2-day Kolkata itinerary

Planning a 2-day trip to Kolkata? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Victoria Memorial, Park Street, Indian Museum, Kolkata, Howrah Bridge and Belur Math, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

2 days Kolkata
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Victoria Memorial

A grand white-marble memorial to Queen Victoria, now a museum set in 64 acres of gardens.

Galleries: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, closed Mondays; Gardens: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily Nominal entry ticket for galleries; gardens have a separate small fee View on map
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Park Street

Kolkata's best-known dining and nightlife street, especially lively at Christmas.

Most restaurants open through the evening Free to walk View on map
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Indian Museum, Kolkata

India's oldest and largest museum, with archaeology, art and natural history galleries.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Mondays Nominal entry ticket View on map
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Howrah Bridge

A cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, built in 1874 without a single nut or bolt.

Open 24 hours Free (pedestrian access) View on map
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Belur Math

The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, blending Hindu, Islamic and Christian architecture.

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, then 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM (varies seasonally) Free View on map
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple

A riverside Kali temple built in 1847 by Rani Rashmoni, spread across 25 acres.

6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, then 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM (varies seasonally) Free View on map
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Kalighat Kali Temple

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the temple the city of Kolkata is believed to be named after.

5:00 AM - 2:00 PM, then 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM (approximate, varies) Free View on map

Trip overview

Duration2 days / 1 nights
DestinationKolkata, West Bengal
Best time to visitOctober to March is the best time to visit Kolkata , and within that, Durga Puja (late September or October) is the single most compelling time to come if you…

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