15 days in Kolkata (Calcutta) & Thailand 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar), explore the different monuments and memorials at South Park Street Cemetery, then examine the collection at Victoria Memorial Hall, and finally look for gifts at Story Bookshop.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Kolkata (Calcutta) holiday tool .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in January, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

You've now added Bangkok Food Tours to your itinerary. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chatuchak Weekend Market and Khao San Road. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wat Mahathat and Ayutthaya Ruins. The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of The Grand Palace, browse the different shops at MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center), relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun).

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Bangkok road trip app .

Traveling by flight from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Bangkok takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Bangkok, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in January, things will get a bit warmer in Bangkok: highs are around 36°C and lows about 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Ko Pha Ngan.

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

On the 15th (Tue), kick back and relax at Thong Nai Pan Noi, then enjoy the sand and surf at Hat Sadet Beach, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Khao Tham. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chao Mae Kuan Im Shrine, then stroll through Salad Beach, then kick back and relax at Haad Chao Phao Beach, and finally look for gifts at Pet Tawan Silver Jewelry.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Ko Pha Ngan tour planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Bangkok to Ko Pha Ngan takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Bangkok in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 30°C in Ko Pha Ngan. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Bophut.

Rocky cliffs and sandy bays draw visitors looking for a action along the coastal area in Bophut, where diving and snorkeling opportunitys abound.

On the 17th (Thu), look for gifts at Nicky Fashion, kick back and relax at Choeng Mon Beach, and then wander the streets of Fisherman’s Village.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bophut online driving holiday planner .

Bophut is very close to Ko Pha Ngan. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in January, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel to Ko Lanta.

Ko Lanta remains an ideal place for relaxing holidays off the west coast of mainland Thailand.

Visit Lanta Klong Nin Beach and Bamboo Beach (Had Mai Phai) for some beach relaxation. Do your shopping at The Boss Collection and Lanta Art. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Lanta Animal Welfare, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lanta Old Town, kick back and relax at Long Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Nui Beach (Haad Nui).

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Ko Lanta day trip site .

Traveling by combination of taxi, flight, car, and ferry from Bophut to Ko Lanta takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Bophut in January, expect little chillier with lows of 26°C in Ko Lanta. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Phuket Big Buddha and Phuket Trickeye Museum. We've included these beaches for you: Patong Beach and Bang Tao Beach. Step out of Patong to go to Rawai and see Yanui Beach, which is approximately 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Martin Fashion, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, kick back and relax at Kata Beach, and visit a coastal fixture at Promthep Cape Light House.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Patong day trip planning app .

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ko Lanta to Patong takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Patong can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.