Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Begin at Indian Museum on Chowringhee, allowing around two hours for its archaeology, art, fossils, and natural-history galleries. Check the current opening day and hours before setting out, as museum schedules can change; admission is typically modest, but allow time for the entrance queue and security. From here, walk or take a short yellow taxi/ride-hailing trip to Flurys on Park Street—roughly 10–15 minutes depending on traffic—for tea, a chicken or vegetable puff, and one of its classic pastries. Budget about ₹300–700 per person, and expect a busier dining room late in the morning.
Continue toward the Maidan to St. Paul’s Cathedral, around 10 minutes by taxi from Park Street. Spend 30–45 minutes inside and in the peaceful grounds, but keep the visit flexible because access can vary with services and church activity. Then walk or take a short auto-rickshaw/taxi ride to Victoria Memorial. Set aside about two hours here: the gardens are good for a slower stroll, while the museum galleries explain Kolkata’s colonial-era history and artistic collections. Check the museum’s current opening hours and ticket arrangements in advance, and allow extra time for queues; the grounds and museum may follow different access rules.
Head to Prinsep Ghat by taxi along Strand Road—usually 15–25 minutes from Victoria Memorial, though Maidan traffic can stretch this. Come in the late afternoon for an easy riverside walk, views toward the Vidyasagar Setu, and a chance to sit beneath the riverside colonnade as the light softens. Small snacks and drinks are available nearby, but this is better treated as a scenic pause than a full meal. After roughly 1½ hours, take a taxi or ride-hailing car to 6 Ballygunge Place in Ballygunge; allow 25–40 minutes in evening traffic. Order a spread of Bengali specialties such as fish, kosha mangsho, vegetables, and mishti, budgeting approximately ₹800–1,500 per person. Confirm the branch and reserve if possible, especially for dinner, as seating can fill quickly.
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