Kolkata is a city where history and culture walk hand in hand. One moment you’re strolling past grand colonial buildings, the next you’re biting into a kathi roll or listening to a Rabindra Sangeet performance. If it’s your first time here, this guide will help you soak up the City of Joy’s soul in just a few days.
Start with the Maidan & Victoria Memorial
📍 Central Kolkata | ⏱️ Morning
Begin your day with a walk through the Maidan’s open green fields before heading to the stunning marble Victoria Memorial. Its museum tells stories of the British Raj and Bengal’s role in India’s history.
Explore Dalhousie Square – The Colonial Core
📍 B.B.D. Bagh | ⏱️ Mid-Morning
This area is filled with colonial-era architecture like the Writers’ Building, General Post Office, and St. John’s Church. Perfect for history buffs and photo enthusiasts.
Lunch on Park Street
📍 Park Street | 💰 ₹800–₹1,500 per person
A hub of Kolkata’s culinary scene. Try chelo kebabs at Peter Cat, continental classics at Mocambo, or a hearty Bengali thali at Flurys’ neighbouring restaurants.
Afternoon at Indian Museum & College Street
📍 Chowringhee & College Street | ⏱️ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Indian Museum is India’s oldest and has everything from mummies to Mughal art. Follow it up with a trip to College Street for book shopping and coffee-fuelled adda at the legendary Indian Coffee House.
Evening on the Hooghly at Prinsep Ghat
📍 Prinsep Ghat | ⏱️ Sunset
Take a boat ride or simply watch the Vidyasagar Setu light up as the sun sets over the river.
Day Two – Temples, Markets & Local Flavours
Morning at Dakshineswar & Belur Math
📍 Across the Hooghly | ⏱️ Early Morning
Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple’s vibrant riverside ghats, then cross over to Belur Math for its serene, multi-faith architecture.
Late Morning at Kumartuli
📍 Near Sovabazar | ⏱️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wander the potters’ lanes where clay Durga idols take shape, especially magical before Durga Puja.
Lunch in Ballygunge
📍 Ballygunge | 💰 ₹600–₹1,200 per person
Head to 6 Ballygunge Place or Oh! Calcutta for classics like shorshe ilish, kosha mangsho, and luchis.
Afternoon Market Crawl – Gariahat & Dakshinapan
📍 South Kolkata | ⏱️ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pick up handwoven jamdanis, balucharis, silver jewellery, and handicrafts.
Evening Street Food Tour
📍 Vivekananda Park & New Market | 💰 ₹200–₹500
End your Kolkata adventure with phuchkas, kathi rolls, telebhaja, and mishti.
In Kolkata, every street hides a story and every meal is a memory. And with Mony, you can navigate cafés, markets, and boat rides without ever worrying about cash—just scan, pay, and keep exploring.