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Kolkata 2-Day Urban & Cultural Itinerary — Best of Heritage, Museums, Food and Riverside Evenings

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Day 1: Heritage & Riverside

Kolkata, India on October 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — Flurys, Park Street

Classic Kolkata breakfast at Flurys: continental pastries, eggs, strong coffee and an old-world cafe atmosphere — a perfect historic Park Street start. Flurys typically opens around 8:00am; confirm seasonal hours.
INR400, 1h0m.

9:30am

Victoria Memorial

Iconic white-marble museum and landscaped gardens showcasing colonial-era Kolkata, art and sculpture; stroll the lawns and visit the galleries for a compact history of the city. The museum/galleries are generally open 10:00am–5:00pm (confirm current timings).
INR30, 1h45m.

11:30am

Stroll the Maidan & Eden Gardens (exterior)

Walk through the Maidan — Kolkata’s vast urban green space — and view Eden Gardens from outside; good for photos and local life observation between heritage stops.
INR0, 30m.

12:30pm

Indian Museum

The oldest and largest museum in India with archaeological finds, natural history, and decorative arts — a concise way to absorb India’s material history. Typically open 10:00am–5:00pm; closed on certain holidays (check before visiting).
INR50, 1h30m.

2:15pm

Lunch — Oh! Calcutta (or 6 Ballygunge Place)

Taste refined Bengali specialities such as fish preparations and subtle sweets; choose Oh! Calcutta for a slightly upscale, well-known Bengali meal. Most sit-down places serve lunch until mid-afternoon; check kitchen hours.
INR800, 1h0m.

3:45pm

College Street & Indian Coffee House

Explore Asia’s largest secondhand-book market along College Street and relax at the iconic Indian Coffee House for strong filter coffee and a literary ambience — great for people-watching and book browsing. Shops are typically open through the afternoon.
INR150, 1h15m.

5:30pm

Prinsep Ghat & Hooghly River sunset boat

Walk the riverside at Prinsep Ghat and take a short ferry/boat ride for sunset views of the Hooghly and Howrah Bridge; local boat services usually run in late afternoon/early evening (times vary seasonally — confirm on the day).
INR100, 1h0m.

7:00pm

Howrah Bridge (view) & Riverside walk

See the impressive suspension-style Howrah Bridge lit up after dusk; an easy riverside walk that frames Kolkata’s industrial and colonial contrasts.
INR0, 30m.

8:00pm

Dinner — Peter Cat (Park Street)

Classic Park Street seafood and continental favourites; try the famous Chelo Kebab or other grilled dishes in a lively, historic restaurant. Kitchen hours usually run into the late evening — confirm reservation for busy nights.
INR900, 1h30m.

9:45pm

Optional: Evening walk on Park Street / bars

If you have energy, Park Street’s night scene has classic bars and late-night cafes. Good for a nightcap or a relaxed final stroll.
INR300, 45m.

Day 2: Crafts, Science & Modern Parks

Kolkata, India on October 9, 2025

7:30am

Kumartuli (potters’ quarter)

Explore the artisans’ lanes where sculptors craft clay idols and large-scale figures — fascinating artisan activity best seen early in the morning when workshops are active. Best visited 7:30am–10:30am to see production in full swing.
INR0, 1h15m.

9:15am

Breakfast — Nahoum's (New Market)

Historic Jewish bakery inside New Market famous for pastries, rum cake and Kolkata-style bakery treats — a perfect grab-and-sit breakfast close to the city’s old bazaar. Usually opens early (confirm seasonal hours).
INR250, 45m.

10:30am

Marble Palace (optional, heritage house)

A private 19th-century mansion with an eclectic collection of art, sculpture and antiques — interesting for its preserved colonial interiors. Note: entry can be restricted and often requires prior permission; typically open mornings from about 10:00am–4:00pm. Confirm access in advance.
INR50, 1h0m.

12:00pm

Lunch — Local Bengali or Mughlai (e.g., Arsalan or similar)

Enjoy a hearty local lunch: Kolkata biryani, kebabs or Bengali thalis; Arsalan is well-known for biryani (several city locations) — good midway refuel before Science City.
INR500, 1h0m.

2:00pm

Science City

India’s largest science centre with interactive exhibits, the Earth Exploration Hall and an IMAX/planetarium-style shows; ideal for a hands-on afternoon. Science City hours are typically 10:00am–6:00pm — check show timings and book planetarium/IMAX slots in advance.
INR250, 2h30m.

4:45pm

Eco Park (New Town) or Tram Ride through old lanes

Option A — Eco Park: a large, landscaped urban park with boating, sculpture gardens and bike trails (open 8:00am–8:00pm). Option B — take a heritage tram ride (limited routes) for an atmospheric, slow transit through colonial lanes; check tram schedules as they vary and can end early evening.
INR100, 1h30m.

7:00pm

Dinner — Mocambo or Peter Cat (repeat if you loved it) on Park Street

Finish with a classic Kolkata dinner on Park Street — Mocambo offers continental/seafood in a retro setting, perfect to cap the trip with nostalgia and flavour. Restaurants on Park Street are open late; reserve at peak times.
INR900, 1h30m.

8:45pm

Optional: Late-evening walk at Victoria Memorial lawns (lights) or a final tram/coffee stop

If you prefer a quieter end, relax at a lawn-side bench or sip coffee on Park Street — an easy way to reflect on the city before departure.
INR100, 30m.
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