16 days in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Kolkata (Calcutta) side-trips: The Strand (in Chandannagar) and Howrah (Second Hooghly Bridge & Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden). Next up on the itinerary: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar), make a trip to Mother House, and shop like a local with Park Street.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Kolkata (Calcutta) holiday builder .

In March, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel back home.