7-Day Itinerary for Kolkata for Foodies

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Flury's and explore Victoria Memorial Hall
    16 minutes (6.2 km) from the airport

    Start your day with the famous English breakfast at Flury's followed by a visit to the historic Victoria Memorial Hall.

  2. Day 2: Food Walk through Bow Barracks
    29 minutes (8.3 km) from Victoria Memorial Hall

    Take a walk through the charming Bow Barracks area and indulge in the rich Anglo-Indian cuisine like fish curry and puchkas.

  3. Day 3: Explore Dakshineswar Kali Temple and street food at Vivekananda Park
    18 minutes (10.4 km) from Bow Barracks

    Visit the famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple and then make your way to Vivekananda Park for a taste of Kolkata's street food including kathi rolls and puchkas.

  4. Day 4: Breakfast at Indian Coffee House and explore Park Street on foot
    16 minutes (5.9 km) from Vivekananda Park

    Start your day with the traditional breakfast at Indian Coffee House and then spend the rest of the day exploring the glamourous Park Street, known for its architecture, culture, and nightlife.

  5. Day 5: Take a heritage tram ride, visit Science City and taste Bengali sweets
    25 minutes (7.3 km) from Park Street

    Experience the charm of Kolkata's heritage with a tram ride, then spend the evening at Science City, and finish with traditional Bengali sweets from Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick Sweets.

  6. Day 6: Visit Kumartuli and try traditional Bengali cuisine at 6 Ballygunge Place
    21 minutes (7.1 km) from Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick Sweets

    Watch the artisans of Kumartuli at work, then indulge in traditional Bengali dishes like chingri malai curry and kosha mangsho at 6 Ballygunge Place.

  7. Day 7: Early morning visit to Howrah Bridge and try the best street food at Tiretti Bazaar
    17 minutes (8.1 km) from 6 Ballygunge Place

    End your trip with the quintessential Kolkata experience of watching the sunrise at Howrah Bridge, followed by breakfast at Tiretti Bazaar known for its Chinese street food.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Flury's (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Victoria Memorial Hall (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Bow Barracks (3 hours, INR 1000)
  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Vivekananda Park (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Indian Coffee House (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Science City (3 hours, INR 400)
  • Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick Sweets (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Kumartuli (1 hour, Free)
  • 6 Ballygunge Place (2 hours, INR 1200)
  • Howrah Bridge (1 hour, Free)
  • Tiretti Bazaar (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4950

Useful Tips

For an extended trip, add a day trip to Sundarbans or explore the bustling Gariahat Market. For a shorter trip, skip Kumartuli and Tiretti Bazaar.

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