From Shalimar Junction, leave around 7:00 AM for Dakshineswar Kali Temple. A prepaid taxi or app cab is the simplest option; allow 1–1½ hours, as the Howrah–Dakshineswar route can slow considerably on Sunday mornings. A bus is cheaper but less predictable with luggage. On arrival, expect security checks and queues; keep footwear and large bags in the designated cloakroom and dress modestly. Give the temple complex and riverside area about two hours, ideally finishing before the late-morning crowds and heat build up.
Continue to Belur Math by taxi in roughly 30–45 minutes. If boat services are operating, ask locally about the short Dakshineswar–Belur river crossing, but do not rely on it for tight timing during monsoon weather. Spend about 1½ hours walking quietly through the campus and ghats; photography may be restricted in some areas, and the main shrine follows its own opening and closing periods, so check the day’s notice board on arrival.
Head into central Kolkata for K.C. Das Grandson, preferably the B.B.D. Bagh branch or the branch nearest your route, for rasgulla, sandesh, and a light Bengali snack. Allow ₹100–250 per person and around 30–45 minutes. Then take a taxi or Metro toward Indian Museum at Chowringhee; allow 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. The museum generally operates during daytime hours and is commonly closed on Mondays, so Sunday is the right day for its archaeology, fossils, and cultural galleries; allow 1½–2 hours and check the ticket counter’s current closing time before entering.
For the night, search around Sealdah or Howrah station for a basic double room or dormitory in the ₹500–700 range. At this price, confirm that the quoted amount is for two people, and check recent reviews, attached-bathroom availability, ID requirements, late check-in, and whether the property is a lodge rather than a dorm bed. Sealdah is usually more convenient for central Kolkata and food options; Howrah is better only if your Monday connection is from Howrah, though allow extra time to cross the river in morning traffic.
Start at Kalighat Temple around 6:30 AM, before the lanes become crowded. From central Kolkata, a taxi or app cab is easiest; allow 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Darshan can take 1½–2 hours, and touts may approach you—use only the official queue and donation counters. Afterward, take a short cab ride to Birla Mandir in Ballygunge; allow about 45 minutes. Its white-marble exterior is especially peaceful in the morning. Dress modestly, remove footwear, and note that phones and bags may need to be deposited outside; timings can change around पूजा and maintenance.
Walk or take an auto/cab toward Gariahat for breakfast at a dosa café such as Sree Krishna or another busy South Indian eatery along Gariahat Road. Expect ₹150–300 per person and roughly 45 minutes. From there, a cab to Victoria Memorial usually takes 20–35 minutes, though Sunday traffic and road diversions can add time. Spend around 1½ hours in the gardens and around the monument; the museum generally opens later in the morning, while the gardens are the safer choice if you are keeping a tight schedule. Keep some buffer for heat and crowds.
Leave Victoria Memorial by about 11:45 AM–12:00 PM and head toward Howrah Bridge for a brief 30–45-minute photo stop and river view. Do not linger too long—the bridge area becomes busy, and luggage is better kept with the cab. Since your train is at 4:00 PM, start for the originating station by 12:30–1:00 PM. Confirm whether the train departs from Howrah Junction or Shalimar; they are different stations. For Howrah, allow about 30–60 minutes from the bridge depending on traffic; for Shalimar, allow roughly 25–45 minutes. Aim to reach the correct station by 2:30 PM, leaving time for toilets, food, platform changes, and a possible traffic delay before boarding for Guwahati.