Kolkata · India
Use this Kolkata budget template guide to move from broad planning to clear group decisions: base area, budget, daily pace, must-do experiences and what needs a vote inside CollabTrip.
Typical ranges per group. Prices are estimates — please check current rates before booking.
| Group | Days | Budget | Mid-range | Premium | Per person (mid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ₹8,800 | ₹14,800 | ₹28,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 4 | 2 | ₹17,600 | ₹29,600 | ₹56,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 6 | 2 | ₹26,400 | ₹44,400 | ₹84,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 2 | 3 | ₹13,200 | ₹22,200 | ₹42,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 4 | 3 | ₹26,400 | ₹44,400 | ₹84,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 6 | 3 | ₹39,600 | ₹66,600 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹11,100 |
| 2 | 5 | ₹22,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 4 | 5 | ₹44,000 | ₹74,000 | ₹1,40,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 6 | 5 | ₹66,000 | ₹1,11,000 | ₹2,10,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 2 | 7 | ₹30,800 | ₹51,800 | ₹98,000 | ₹25,900 |
| 4 | 7 | ₹61,600 | ₹1,03,600 | ₹1,96,000 | ₹25,900 |
| 6 | 7 | ₹92,400 | ₹1,55,400 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹25,900 |
Typical split: stay 34% | food 20% | local transport 14% | tickets/guides 18% | buffer 14%
Use this as a starting split. Tweak the categories that matter most for your group.
| Category | Share of budget | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 35–45% | Group rooms or apartments usually save the most |
| Local transport | 10–15% | Cabs, scooters or shared rides within Kolkata |
| Inter-city transport | 10–20% | Trains/flights/bus to and from the destination |
| Food & drinks | 15–20% | Mix of café, local food and one nicer dinner |
| Activities & entries | 10–15% | Tickets, guides, experiences and rentals |
| Buffer (unplanned) | 10% | Tips, last-minute changes, surprises |
Daily per-person planning bands: budget ₹1,800, mid-range ₹3,500, premium ₹7,000; .
October to February; Durga Puja season is spectacular but crowded and expensive
Park Street for food/nightlife; Esplanade/New Market for central access
Victoria Memorial and Park Street food scene
Durga Puja changes transport, hotel rates and crowd patterns dramatically.
Park Street is the easiest base for food and evening plans.
Copy the template into CollabTrip, add travellers, assign owners and replace seed costs with actual quotes.
Include dates, stay options, activity votes, shared payments, booking owners, checklist items and backup plans.
Yes. Update group size, room sharing assumptions and activity participation to make the budget realistic.
Start a shared board for Kolkata — vote on dates, split costs and keep everyone on the same page.
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