3-Day Cultural and Culinary Exploration in Kolkata, India

Day 1: Historic Sights & Markets

Kolkata, India on May 7, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Bobby's Restaurant

Start your day with a traditional Bengali breakfast featuring luchi, alur dum, and mishti doi at the iconic Bobby's Restaurant located near New Market, open from 7:00am.
INR200, 1h

9:30am

Visit Victoria Memorial

Explore the grand Victoria Memorial, a magnificent marble building surrounded by beautiful gardens, showcasing colonial-era artifacts. It opens at 10:00am.
INR30, 2h

12:00pm

Stroll through New Market

Enjoy shopping and exploring local bazaars at New Market, one of Kolkata’s oldest shopping areas, where you can find clothing, spices, and handicrafts.
Free entry, 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Oh! Calcutta

Savor authentic Bengali cuisine such as macher jhol (fish curry) and shorshe ilish (hilsa in mustard) at Oh! Calcutta, a restaurant known for regional delicacies. Open until 3:30pm.
INR600, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Indian Museum

Tour the Indian Museum, Asia's oldest museum, with exhibits ranging from antiques to natural history, open until 5:00pm.
INR50, 2h

6:00pm

Evening walk at Park Street

Enjoy the lively ambiance, cafes, and colonial architecture of Park Street, gathering spot for locals and tourists alike.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Peter Cat

Dine on the famous Chelo Kebab and other continental and Indian dishes at Peter Cat, an iconic restaurant on Park Street open until 11:00pm.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 2: South Kolkata Art & Culture

Kolkata, India on May 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Flurys

A legendary tearoom on Park Street, Flurys serves classic English breakfast and pastries from 9:00am. Arrive a bit early for the wait as they open in an hour.
INR350, 1h

9:30am

Visit Kalighat Temple

Explore the famous Kali temple, a significant religious site in Kolkata, open from 5am to 10pm daily, absorbing the unique spiritual atmosphere.
Free, 1h

11:00am

Explore Birla Planetarium

Visit one of the world's largest planetariums, offering educational shows about astronomy; shows available multiple times daily, check schedule for booking.
INR60, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at 6 Ballygunge Place

Enjoy a sumptuous Bengali thali with authentic home-style recipes in a quaint heritage setting. Open till 3:00pm.
INR700, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Academy of Fine Arts

Appreciate contemporary art exhibitions and sculptures at the Academy of Fine Arts, open till 4:00pm on weekdays.
INR50, 1h30m

4:00pm

Relax at Rabindra Sarobar

Enjoy a peaceful walk or boat ride at the scenic Rabindra Sarobar lake area, a favorite spot for locals in the afternoon and early evening.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Mainland China

Dine on high-quality Chinese cuisine at Mainland China, well-known for its ambience and flavors, open until 11:00pm.
INR900, 1h30m
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Day 3: Heritage and Riverside Views

Kolkata, India on May 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Indian Coffee House

Experience vintage Kolkata charm with simple South Indian breakfast items and filter coffee at this iconic coffee house on College Street, open from 7:30am.
INR100, 1h

9:30am

Visit Marble Palace

Tour the Marble Palace, a 19th-century mansion famous for its art collection and architecture, open from 10:30am to 4:30pm except Mondays.
INR300, 1h30m

11:30am

Explore Kumartuli

Walk around Kumartuli, the traditional potters’ quarter where artisans craft beautiful clay idols, offering a unique insight into Kolkata’s cultural heritage.
Free, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Bhojohori Manna

Taste authentic and homely Bengali dishes like shorshe bata ilish (hilsa in mustard paste) in a casual setting, open till 3:30pm.
INR500, 1h

3:00pm

Relax at Prinsep Ghat

Enjoy the scenic views of the Hooghly River from Prinsep Ghat, a perfect spot for leisure walks and photography, open all day.
Free, 1h

5:00pm

Sunset at Howrah Bridge

Witness the iconic Howrah Bridge at sunset, a symbol of Kolkata's spirit and a breathtaking landmark.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Oh! Calcutta (Optional Popular Repeat)

If you want one last meal of extraordinary Bengali cuisine, Oh! Calcutta offers amazing delicacies to close your Kolkata trip, open till 10:30pm.
INR700, 1h30m
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