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A Week Exploring Kolkata

  1. Day 1: Victoria Memorial Hall
    30 minutes (8.3 km) from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Victoria Memorial Hall to explore the history and architecture. In the afternoon, head to St. Paul's Cathedral, located nearby. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the nearby Prinsep Ghat.

  2. Day 2: Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    1 hour (17.8 km) from Victoria Memorial Hall

    In the morning, visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple and admire the beautiful architecture and religious significance. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Belur Math and learn about the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. In the evening, take a walk on the nearby Vivekananda Setu and enjoy the sunset view.

  3. Day 3: Howrah Bridge
    40 minutes (12.8 km) from Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    In the morning, visit the iconic Howrah Bridge and take a walk on the nearby Hooghly River. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Marble Palace and admire the beautiful art and architecture. In the evening, head to the nearby Indian Museum and learn about the history of India.

  4. Day 4: Kalighat Kali Temple
    30 minutes (8.7 km) from Indian Museum

    In the morning, visit the Kalighat Kali Temple and learn about the religious significance of the goddess Kali. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Birla Industrial & Technological Museum and learn about the science and technology of India. In the evening, head to the nearby Science City and enjoy the interactive exhibits.

  5. Day 5: Fort William
    30 minutes (7.8 km) from Science City

    In the morning, visit the Fort William and learn about the history of British India. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Eden Gardens and watch a cricket match if there is one scheduled. In the evening, head to the nearby Maidan and enjoy the greenery and fresh air.

  6. Day 6: Marble Palace
    20 minutes (4.1 km) from Maidan

    In the morning, visit the Marble Palace and admire the beautiful art and architecture. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Jorasanko Thakur Bari and learn about the life and legacy of Rabindranath Tagore. In the evening, head to the nearby Sovabazar Rajbari and enjoy the cultural heritage.

  7. Day 7: Science City
    30 minutes (11.4 km) from Sovabazar Rajbari

    In the morning, visit the Science City and enjoy the interactive exhibits. In the afternoon, explore the nearby Nicco Park and have fun at the amusement park. In the evening, head to the nearby Mother's Wax Museum and see the wax statues of famous personalities.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, visit the Howrah Railway Station to see the busy railway system. You can also take a side trip to the Sunderbans National Park to see the mangrove forests and wildlife. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and attend a cultural event or festival. Lastly, if you have any questions or need more advice, feel free to ask a local or tour guide.

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