Kolkata: 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour of Bengal’s Heart

Explore the rich culture, heritage, and cuisine of Kolkata in this 2-day overnight tour. Includes a detailed itinerary and top highlights of the City of Joy.
Day 1: Heritage & Riverfront
8:00 AM – Victoria Memorial
Explore this iconic marble monument and museum for about 1.5 hours.

10:00 AM – St. Paul’s Cathedral
Visit the neo-Gothic cathedral and admire its stained glass (30–40 minutes).

11:00 AM – Indian Museum
Discover India’s oldest museum with rich archaeological collections (1.5 hours).

1:00 PM – Lunch at Park Street
Dine at Peter Cat or Mocambo, famous for classic Kolkata dishes.

2:30 PM – Kumartuli
See artisans crafting clay idols in this unique potter’s quarter (45 minutes).

4:00 PM – Prinsep Ghat
Relax by the Hooghly River, enjoy sunset views or a boat ride (1 hour).

7:00 PM – Dinner at Oudh 1590 or 6 Ballygunge Place
Savor authentic Bengali or Awadhi cuisine.

Day 2: Spiritual & Cultural Kolkata
8:00 AM – Kalighat Temple
Visit this sacred Shakti Peetha and experience local spirituality (1 hour).

9:30 AM – Breakfast at Local Eatery
Try Kolkata street favorites like kachori-sabzi or rasgulla.

10:30 AM – Mother Teresa’s House
Learn about Mother Teresa’s life at her Missionaries of Charity HQ (45 minutes).

11:30 AM – South Park Street Cemetery
Explore this historic colonial cemetery (30 minutes).

12:30 PM – Lunch at Bohemian or The Bhoj Company
Enjoy traditional Bengali or fusion cuisine.

2:00 PM – College Street & Indian Coffee House
Browse books and enjoy coffee in Kolkata’s intellectual hub (1.5 hours).

4:00 PM – Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Tour Tagore’s ancestral home and museum (1 hour).

5:30 PM – Shopping at New Market or Gariahat
Pick up souvenirs, sarees, and sweets.

7:30 PM – Dinner & Bengali Sweets
End with local flavors and desserts like roshogolla or sandesh.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.