Kolkāta
Kolkāta5days
5
Days
40
Activities
1
Location
~14 km
Between stops
07:30
Earliest start

Kolkata Budget Explorer

A practical five-day itinerary through Kolkata designed for budget-conscious travellers, featuring central heritage sights, public transport rides, local markets, green spaces, and riverfront views.

  • 10Food stops
  • 9Sights
  • 5Parks
  • 4Markets & shops
  • 4Stays
  • 3Outdoors
  • solo
  • friends
  • couples
  • budget
  • heritage
  • culture

Day by day

Day 1

Central Heritage & Markets8 Activities

Explore North and Central Kolkata's architectural landmarks, book markets, and historical transport.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Terretti Morning Market

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat traditional Chinese-Indian breakfast dishes at this early morning street market.

  2. 09:1510:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit the Howrah Bridge

    09:15 – 10:30

    Walk across the iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River to observe morning commuter traffic.

    • entryUSD 100
  3. 10:4512:00
    Sightseeing

    Discover the Marble Palace

    10:45 – 12:00

    Tour the 19th-century palatial mansion filled with sculptures, paintings, and antique furniture.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:1513:15
    Food

    Lunch at Indian Coffee House

    12:15 – 13:15

    Have an affordable lunch of cutlets and coffee at this historic meeting place on College Street.

  5. 13:3015:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore College Street and Coffee House

    13:30 – 15:00

    Browse the endless second-hand bookstalls lining the sidewalks of College Street.

    • entryINR 300
  6. 15:1516:30
    Sightseeing

    Take a Tram Ride

    15:15 – 16:30

    Board one of Kolkata's historic electric trams for a slow ride through central neighbourhoods.

    • entryFree
  7. 16:4518:30
    Shopping

    Shop at New Market

    16:45 – 18:30

    Navigate the sprawling stalls of Sir Stuart Hogg Market selling clothes, bags, and spices.

  8. 19:0020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Nizam's

    19:00 – 20:30

    Order traditional kathi rolls at the restaurant that originally created them.

Day 2

Museums, Monuments & Riverfront8 Activities

Visit major colonial-era monuments, public museums, and spend late afternoon by the riverbank.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Flurys

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat baked goods and tea at this long-standing Park Street tearoom.

  2. 09:1511:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore the Indian Museum

    09:15 – 11:00

    View ancient artefacts, mummies, fossils, and art collections inside India's oldest museum.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:1512:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit the Victoria Memorial

    11:15 – 12:30

    Walk through the marble hall museum and surrounding landscaped gardens.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Peter Cat

    12:45 – 14:00

    Try the famous Chelo Kebab platter in a casual dining setting.

  5. 14:1515:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit St. Paul's Cathedral

    14:15 – 15:15

    Step inside this Gothic Revival cathedral to view its stained-glass windows and peaceful grounds.

    • entryINR 250
  6. 15:3017:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore Park Street

    15:30 – 17:00

    Stroll down Kolkata's commercial artery lined with shops, eateries, and historic buildings.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:3019:00
    Outdoor

    Evening at Princep Ghat

    17:30 – 19:00

    Relax along the Hooghly promenade under the illuminated Vidyasagar Setu bridge.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Kewpie's Kitchen

    19:30 – 21:00

    Eat a traditional Bengali thali served on banana leaves.

Day 3

Temples, Rivers & Botanical Gardens8 Activities

Head along the Hooghly River to visit temple complexes, take a boat trip, and walk through botanical grounds.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Balwant Singh Eating House

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have piping hot club kachoris and special chai for an energetic start.

  2. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    09:30 – 11:00

    Observe morning prayers and architecture at this famous 19th-century temple on the riverbank.

    • entryINR 500
  3. 11:1512:30
    Outdoor

    Boating in the Hooghly River

    11:15 – 12:30

    Take a local ferry or small boat ride across the river to enjoy views of the city skyline.

  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Bhojohori Manna

    12:45 – 14:00

    Sample home-style Bengali fish curry and rice at an affordable price.

  5. 14:3016:30
    Outdoor

    Walk in the Botanical Gardens

    14:30 – 16:30

    Explore the extensive grounds of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden and see the Great Banyan Tree.

  6. 16:4518:00
    Sightseeing

    Relax at a spa

    16:45 – 18:00

    Unwind with an affordable foot massage or wellness treatment after walking.

    • entryUSD 4000
  7. 18:1519:15
    Shopping

    Shop at New Market

    18:15 – 19:15

    Return to pick up handicrafts, brassware, and local souvenirs.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Arsalan

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine on Kolkata-style biryani cooked with potatoes and aromatic spices.

Day 4

Science Centre & New Town Parks8 Activities

Spend the day exploring modern science exhibits and vast urban green spaces in New Town.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Mocambo

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy breakfast items and toast at this classic establishment.

  2. 09:3011:15
    Sightseeing

    Explore Science City Kolkata

    09:30 – 11:15

    Walk through interactive physics exhibits and the outdoor science park.

    • entryINR 500
  3. 11:3012:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit the Science City

    11:30 – 12:30

    Check out the space odyssey hall and 3D theatre shows inside the main complex.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at 6 Ballygunge Place

    12:45 – 14:00

    Try authentic Bengali delicacies like daab chingri and kosha mangsho.

  5. 14:3016:15
    Outdoor

    Experience Eco Park

    14:30 – 16:15

    Visit the Seven Wonders replicas and walk around the central lake in New Town.

  6. 16:3018:00
    Outdoor

    Evening Stroll in New Town Eco Park

    16:30 – 18:00

    Walk through the themed botanical sections as sunset lights illuminate the park.

  7. 18:3019:30
    Sightseeing

    Explore Park Street

    18:30 – 19:30

    Head back central for evening street atmosphere and browsing local bookshops.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:4521:00
    Food

    Dinner at Kasturi Restaurant

    19:45 – 21:00

    Enjoy spicy Dhakai-style Bangladeshi cuisine at budget-friendly rates.

Day 5

Nature Day Trip & Farewell City Loop8 Activities

Take a day tour out to the Sundarbans mangrove region before returning for evening city sights.

  1. 07:3008:30
    Food

    Breakfast at Sharma Tea House

    07:30 – 08:30

    Grab quick hot kachoris and masala tea before embarking on the day trip.

  2. 08:4512:30
    Sightseeing

    Day trip to Sundarbans National Park

    08:45 – 12:30

    Travel down to the mangrove delta area for a boat cruise through the estuarine waterways.

    • entryUSD 5000
  3. 12:3013:30
    Food

    Lunch at Dawat Restaurant

    12:30 – 13:30

    Eat a hearty local meal during the excursion return.

  4. 14:3015:45
    Sightseeing

    Visit the Howrah Bridge

    14:30 – 15:45

    Revisit Howrah Bridge in the late afternoon for a different vantage point and photography.

    • entryUSD 100
  5. 16:0017:00
    Sightseeing

    Take a Tram Ride

    16:00 – 17:00

    Enjoy a final tram journey through northern Kolkata streetscapes.

    • entryFree
  6. 17:1518:30
    Outdoor

    Evening at Princep Ghat

    17:15 – 18:30

    Watch the sunset along the riverbanks with tea from local pushcart vendors.

  7. 18:4519:30
    Shopping

    Shop at New Market

    18:45 – 19:30

    Pick up final sweets and leather goods from the bustling arcade stalls.

  8. 19:4521:00
    Food

    Dinner at Aminia

    19:45 – 21:00

    Conclude the trip with classic Mughlai dishes and mutton pasanda.

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