Day Itineraries in Kolkata

Practical travel guide for Kolkata, India

Day Itineraries in Kolkata

Suggested Day-by-Day Itineraries

Day 1: Historic Kolkata

Morning (8:00-11:00): Visit Victoria Memorial, explore gardens. Lunch (12:00-1:00): Street food at nearby stalls. Afternoon (2:00-5:00): Indian Museum exploring vast collections. Evening (6:00-8:00): Walk on Howrah Bridge at sunset, capture photographs.

Day 2: Spiritual Kolkata

Morning (7:00-10:00): Dakshineswar Temple visit, witness morning rituals. Late Morning (10:30-12:00): Belur Math exploration. Lunch (1:00-2:00): Bengali cuisine at local restaurant. Afternoon (3:00-6:00): Kalighat Temple visit. Evening (7:00-9:00): Dinner at Park Street restaurants.

Day 3: Culture & Arts

Morning (9:00-12:00): Academy of Fine Arts galleries. Lunch (1:00-2:00): Cafe at College Street. Afternoon (2:30-5:00): Literary walking tour exploring Tagore sites. Evening (6:00-8:00): Browse bookstores at College Street, evening stroll at Rabindra Sarovar.

Day 4: Nature & Wildlife

Morning (9:00-12:00): Alipore Zoo visit. Lunch (1:00-2:00): Zoo area restaurants. Afternoon (3:00-5:00): Science City exhibitions and IMAX show. Evening (6:00-8:00): Relaxing walk at Rabindra Sarovar, local Bengali sweets.

Day 5: Shopping & Local Life

Morning (9:00-1:00): New Market shopping spree. Lunch (1:30-2:30): Traditional Bengali lunch. Afternoon (3:00-5:00): Kumartuli artisan area, explore local crafts. Evening (6:00-9:00): Hooghly River cruise with dinner, night lights of city.

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