Kolkata Cultural Immersion Itinerary

  1. 6:30AM: Flower Market at Mullick Ghat
    10 minutes (3km) from Howrah Station

    Watch the hustle-bustle of the largest flower market in India, where the vendors beautifully arrange marigolds, roses, and jasmine garlands for sale.

  2. 8:00AM: Breakfast at Indian Coffee House
    15 minutes (4km) from Mullick Ghat Flower Market

    A historic coffee house which had been a hub of intellectual exchange since its establishment in 1942. The South Indian style filter coffee and masala dosa are a must-try.

  3. 9:30AM: Victoria Memorial Hall
    10 minutes (2km) from Coffee House

    Built in 1921 in the memory of Queen Victoria, the Victoria Memorial Hall is a museum and art gallery housing priceless artifacts of Kolkata's colonial past.

  4. 12:00PM: Lunch at 6 Ballygunge Place
    15 minutes (5km) from Victoria Memorial Hall

    A quintessential Bengali restaurant which serves authentic dishes like kosha mangsho, cholar dal, and luchi.

  5. 2:00PM: Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    30 minutes (12km) from 6 Ballygunge Place

    Built in 1855, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the scenic view of the Ganges river on which it is located.

  6. 4:00PM: Kumartuli
    10 minutes (3km) from Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    A traditional potters' quarter where the artisans create clay idols of gods and goddesses for various festivals.

  7. 5:30PM: Sunset at Princep Ghat
    30 minutes (10km) from Kumartuli

    A serene promenade along the Hooghly river where one can experience the beautiful sunset and take a ferry ride to see the iconic Howrah Bridge in the evening.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Indian Coffee House (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Victoria Memorial Hall (2 hours, INR 350)
  • 6 Ballygunge Place (1.5 hours, INR 800)
  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple (2 hours, INR 100 for ferry ride)
  • Estimated Total Costs: INR 1550

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Marble Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, or the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum. If you have less time, you can skip the Mullick Ghat Flower Market or Kumartuli. Keep in mind that most of the places are open from 10AM to 5PM, so plan accordingly.

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