📍 Destination Overview
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is called the City of Joy. Once India's capital under the British Raj, it preserves rich colonial heritage symbolized by the Victoria Memorial. The center of India's cultural renaissance where Tagore worked, it carries Mother Teresa's legacy and hosts spectacular Durga Puja, making it the spiritual capital of Indian literature and art.
🏙️ Location
India · Kolkata
🗓️ Best Season
Nov-Mar
💰 Currency / Language
Indian Rupee (INR) / Hindi / English
🕐 Suggested Duration
2-3 days
🔌 Outlet / Voltage
Type C/D outlets · 230V · adapter needed
📶 Communication Note
Buy data SIM / eSIM on arrival (reference)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🌥️ Winter: Nov–Feb
Cool, dry winter suits the Victoria Memorial and city life.
🌥️ Spring: Mar
Mild early spring is pleasant for the city of joy.
January
❄️
26°/13°
Best
February
🌥️
29°/16°
Best
March
🌤️
34°/20°
Good
April
🌸
36°/24°
May
🌷
36°/25°
June
☀️
34°/26°
July
🌡️
32°/26°
August
☀️
32°/26°
September
🍂
32°/25°
October
🍁
32°/22°
November
🌥️
30°/18°
Best
December
🎄
26°/13°
Best
🎯 Kolkata Experiences
Durga Puja Festival
October citywide celebration.
Park Street Afternoon Tea
Colonial-style English tea.
College Street Book Hunting
World largest open-air used book market.
Flower Market at Dawn
Riverside flower market under Howrah Bridge.
Kolkata is warm year-round with hot summers; the best time to visit is Nov–Mar, with temperatures around 13–34°C. April is hottest (up to 36°C), so pack sun protection and drink plenty of water.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
✈️Varies by route
Flights
Fly into nearest airport
Varies by route
🚗Rental varies
Self-Drive
Best flexibility for exploring
Rental varies
🚕Local rates
Local Transport
Taxi or shared rides
Local rates
Recommended Stay Areas
🏙️ Park Street / Chowringhee (Top Pick)
Commercial hub, dining and nightlife
🏛️ Dalhousie Square / BBD Bagh
Colonial district
🌉 Howrah / Station Area
Transport hub, business hotels
💰 College Street
Student area, budget accommodation
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