IIT Kharagpur Campus and City Exploration

Day 1: Arrival & Campus Tour

Morning: Arrive at Kharagpur Railway Station and take a short auto‑rickshaw ride to the IIT Kharagpur campus. Begin with a guided walk through the historic Main Gate and the Academic Block.

Afternoon: Explore the Bhabha Auditorium and the Central Library, followed by a lunch at the campus canteen serving regional specialties.

Evening: Stroll around the serene Campus Lake, enjoy sunset views, and attend a cultural performance at the Kharagpur Cultural Centre if available.

Day 2: Kharagpur City & Surroundings

Morning: Visit the Kharagpur Railway Museum to learn about India’s railway heritage, then head to the bustling Kharagpur Market for local crafts.

Afternoon: Tour the historic Rasiklal Das Memorial Museum and enjoy a traditional Bengali lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Evening: Relax at the Kopai Riverfront, savor street food, and depart for the railway station for your onward journey.

Time and Cost Estimates

• IIT Kharagpur Main Gate & Academic Block – 1.5 hrs – ₹0 (free)
• Bhabha Auditorium & Central Library – 2 hrs – ₹200 (guide fee)
• Campus Lake – 1 hr – ₹0
• Kharagpur Railway Museum – 1.5 hrs – ₹150 entry
• Kharagpur Market – 1 hr – ₹300 (shopping)
• Rasiklal Das Memorial Museum – 1 hr – ₹100 entry
• Kopai Riverfront – 1.5 hrs – ₹0
• Meals (2 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks) – – ₹1,200
• Local transport (auto‑rickshaws, taxis) – – ₹500
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹2,450

Tips

If you have an extra day, consider a day‑trip to the nearby Mukutmanipur Dam or the Bishnupur Terracotta Temple region for a richer cultural experience. To shorten the trip, skip the market shopping and the evening riverfront walk, focusing only on the campus and museum highlights.