34 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.

Kolkata (Calcutta) is known for museums, historic sites, shopping, parks, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Victoria Memorial Hall, admire all the interesting features of Eden Gardens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and make a trip to College Street (Boi Para).

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New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta) is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from New Delhi in February, expect Kolkata (Calcutta) to be a bit warmer, temps between 34°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Hooghly.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Chandannagar Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nandadulal Temple, then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strand, then stroll through KMDA Park (Wonderland Park), and finally appreciate the history behind Susana Anna Maria Monument. On the 15th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Shrine Basilica Bandel, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hangseshwari Temple, then take a stroll through Bandel, and finally stroll the grounds of Chinsurah Dutch Cemetery.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Hooghly trip planner .

You can drive from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Hooghly in 2 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Hooghly can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Sundarbans National Park.

On the 16th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Sundarbans. Keep things going the next day: step off the mainland to explore Dublar Char Island.

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Explore your travel options from Hooghly to Sundarbans National Park with the Route module. In February, daily temperatures in Sundarbans National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Mandarmani.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): kick back and relax at Mandarmani Beach.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sundarbans National Park to Mandarmani. On the 18th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Bishnupur.

Get out of town with these interesting Bishnupur side-trips: Garbeta (Gangani & Grand Canyon).

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Drive from Mandarmani to Bishnupur in 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Santiniketan.

Santiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 160 km north of Kolkata . Take a break from Santiniketan with a short trip to Fullara Devi Shaktipeeth in Labpur, about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: admire all the interesting features of Visva Bharati University, take in the exciting artwork at Prakriti Bhavan, make a trip to Chhatimtala, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Khoai Mela.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Santiniketan trip planner.

Drive from Bishnupur to Santiniketan in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Murshidabad.

Murshidabad is a town in Murshidabad district of West Bengal state in India. Pack the 26th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Motijheel Park. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Hazarduari Palace Museum, steep yourself in history at Tomb of Alivardi Khan, pause for some photo ops at Khosh Bagh, and make a trip to House Of Jagath Seth.

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You can drive from Santiniketan to Murshidabad in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Singalila National Park.

A coveted trekking and camping destination in the far northwestern corner of West Bengal, Singalila National Park offers fabulous views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks for most of its route.

On the 1st (Fri), take in the awesome beauty at Sandakphu. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat): delve into the lush surroundings at Tonglu.

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Traveling by car from Murshidabad to Singalila National Park takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In March, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel to Kalimpong.

Set high upon a ridge above the Teesta River and deep within the Himalayas, the bustling bazaar town of Kalimpong draws a strong contingent of visitors with its nearby attractions, temperate climate, and mountain scenery.

Explore Kalimpong's surroundings by going to Tingling view point (in Mirik) and Kurseong (Sitong & Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Deolo Hill, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Durpin Dara Hill, admire the verdant scenery at Jaldhaka River Valley, and admire the landmark architecture of Crookety House.

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You can drive from Singalila National Park to Kalimpong in 5 hours. Traveling from Singalila National Park in March, expect Kalimpong to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) 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, museums, nature, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, gain insight at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mahakal Temple, and don't miss a visit to Batasia Loop.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Darjeeling visit planner .

You can drive from Kalimpong to Darjeeling in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in March, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.