14 days in West Bengal Itinerary

Nestled on the banks of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is a booming metropolis, India's second largest city, and the country's cultural hub, known for being the birthplace of major artistic and literary movements.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kolkata (Calcutta): Belur Math (in Belur) and Vivekananda Setu (in Howrah). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Victoria Memorial Hall, explore the different monuments and memorials at South Park Street Cemetery, make a trip to Mother House, and learn more about the world around you at Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar).

For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Kolkata (Calcutta) online attractions planner.

Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Kolkata (Calcutta) is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Kolkata (Calcutta) can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Darjeeling.

The train, the tea, and the hills bring visitors to Darjeeling, one of India's most famous and well-preserved Raj-era hill stations.

Darjeeling is known for historic sites, zoos & aquariums, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, make a trip to Batasia Loop, relax in the rural setting at Happy Valley Tea Estate, and soothe aching muscles at Himalayan Yoga Bliss - Yoga Teacher Training India , Himalayas and Goa.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Darjeeling trip planning site.

You can fly from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Darjeeling in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in March: high temperatures in Darjeeling hover around 35°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.