Kolkata
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A colonial-era tram system still rattling through streets that feel like a living history lesson, a Durga Puja festival each autumn that turns the entire city into one continuous art installation, and a sweet-shop culture that treats dessert as a genuine competitive sport.
The best time to visit Kolkata is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
Best time to go
Nov–Feb
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
CCU · Kolkata
Good for
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
sunshine and salt water
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May34°C94°F
Jun–Aug32°C90°F
Sep–Nov30°C87°F
Dec–Feb27°C80°F
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