Malik Ghat Flower Market

Early Morning: Flowers & The Great Steel Bridge. Start your day to witness a sensory explosion at Asia's largest flower market. Watch hundreds of vendors trading brilliant seas of orange and yellow marigold garlands right at the river’s edge.

Howrah Bridge

Walk up to get a striking, close-up vantage point of the massive cantilevers of the iconic Howrah Bridge.

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Visit the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Now a museum, this beautiful brick-red mansion offers an intimate glimpse into the Bengal Renaissance and Tagore's life, poetry, and art.

Head over to the artistic labyrinth of lanes in Kumartuli. Walk past open workshops to watch master craftsmen painstakingly shape beautiful, massive deities out of clay and straw entirely by hand.

Take a short cab ride to this privately owned, stunning 19th-century neoclassical mansion. Marvel at the elaborate marble floors, massive antique chandeliers, and a fascinating, eclectic collection of European paintings and sculptures. (CLOSED ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAY)

College Street (Boi Para)

Travel to College Street, the world’s largest second-hand book market. Browse miles of makeshift wooden stalls overflowing with rare classics and academic texts

Head upstairs into the legendary Indian Coffee House. Sit beneath the high ceilings and soak in the timeless atmosphere of Adda—the passionate, intellectual conversations of students and artists over traditional hot coffee and delicious Cutlets, Pakodas, Fish Fry or Vegetable Mughlai Parathas.

Mother House

Begin your relaxed journey at the Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity. Pay your respects at Mother Teresa’s quiet tomb and view her preserved living quarters in a serene, contemplative atmosphere.

South Park Street Cemetery

Head to this 18th-century cemetery. Stroll through the moss-covered, shaded pathways lined with grand Gothic and Indo-Saracenic tombs, offering a remarkably quiet oasis right in the heart of the city.

Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar)

Drive down to the oldest and largest museum in India. Take a leisurely walk through its grand galleries, marveling at the ancient Bharhut stupa railings, Egyptian mummies, and magnificent antique sculptures.

New Market

Walk over to the historic New Market area. For lunch, try iconic local Mughlai street snacks like a crispy, flaky Kathi Roll ( Nizam's is right nearby, where the roll was invented). Spend some time wandering through the sprawling bazaar, taking in the chaotic energy and old-world architecture.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Enjoy a slow-paced, nostalgic ride through the lush green Maidan toward the majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral, known for its stunning stained-glass windows.

Victoria Memorial Hall

Right next door is the spectacular white-marble Victoria Memorial. Walk through the beautifully manicured royal gardens and admire the British-era galleries.

Prinsep Ghat

Take a short ride to the Greek-style columns of Prinsep Ghat along the banks of the Hooghly River. Board a traditional wooden country boat for a private, relaxed sunset cruise. Drift along the water as the sun dips below the horizon right under the magnificent, illuminated span of the Vidyasagar Setu.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Drive north to the vibrant, 19th-century Dakshineswar Temple complex. Admire the striking nine-spired main shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini and the 12 matching individual temples of Lord Shiva lining the riverfront.

Belur Math

Instead of dealing with road traffic, walk down to the temple's launch ghat and board a local ferry boat ride across the Hooghly River directly to Belur Math. This breezy, scenic crossing offers sweeping panoramic views of the river. Disembark at Belur Math, the tranquil, green headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. Explore the magnificent main temple, whose architecture uniquely integrates Hindu, Christian, and Islamic motifs to celebrate universal religious harmony.

Jain Swetamber Dadajika Temple

Take a comfortable ride back toward the central district to visit this exquisite temple complex built in 1867. Spend a relaxed hour admiring the sparkling mirror mosaics, European-style stained glass, and beautifully manicured gardens adorned with fountains.

Enjoy a Tram ride during the tour. Calcutta tram is the oldest tram in Asia.

St. John's Church

Conclude your sightseeing at St. John's Church, one of the earliest public buildings built by the East India Company. Take a quiet stroll through the shaded grounds to see Job Charnock's historic mausoleum and Johann Zoffany's famous painting of The Last Supper inside.

Take a walk or Drive pass by the former British Colonial Town and see Lok Bhavan (Governor House), GPO, Writer's Building, Calcutta High Court and Town Hall.