870s, India's oldest zoo is a popular attraction & has 100+ species of animals.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$8

13 - 16 min

~

Directions

St. Paul's Cathedral

Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847, with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

•

$5

Day 4Parks, Ghats, and Historical Monuments

+

$20

·

$ 2

Muhammad Ali Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$3

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

James Prinsep Ghat

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$3

7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Victoria Memorial

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

•

$13

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Rabindra Sadan

The foundation stone of this cultural center was laid by former president, Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$3

Day 5Vast Greenery and Architectural Marvels

+

$8

·

$ 2

Maidan

The largest urban park in West Bengal, home of Eden Gardens cricket stadium & a race course.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$3

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Millennium Park

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$3

41 - 50 min

~

Directions

Biswa Bangla Gate

Contemporary restaurant in a landmark circular property offering regional, Chinese & Italian dishes.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$3

Day 6Science, Thrills, and Fun

+

$25

·

$ 1

Science City - Kolkata

Interactive garden with a maze & children's play equipment at a landmark science & tech museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$10

22 - 27 min

~

Directions

Nicco Park

Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children, with a rollercoaster & water rides.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

$15

Budget breakdown: $107 In total

Activities & Food:$98

Transport:$9