Two days in Kolkata is just enough to fall in love with the City of Joy. From colonial charm and buzzing markets to soulful food and riverside sunsets, here’s how to pack the best of the city into 48 unforgettable hours.
Day 1 – Heritage, Markets & Mishti
Morning – Victoria Memorial & Maidan Walk
📍 Victoria Memorial Hall | ⏱️ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Start your trip with this marble beauty, surrounded by lush gardens. Snap postcard-worthy shots and stroll through the Maidan for a taste of morning Kolkata life.
Late Morning – College Street & Indian Coffee House
📍 College Street | ⏱️ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Book lovers will be in heaven here—browse the world’s largest second-hand book market, then head to Indian Coffee House for filter coffee and adda (lively chats).
Lunch – Oh! Calcutta or 6 Ballygunge Place
📍 Ballygunge | 💰 ₹800–₹1,200 per person
Feast on Bengali classics like kosha mangsho, shorshe ilish, and luchis.
Afternoon – New Market Shopping Spree
📍 Lindsay Street | ⏱️ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wander through this colonial-era market for silver jewellery, leather goods, and festive décor.
Evening – Hooghly River Sunset at Prinsep Ghat
📍 Prinsep Ghat | ⏱️ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Take a boat ride as the Vidyasagar Setu lights up—it’s pure magic.
Dinner – Park Street Nightlife
📍 Park Street | 💰 ₹1,000–₹2,000 per person
End the day with dinner at Peter Cat (chelo kebabs!) or Mocambo, then soak up the area’s buzzing nightlife.
Day 2 – Temples, Art & Adda
Morning – Dakshineswar Kali Temple & Belur Math
📍 Dakshineswar | ⏱️ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Visit these serene spiritual hubs on opposite banks of the Hooghly.
Late Morning – Kumartuli
📍 Kumartuli | ⏱️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Explore the potters’ lanes where Durga idols and shola art come to life—photographer’s paradise.
Lunch – Local Street Food
📍 Dacre Street or Vivekananda Park | 💰 ₹200–₹500
Try kathi rolls, phuchkas, and telebhaja for an authentic street-side feast.
Afternoon – South Kolkata Boutiques & Cafés
📍 Hindustan Park | ⏱️ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Shop at Byloom for contemporary Bengali weaves, then relax with coffee at Roastery or Sienna Café.
Evening – Rabindra Sadan or Nandan
📍 Nandan Complex | ⏱️ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Catch a film screening, art exhibit, or simply enjoy the cultural buzz.
Dinner – Bhojohori Manna or Arsalan
📍 Multiple Locations | 💰 ₹600–₹1,000 per person
End your Kolkata adventure with comfort food—either hearty Bengali thalis or aromatic Kolkata biryani.
In just 48 hours, you’ll taste, see, and feel the heartbeat of Kolkata. And with Mony, every coffee, kathi roll, and souvenir is just a quick scan away.