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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.