From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, allow about 1–1.5 hours door to door for the ride and check-in, with traffic making the timing variable. Prepaid taxis are available at the airport; app cabs are another option, and the ride to central Kolkata commonly costs roughly ₹400–700 depending on pickup and traffic. Once you’re settled, keep the evening loose: take an easy hour-long wander along Park Street, dipping past its shops and colonial-era buildings rather than trying to cover too much after travel.
For dinner, Mocambo on Park Street is a Kolkata classic for Continental dishes; budget around ₹500–1,000 per person, and expect a wait at busy dinner time. St. John’s Church in B.B.D. Bagh is a 30–45-minute detour if you still have energy, but check access before setting out: the church and grounds may close before an evening visit, so an arrival after dark could leave you with only an exterior look. A taxi or app cab is the simplest way there and back; avoid squeezing it in if you’re tired or running late.
Start early at Indian Museum in Esplanade; allow 2–3 hours for its archaeology, art and natural-history collections. It generally opens Tuesday–Sunday, around 10 a.m.–6 p.m., but check the current schedule and ticket details before setting out. From central Kolkata, a metro ride to Esplanade or a short app-cab trip is usually easiest; leave a little time for the entrance queue.
Walk or take a short cab ride to New Market in Dharmatala. Give yourselves an hour or so to wander the covered lanes and nearby stalls; it’s busy, so keep valuables close and agree on a meeting point if the group spreads out. For lunch, head to Nizam’s nearby for Kolkata-style kathi rolls—roughly ₹150–350 per person. Friday is normally a trading day, though individual shops may keep different hours.
Take an app cab or walk across to Victoria Memorial at the Maidan. Two hours gives you time for the galleries and gardens; the galleries generally close by late afternoon, so check the latest hours and arrive with enough time to enter. Afterward, finish with a 45-minute stroll across the Maidan as the light fades—sunset comes fairly early in November. Carry water, wear comfortable shoes, and keep a little cash for small purchases along the way.
Start at College Street while the book stalls are opening; give yourselves 1–1.5 hours to browse the pavement stacks and secondhand shops. Saturday can be lively, and some smaller stalls may open later or keep shorter hours, so don’t worry if the street takes a little while to wake up. Bargaining is normal for used books. Then settle in at Indian Coffee House for coffee and a leisurely, inexpensive break—budget roughly ₹150–350 per person, depending on what you order. It’s a popular spot, so allow for a possible wait and relaxed service.
From College Street, take an app cab or a short local ride to Jorasanko Thakur Bari; traffic can make the trip unpredictable, so allow around 20–40 minutes. The museum visit takes about 1.5 hours. Check the current Saturday opening hours, ticket price and any entry rules before you go, as museum schedules can change. Afterward, continue north to Kumartuli by cab or auto, allowing roughly 20–35 minutes in traffic. Give yourselves about an hour among the workshops, but keep expectations flexible: in November, after the main Durga Puja rush, some artisans may be working on other commissions or workshops may be quieter. Ask before photographing people or their work.
Finish at Mitra Cafe in Shobhabazar for Bengali snacks and a casual meal; set aside roughly ₹200–450 per person. From Kumartuli, an app cab or auto is the simplest connection, usually around 15–30 minutes depending on traffic. It’s a good idea to check that the cafe is open before heading over, and to arrive before the evening rush if you want to avoid a wait.
Keep the morning free for your transfer from Kolkata and arrival logistics, then head to Science City. Set aside around four hours for the galleries and outdoor attractions; Sundays can be busy, so leave slack for queues. Check the current opening information and ticket options before setting out, rather than relying on walk-up availability. For a budget-conscious group, compare app-cab fares with public transport, but expect a cab to be simpler if you’re short on time.
Have lunch at the complex if you want to avoid losing time to another ride; allow roughly ₹200–400 per person, depending on what you choose. If you’d rather eat elsewhere, keep it simple and nearby, as travelling across the city just for lunch will cut into your visit.
From Science City, allow roughly 30–50 minutes by cab to reach Rabindra Sarobar, depending on traffic. Take an easy 1–1.5-hour walk, and check local access notices when you arrive. Then continue by cab or auto to Bhojohori Manna in the Hindustan Park area for dinner; budget about ₹350–700 per person, with a possible Sunday wait. Keep the evening relaxed—there’s another full outing at Nicco Park tomorrow, so avoid squeezing in extra cross-city stops.
Leave a generous buffer for getting from Science City to Nicco Park—allow roughly 45–60 minutes for the trip and arrival, especially if you’re checking out or carrying bags. Aim to reach the park around opening time, but confirm its current Monday hours and which rides are operating before setting out; schedules and attraction access can vary.
Give yourselves most of the day for the rides and attractions, with lunch at the park’s food court or kiosks. Budget roughly ₹150–350 per person for a simple meal, and check the current ticket options before buying: ride access may depend on the ticket package, so compare what’s included rather than assuming entry covers every ride. Keep some cash for small purchases, and take water breaks between rides.
Use the last part of the afternoon for any rides you missed, then collect your belongings and continue with your departure plans. If you have luggage, check whether the park can store it before you travel; don’t count on storage being available without confirming first.
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