Kolkata Temples and Belur Math Yatra
A 3-day Kolkata temple yatra: Kalighat, Dakshineswar, Belur Math, Birla Mandir and the Parasnath Jain Temple
3 days, from Kolkata, from ₹7,599 per person
The Kolkata Temples and Belur Math Yatra is a three-day journey through the spiritual heart of Kolkata. It brings together Kalighat, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple where Sri Ramakrishna worshipped, Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission founded by Swami Vivekananda, and two quieter stops: the white marble Birla Mandir and the glittering Parasnath Jain Temple.
You stay two nights in Standard rooms in Kolkata, with breakfast included. Arrival is flexible, with the pickup at any time up to about 2 pm, so the first evening is not lost. Day 2 adds two of Kolkata's best-known sights after the morning temples: the Victoria Memorial in the afternoon and a sunset at Prinsep Ghat on the Hooghly. The Victoria Memorial is closed on Mondays.
Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and expect crowds at Kalighat and Dakshineswar, especially at weekends and on festival days. Priests may offer pujas, so agree on a price first or politely decline. Timings change, and we confirm them locally. The best months are October to March.
Spiritual significance
- Kalighat is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the best-known Kali temple of Kolkata.
- Dakshineswar is the temple of Sri Ramakrishna, on the east bank of the Hooghly.
- Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, with a temple that blends many traditions.
- The Parasnath Jain Temple adds a different faith, with its glass and mirror work.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kolkata
Pickup at the Kolkata airport or railway station at any time up to about 2 pm, hotel check-in and rest. In the evening, the Kalighat Kali Temple.
Day 2: Kolkata
Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, across the river, in the morning. After lunch, the Victoria Memorial and its gardens, and at sunset a visit to Prinsep Ghat on the Hooghly, with a view of the Howrah Bridge.
Day 3: Kolkata
After breakfast and check-out, the Birla Mandir and the Parasnath Jain Temple, then the drop at the airport or railway station at midday.
Inclusions
- Pickup at Kolkata airport or railway station on Day 1 (any time from 12 noon to 2 pm), and drop on Day 3
- 2 nights stay in Standard rooms in Kolkata
- Breakfast on Day 2 and Day 3
- Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing at the five temples listed in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Train and flight tickets: the price covers the land part only
- Lunches and dinners
- Special darshan tickets, puja fees, offerings, donations and museum or camera fees
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Medical expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions