Day 1
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Visit Victoria Memorial | One of the most famous monuments in Kolkata |
10:30 – 12:00 | Take a walking tour of Kolkata | Get to know the city, its people, and its culture |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at Oh! Calcutta | A renowned Bengali restaurant, perfect for a traditional meal |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit Indian Museum | One of the oldest and largest museums in the world |
15:30 – 17:00 | Visit Asiatic Society | See a collection of rare manuscripts and artefacts |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a boat ride on the Hooghly River | Get a unique perspective of the city from the water |
Day 2
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Kolkata | Experience the city from a unique point of view |
10:30 – 12:00 | Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral | A stunning example of colonial architecture |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at The Bhoj Company | Enjoy the best of North Indian and Bengali cuisine |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit Kalighat Temple | One of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India |
15:30 – 17:00 | Enjoy shopping at New Market | A bustling market full of interesting products |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a cultural show at Banglanatak dot com | Enjoy traditional music and dance performances |
Day 3
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Take a tour of the Marble Palace | Marvel at the grandeur of this 19th century mansion |
10:30 – 12:00 | Visit Belur Math | The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at Mocambo | Try some of the best seafood in town |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit the Indian Botanical Garden | Get to know the diverse flora and fauna of Kolkata |
15:30 – 17:00 | Take a walk through the Maidan | Enjoy the greenery of this large urban park |
17:30 – 19:00 | Shop at Dakshinapan | A large shopping complex full of interesting finds |
Day 4
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Visit Tagore’s House | Explore the home of the Nobel Prize-winning poet |
10:30 – 12:00 | Visit the National Library | One of the largest libraries in Asia |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at 6 Ballygunge Place | Enjoy authentic Bengali delicacies |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit the Mother House | Home of the Missionaries of Charity |
15:30 – 17:00 | Take a tour of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club | See the grounds of India’s oldest horse-racing track |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a show at Nandan | Watch the latest Bollywood movies and plays |
Day 5
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Visit the Indian Museum of Natural History | Explore the diversity of nature |
10:30 – 12:00 | Take a walking tour of North Kolkata | Explore the narrow by-lanes and old buildings |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at The Flurys | Enjoy the best desserts in town |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit the Academy of Fine Arts | Get to know the works of local artists |
15:30 – 17:00 | Visit the Birla Planetarium | Learn about astronomy and space |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a show at Rabindra Sadan | Watch traditional plays and performances |
Day 6
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Visit the Nehru Children’s Museum | Learn about the history of India and its culture |
10:30 – 12:00 | Take a walking tour of South Kolkata | Get to know the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at Bhojohori Manna | Enjoy the best of Bengali cuisine |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit the Jain Temple | See the intricate architecture and carvings |
15:30 – 17:00 | Visit the Kali Temple | A pilgrimage site for Hindus from all over India |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a show at the Nandan Cultural Centre | Watch the latest shows and plays |
Day 7
Time | Activity | Comments |
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8:00 – 10:00 | Visit the Town Hall | See the grandeur of this 19th century building |
10:30 – 12:00 | Take a walking tour of the Howrah Bridge | Experience the hustle and bustle of the city |
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at Oh! Calcutta | A renowned Bengali restaurant, perfect for a traditional meal |
13:30 – 15:00 | Visit the Science City | Explore the wonders of science and technology |
15:30 – 17:00 | Visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple | A sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus |
17:30 – 19:00 | Enjoy a show at the New Empire Cinema | Watch the latest Bollywood blockbusters |