10-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kolkata

1. Day 1: Victoria Memorial Hall
   10 minutes (2.2 km) from Howrah Bridge

   Visit the stunning monument, dedicated to Queen Victoria. Catch a light and sound show in the evening.

2. Day 2: Marble Palace
   15 minutes (3.9 km) from Victoria Memorial Hall

   Admire the 19th-century neoclassical mansion with a vast collection of artifacts, paintings and sculptures.

3. Day 3: Howrah Bridge
   20 minutes (5.3 km) from Marble Palace

   Walk or take a ferry across the iconic steel bridge, built over the Hooghly river in 1943.

4. Day 4: Dakshineswar Kali Temple
   30 minutes (10.2 km) from Howrah Bridge

   Marvel at the grand temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Take a dip in the adjoining Ganges river.

5. Day 5: Kalighat
   30 minutes (8 km) from Dakshineswar Kali Temple

   Visit the ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and take a walk around the local markets.

6. Day 6: Mother House
   30 minutes (8 km) from Kalighat

   Pay hommage to Mother Teresa at the convent where she lived, worked and is buried.

7. Day 7: Indian Museum
   25 minutes (5 km) from Mother House

   Explore the rich history of India through the vast collection of natural history, art and archeology exhibits.

8. Day 8: St. Paul's Cathedral
   15 minutes (2 km) from Indian Museum

   Visit the beautiful Anglican cathedral, known for its Gothic architecture and picturesque surroundings.

9. Day 9: Birla Mandir
   30 minutes (8 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral

   Appreciate the intricate carvings and sculptures of this temple built in white marble dedicated to Lord Krishna.

10. Day 10: Science City
    30 minutes (8 km) from Birla Mandir

    Explore the world of science with interactive exhibits, planetarium, and 3D projections.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Victoria Memorial Hall (2 hours, INR 150)
• Marble Palace (1 hour, INR 50)
• Howrah Bridge (1 hour, free)
• Dakshineswar Kali Temple (1 hour, free)
• Kalighat (1 hour, free)
• Mother House (1 hour, free)
• Indian Museum (2 hours, INR 20)
• St. Paul's Cathedral (1 hour, free)
• Birla Mandir (1 hour, free)
• Science City (3 hours, INR 60)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 280

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit Belur Math, an international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and a serene abode for the monks. For a budget meal, visit Maa Tara in Kalighat. If you have less time, you may skip Science City.