Introduction to Kolkata Trip
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is famous for its rich culture, literature, historical heritage and street food. The tram journey here is the identity of this city. When you visit Kolkata, do not forget to taste the local sweets like Chamcham, Sandesh and Mishti Dahi. Apart from this, there are many amazing sites here, which will make your trip memorable. If you have limited time to visit Kolkata, here’s how you can enjoy all the experiences.
Day 1: Exploring Kolkata
Start your first day with a visit to the Victoria Memorial and Marble Palace. The Victoria Memorial, which commemorates the British Raj, is a grand building that houses royal objects, an art gallery and beautiful gardens. At the same time, Marble Palace is considered to be the hidden treasure here, where you can see an amazing collection of antique sculptures and European art.
In the afternoon, enjoy the street food of Kolkata. Savor cutlets, Mughlai parathas, phuchkas, fish fry and rasgullas from College Street or Tirthi Bazaar. Afterwards, enjoy hot coffee at the coffee house.
In the evening, visit Howrah Bridge and Princep Ghat. Here you can stroll along the Hooghly River and take a boat ride to witness the amazing sunset. The night illumination of Howrah Bridge is very beautiful.
At night, savor traditional Bengali thali, including Bhapa Ilish, Shukto, Luchi and Mishti Doi.
Day 2: Visit to religious places and markets
Start the second day by visiting Kalighat Temple and Dakshineshwar Temple. Visit Maa Kali at Kalighat Temple and then visit Dakshineshwar Temple, which is associated with Vivekananda. You can also go to Belur Math by boat from here.
In the afternoon, visit the Botanical Garden and Kumhartoli Garden. Durga Puja idols are made in Kumhartoli, where you can meet the artists. Next, visit Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden and don’t miss the ancient banyan tree here.
In the evening go shopping in the New Market, where you can buy Bengal sarees, terracotta jewelery and rasgullas.
At night, visit China Town and enjoy Indo-Chinese food.
Travel planning: when and how to reach
Winter season is most suitable to visit Kolkata. You can come here between October to February. Don’t forget to bring light clothes when traveling in summer. Both flight and train options are available to come from Delhi to Kolkata. If your budget is good, travel by flight, otherwise it may take 20-23 hours to travel by train.
travel expenses
The price of flight ticket from Delhi to Kolkata can range from Rs 6000-7000. To travel on a budget, a sleeper coach train ticket is around Rs 600, while an AC coach ticket can range from Rs 2500-3000.
You can rent a scooty or a bike to roam around Kolkata. Scooty rent is Rs 500-800 per day. A hotel room can be found for Rs 1500-2000 per night. The total cost of a two-day trip for a person can be around Rs 6000 to Rs 9000.
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