Is the Kolkata Metro easy to use for tourists?

Yes, Kolkata is home to India's first underground metro (Blue Line) and the newly inaugurated underwater metro under the Hooghly River (Green Line). It is air-conditioned, spotless, and the fastest way to travel from North to South Kolkata without traffic jams.

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3 Days in Kolkata: Howrah Bridge Dawn, Colonial Tram Rides, Victoria Memorial & Food Trail

Est. Budget

₹3,800 /person

Best Season

October to March (Pleasant winter sunshine, Durga Puja festivities, and book fairs)

Ideal For

culture, solo, couples, photography, foodies

Immerse in the literary, artistic, and culinary soul of the City of Joy. India's intellectual capital welcomes travelers with Asia's oldest operating vintage trams, the colossal cantilever engineering of Howrah Bridge, morning flower markets by the Hooghly River, marble imperial grandeur at Victoria Memorial, river ferries to Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and world-renowned Bengali culinary delights like crispy Kathi Rolls, Chelo Kebabs on Park Street, and melt-in-mouth Rosogollas.

Day-by-Day Schedule

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Breathe in morning marigold aromas under Howrah Bridge, ride vintage trams, and walk marble colonnades.

Dawn Photowalk at Mallik Ghat Flower Market & Howrah Bridge

06:30 AM - 09:00 AM5.0

🏛️ sightseeing• Mallik Ghat Flower Market

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Marble Grandeur at Victoria Memorial & Maidan Tram Ride

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM5.0

🏛️ sightseeing• Victoria Memorial

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Iconic Chelo Kebab Lunch at Peter Cat (Park Street)

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM5.0

🍽️ food• Peter Cat

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Park Street Heritage Walk & Flurys Afternoon Pastries

04:30 PM - 08:30 PM4.8

🏰 culture• Flurys & Park Street

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Drivers, Cabs & Guides in Kolkata

Cab & Taxi4.9

Kolkata Iconic Yellow Ambassador Cab & AC Taxi

Tapan Das (Calcutta Yellow Cabs)

₹1,800 / day (covers North Kolkata heritage & South Kolkata)

“Courteous Bengali driver; expert navigator through narrow North Kolkata galis.”

Call +91 98301 44556

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North Kolkata Heritage & Adda Walking Guide

Debanjan Sengupta (Calcutta Heritage Walks)

₹800 for 3-hour colonial architecture and Coffee House walking tour

“Passionate historian detailing 19th-century Bengal Renaissance and vintage mansions.”

Call +91 98310 99887

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkata

Kolkata is the only city in India with an operating tram network. Trams operate on select heritage routes such as Gariahat to Esplanade and around the Maidan. Tickets cost only ₹10 and are purchased directly from the conductor inside the wooden carriage.

3 Days in Kolkata: Howrah Bridge Dawn, Colonial Tram Rides, Victoria Memorial & Food Trail

Day-by-Day Schedule

Colonial Heart: Howrah Bridge, Mallik Ghat & Victoria Memorial

Dawn Photowalk at Mallik Ghat Flower Market & Howrah Bridge

Marble Grandeur at Victoria Memorial & Maidan Tram Ride

Iconic Chelo Kebab Lunch at Peter Cat (Park Street)

Park Street Heritage Walk & Flurys Afternoon Pastries

Sacred Hooghly: Dakshineswar Kali Temple & River Ferry to Belur Math

Intellectual Soul: College Street Book Market, Indian Coffee House & Kumartuli

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Drivers, Cabs & Guides in Kolkata

Kolkata Iconic Yellow Ambassador Cab & AC Taxi

North Kolkata Heritage & Adda Walking Guide

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkata