3 days in Kolkata (Calcutta) & Sundarbans National Park 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Sundarban Houseboat. Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take a tour by water with Sundarban Houseboat and then get curious at Science City. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Kumortuli, make a trip to College Street (Boi Para), then get a new perspective on nature at Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar), and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kolkata (Calcutta) trip itinerary maker .

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Kolkata (Calcutta). In September, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Sundarbans National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary.

For photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Sundarbans National Park trip planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Sundarbans National Park. September in Sundarbans National Park sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.