Kolkata 2 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring the Heart of Kolkata

Morning:

  • Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Panjiri, one of the city’s popular North Indian restaurants. (Location: New Alipore, Southern Kolkata)
  • Visit the Victoria Memorial, a magnificent marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria. (Location: Kingsway, Central Kolkata)

Afternoon:

  • Head to the Howrah Bridge for a stunning view of the city skyline. Take a ferry ride from Dakshineswar Ghat to Babu Ghat to experience the Hooghly River. (Location: Howrah & Dakshineshwar)
  • Explore the colorful and vibrant markets of New Market or Gariahat Market. (Location: Central Kolkata)
  • Visit the unique Marble Palace, home to an impressive collection of art, antiques, and marble sculptures. (Location: Northern Kolkata)

Evening:

  • Witness the grandeur of Durga Puja Pandals (if you’re visiting during the Durga Puja festival). Otherwise, visit the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa. (Location: Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Central Kolkata)
  • Savor authentic Bengali cuisine at Bhojohori Manna. (Location: New Alipore, Southern Kolkata)

Night:

  • Stay at the Oberoi Grand Kolkata, offering luxurious accommodation and excellent service. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a budget option, consider The Corner Collection by Bunkbed Hostel. (Location: Central & Southern Kolkata respectively)

Things to Know:

  • Kolkata can get quite hot during the day, so carry water and sunscreen.
  • Rickshaws and taxis are widely available for local transportation. The Metro is also an efficient way to travel across the city.
  • Kolkata is known for its warm hospitality, and locals are usually eager to help tourists.

Day 2: Heritage and Culture of Kolkata

Morning:

  • Begin your day with a visit to Santa Maria Church, one of the oldest churches in India. (Location: Park Street)
  • Explore Chowringhee Road, lined with beautiful colonial buildings and famous eateries like Flury’s. (Location: Central Kolkata)

Afternoon:

  • Visit the St. Paul’s Cathedral and Calcutta High Court, two iconic architectural landmarks of the city. (Location: Dalhousie Square, Central Kolkata)
  • Step into the world of Rabindranath Tagore at Srabonie and Jorasanko Thakur Bari. (Location: Jorasanko & Southern Kolkata respectively)

Evening:

  • Take a stroll along the Beechwood Cemetery, one of the oldest European cemeteries in India. (Location: Southern Kolkata)
  • Enjoy a sumptuous Bengali thalis at Panch Phoran. (Location: New Alipore, Southern Kolkata)

Night:

  • Visit the Kumartuli, the potter’s quarter where Durga idols for the Durga Puja are made. It’s a fascinating sight even outside the festival season.
  • End your day with a visit to the Emperor Palace, one of the city’s best rooftop bars offering panoramic views of Kolkata. (Location: Southern Kolkata)