Kolkata Pilgrimage Day Tour.
Morning – Kalighat Kali Temple
Timing: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Location: Kalighat, South Kolkata
What to Do
Early darshan at Kalighat, offer prayers, and walk around the temple complex.
Breakfast Nearby
Maharaja Tea Stall (Opp. Temple Gate): Great chai, toast, and kochuri-alur torkari.
Kalika Restaurant (Rashbehari Avenue): Decent seating, South Indian and Bengali breakfast options.
CCD inside Lake Mall (10 min walk): Air-conditioned, clean toilets, perfect for a relaxed start after darshan.
Washroom Options
Lake Mall (AC, clean restrooms) — 5–7 min walk from the temple.
Temple complex (basic) — okay for emergency use only.
Travel to Dakshineswar (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Distance: ~15 km
Time: 45–60 mins (via AJC Bose Rd → Shyambazar → BT Road)
Best to book an app cab (Ola/Uber) or hire a full-day car.
Mid-Morning – Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Timing: 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
What to Do
Darshan of Bhavatarini Kali, walk along the 12 Shiva temples and riverside ghats.
Spend time at Panchavati Garden (where Sri Ramakrishna meditated).
Food & Snacks Nearby
Rani Rashmoni Bhojanalay (Temple complex gate): Clean, simple vegetarian meals and tea.
Banik Mistanna Bhandar: Try fresh sweets like sandesh and mishti doi.
Domino’s (5 min walk, Dakshineswar Station Road): If you need air-conditioned comfort and washroom access.
Washroom Options
Temple public toilet (moderate, regularly cleaned).
Domino’s / Cafe Coffee Day outlet nearby — much cleaner and private.
Ferry Ride to Belur Math (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Board ferry from Dakshineswar Ghat to Belur Math Ghat — scenic, breezy, and inexpensive.
Fare: ₹10–₹20
Time: ~25 minutes
You’ll cross the Hooghly and see both temples from the water — beautiful contrast between Shakti and spiritual peace.
Afternoon – Belur Math
Timing: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
What to Do
Visit Ramakrishna Temple, Swami Vivekananda Temple, and Museum.
Sit quietly near the riverbank — it’s serene and shaded.
Lunch Nearby
Belur Math Canteen (inside complex): Vegetarian thali, very simple and hygienic.
Hotel Aheli Inn (5 mins walk outside gate): AC restaurant, good Bengali thali, clean washroom.
Biswa Bangla Gate outlet (Howrah side, if returning that way): Great tea, light food, and washroom access.
Washroom Options
Belur Math inside the complex (very clean).
Aheli Inn restaurant (for visitors).
Evening – Return or Relax
Option 1: Ferry or cab back to Esplanade / Park Street / South Kolkata.
Option 2: Stay for Evening Arati (5:30–6:00 PM) at Belur Math — deeply peaceful and recommended.
Evening Tea or Snacks
Parampara Tea Point (Belur Main Road): Good chai and samosa.
Flurys, Park Street (if returning south): Classic Kolkata ending for a spiritual day.
Day Summary
Segment Time Main Spot Food & Restroom Nearby
Kalighat 6–8 AM Kalighat Kali Temple Lake Mall (breakfast + toilet)
Drive 8–9 AM —
Dakshineswar 9:15–11:30 AM Dakshineswar Kali Temple Rani Rashmoni Bhojanalay / Domino’s
Ferry 11:30–12:00 PM River Cruise —
Belur Math 12–2:30 PM Ramakrishna Mission HQ Belur canteen / Aheli Inn
Return 3–6 PM Ferry or cab Tea at Belur or Park Street
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