For Saturday, 7 November 2026, start at Victoria Memorial around opening time and allow about two hours for the galleries and a stroll through the grounds. The museum is generally open Tuesday–Sunday; check its official site for current admission rates and any notices before you go. From there, take a short taxi or app-cab ride across the Maidan to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Set aside about 45 minutes, dress modestly, and keep voices low if a service is underway; visitor access can be limited during worship.
Continue by taxi to Indian Museum in Dharmatala. Unlike a Thursday, Saturday is normally a museum day, so the galleries should be open; still, check for any date-specific notices before setting out. Allow around two hours, then head to Flurys on Park Street for tea and pastries. Budget roughly ₹500–1,000 per person and give yourself an hour to take a break.
Stay on Park Street for dinner at Peter Cat, known for its Chelo kebab; expect about ₹700–1,200 per person. It’s popular, and queues are common at dinner, so arrive early or allow time to wait. Flurys and Peter Cat are close enough to walk between; taxis and app cabs are also easy to find nearby.
For Saturday, 7 November 2026, start at Dakshineswar Kali Temple around 7 a.m. to enjoy the riverside complex before the crowds build. Entry is free; allow 1½–2 hours, including time to leave your footwear at the entrance and visit the shrine. From there, take the Metro south toward Sovabazar-Sutanuti, then a taxi or auto to Kumartuli—allow roughly 35–50 minutes, depending on connections and traffic.
Spend about 1½ hours wandering Kumartuli’s narrow lanes and looking into the sculptors’ workshops. Durga Puja will have passed by this date, so expect less pre-festival activity; workshops may still be working on other commissions. Ask before taking close-up photos. Continue to Mitra Cafe in Shyambazar for lunch, budgeting around ₹250–500 per person. Check its current opening status before setting off, and allow for a possible wait at lunchtime.
Take a taxi from Shyambazar to Mallick Ghat Flower Market; the trip usually takes around 25–40 minutes, depending on traffic. The market is busiest in the morning, but there’s still plenty to see in the afternoon. From there, walk to a public riverside viewpoint near Howrah Bridge and the ghats. Give yourself extra time to arrange a taxi afterward: traffic around the river crossings can be slow.
Start early at Kalighat Kali Temple; Saturday can be busy, so arriving around 7 a.m. gives you a better chance of keeping the visit to roughly 1½ hours. Entry is free, though queues can be slow. Use the designated shoe-keeping facilities, decline unsolicited offers of special access or puja, and carry small notes if you choose to make an offering.
From Kalighat, take a taxi or app cab to Birla Industrial & Technological Museum in Ballygunge; allow around 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic. Give the hands-on galleries 1½–2 hours. Check the museum’s current opening and admission details before setting out.
Walk or take a short cab ride to 6 Ballygunge Place for a leisurely Bengali lunch. A thali or a few shared dishes lets you sample several specialties; budget about ₹800–1,500 per person and allow 1–1½ hours. It’s popular, so reserving ahead is sensible, especially on a Saturday.
Head to Gariahat Market for about 1½ hours of browsing. The stalls are good for textiles, household finds, and people-watching; bargaining is expected. Keep valuables secure and agree on a price before buying.
Finish at Rabindra Sarobar, a short cab ride away, for a quieter change of pace. Allow an hour for a lakeside walk in the late afternoon, and check local access arrangements on the day.
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