India travel guide
What to see in Kolkata
The former capital of the British Raj: colonial palaces, the Howrah Bridge, flower markets and the city of Mother Teresa.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from October to May
Kolkata highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Victoria Memorial
White marble and gardens.
- Howrah Bridge
Over the Hooghly River.
- Mullick Ghat Flower Market
Beneath the bridge.
- Mother House
Where Mother Teresa is buried.
- Kumartuli
The neighbourhood of the clay-idol sculptors.
Day trips from Kolkata
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kolkata
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kolkata are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to September
Monsoon
From June to September it rains heavily, especially in Kerala, Goa and Mumbai; roads get cut off and trains run late.
What to do: If you travel then, Rajasthan gets less rain, and Ladakh is at its best.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the dhaba. The dishes you can’t miss are in the India guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kolkata
What to see in Kolkata?
Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Mullick Ghat Flower Market, Mother House and Kumartuli.
What to see in Kolkata in one day?
Don’t miss Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Mullick Ghat Flower Market, Mother House and Kumartuli. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kolkata?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kolkata are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).
What day trips can you take from Kolkata?
Kolkata with a guide and Kolkata on foot.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.