Kolkata · India
For Kolkata, the stay decision should come before the itinerary. Compare Park Street for food/nightlife, Esplanade/New Market for central access, Ballygunge/South Kolkata for calmer stays, then build the plan around commute time, evening returns and the group’s tolerance for busy vs quiet areas.
Shortlist with your group and vote on what makes it into the plan.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
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%
Pick a base that matches your group's vibe.
Best for: first-time groups
✓ Park Street for food/nightlife
! Watch-out: May not suit every group style; verify commute time, late-night transport, parking and current stay inventory.
Best for: friends/couples
✓ Esplanade/New Market for central access
! Watch-out: May not suit every group style; verify commute time, late-night transport, parking and current stay inventory.
Best for: families or premium groups
✓ Ballygunge/South Kolkata for calmer stays
! Watch-out: May not suit every group style; verify commute time, late-night transport, parking and current stay inventory.
Best for: budget or logistics-focused groups
✓ Salt Lake/New Town for business
! Watch-out: May not suit every group style; verify commute time, late-night transport, parking and current stay inventory.
Share it with your group in one tap.
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.
Yes if the itinerary matches the group’s pace. The key is choosing the right stay zone and not forcing every person into every activity.
Avoid booking before agreeing on budget, making one person handle all payments, and planning too many distant stops in one day.
Use it to collect votes, assign owners, store bookings, build a shared budget and settle expenses without digging through chats.
Start a shared board for Kolkata — vote on dates, split costs and keep everyone on the same page.
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