Discover Kolkata in 3 Days: Victoria Memorial Hall, Howrah Bridge, Mother's Wax Museum, Street Food, Kalighat, Belur Math, Street Shopping

1. Day 1: The Cultural Delight
   Estimated time: 8 hours

   Victoria Memorial Hall is a colonial-era museum with a vast collection of sculptures, paintings, and weapons. It is surrounded by a stunning garden and is a tribute Queen Victoria of England.

   Distance from Howrah Bridge: 4.6 km (15 minutes).

   Howrah Bridge, the world's busiest cantilever bridge, is a Kolkata icon. Walk across it to savor great views of Kolkata's skyline against the Hooghly River.

   Distance from Victoria Memorial Hall: 6.5 km (20 minutes).

   Mother's Wax Museum is a tribute to famous personalities such as Madonna, Amitabh Bachchan, Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, and many more. Marvel at the detailed wax sculptures.

   Distance from Howrah Bridge: 7 km (25 minutes).

   End your day exploring the delicious and diverse street food of Kolkata.

   Distance from Mother's Wax Museum: 6 km (20 minutes).
2. Day 2: The Divine Journey
   Estimated time: 8 hours

   Kalighat Kali Temple, one of Kolkota's most famous Hindu temples, worships Goddess Kali. It's believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

   Distance from Street Food: 8 km (30 minutes).

   Bellur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. It has an impressive temple, library, and educational center that's open for all.

   Distance from Kalighat Kali Temple: 18 km (45 minutes).

   End your day shopping along the bustling streets of Kolkata.

   Distance from Bellur Math: 10 km (35 minutes).
3. Day 3: The Kolkata Heritage Trail
   Estimated time: 8 hours

   Street Shopping in Gariahat Market, one of South Kolkata's most popular street shopping areas. Bargain for a wide range of products, including household items, clothes, accessories, and souvenirs.

   Distance from Bellur Math: 4 km (15 minutes).

   End your trip with Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission's parent organization in the West. It has beautiful architecture, a museum, and a temple, and its serene environment makes it the perfect place for mediation.

   Distance from Street Shopping: 15 km (45 minutes).

Time and Costs Estimates

• Victoria Memorial Hall (2 hours, ₹200)
• Howrah Bridge (1 hour, Free)
• Mother's Wax Museum (1 hour, ₹450)
• Street Food (3 hours, ₹300)
• Kalighat Kali Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Bellur Math (3 hours, Free)
• Street Shopping (2 hours, ₹500)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹1450

Useful tips

You may want to consider adding the following places to your itinerary:

• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Indian Museum
• Birla Temple

If you're short on time, you may want to skip the wax museum and spend more time at Victoria Memorial Hall. For shopaholics, you may want to consider hitting Sudder Street and New Market instead of Gariahat Market on day 3.