14-Day Kolkata City Experiences Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Victoria Memorial
    20 minutes (5 km) from the airport

    Elegant colonial architecture

  2. Day 2: Howrah Bridge
    30 minutes (7.3 km) from Victoria Memorial

    Iconic engineering feat

  3. Day 3: Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    40 minutes (14 km) from Howrah Bridge

    River-side pilgrimage spot

  4. Day 4: Marble Palace
    30 minutes (12.5 km) from Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    Exquisite art collection

  5. Day 5: Indian Museum
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Marble Palace

    Wide-ranging artifacts

  6. Day 6: College Street
    15 minutes (6 km) from Indian Museum

    Historic book heaven

  7. Day 7: St. Paul's Cathedral
    20 minutes (5.5 km) from College Street

    Gothic architectural beauty

  8. Day 8: Belur Math Shrine
    1 hour 30 minutes (24 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral

    Spiritual serenity

  9. Day 9: Mother House
    20 minutes (5 km) from Belur Math Shrine

    Peaceful Mother Teresa memorial

  10. Day 10: Birla Temple
    20 minutes (6 km) from Mother House

    Marble temple grandeur

  11. Day 11: Kalighat Kali Temple
    20 minutes (6.4 km) from Birla Temple

    Holy temple complex

  12. Day 12: Eden Gardens
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from Kalighat Kali Temple

    Royal cricket arena

  13. Day 13: Science City
    40 minutes (11.7 km) from Eden Gardens

    Interactive science museum

  14. Day 14: Princep Ghat
    30 minutes (12.6 km) from Science City

    Riverside promenade

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Victoria Memorial (2-3 hours, INR 200)
  • Howrah Bridge (30 minutes, free)
  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Marble Palace (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Indian Museum (2-3 hours, INR 50)
  • College Street (2 hours, Free)
  • St. Paul's Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Belur Math Shrine (2-3 hours, free)
  • Mother House (1 hour, free)
  • Birla Temple (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Kalighat Kali Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Eden Gardens (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Science City (3-4 hours, INR 60)
  • Princep Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 610

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) for a breathtaking view of the city. If you have less time, skip the Science City and Princep Ghat. Do note that most tourist spots are closed on Mondays. Be prepared for Kolkata's heat and humidity, carry an umbrella and always carry cash for the street food and souvenirs.

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