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Short trips from Kolkata

Best getaways from Kolkata.

From Kolkata the eastern Himalaya, the Northeast and the Odisha coast are an overnight train or a short flight away.

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  1. 01

    West Bengal

    Darjeeling

    Tea gardens, a toy train and sunrise on Kanchenjunga.

    October to December has the clearest skies of the year: the best chance of seeing Kanchenjunga turn gold from Tiger Hill.

    Overnight train to NJP, then 3 hours by road Oct – Dec, Mar – May3 days · from ₹1,800/day
    See the 3-day plan
  2. 02

    Sikkim

    Gangtok

    A clean, friendly mountain capital with frozen lakes above it.

    October to December brings clear views of Kanchenjunga and the first snow around Tsomgo Lake.

    Flight to Bagdogra, then 4–5 hours by road Oct – Dec, Mar – May4 days · from ₹2,000/day
    See the 4-day plan
  3. 03

    Odisha

    Puri & Konark

    The Jagannath temple, the Sun Temple of Konark and Asia's largest lagoon.

    Winter is the season: the Konark Dance Festival is held in early December and migratory birds crowd Chilika from November to February.

    Overnight train Oct – Mar3 days · from ₹1,500/day
    See the 3-day plan
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    Meghalaya

    Meghalaya

    Living root bridges, waterfalls and a river so clear the boats seem to float on air.

    From November the Umngot river at Dawki turns glass-clear, and dry winter days are perfect for the root-bridge trek.

    Flight to Guwahati, then by road to Shillong Oct – Apr4 days · from ₹2,000/day
    See the 4-day plan
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    Assam

    Kaziranga

    Two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos live here.

    The park opens in November after the floods; winter grasslands are short enough to spot rhinos, elephants and buffalo easily.

    Flight to Jorhat or Guwahati Nov – Apr2 days · from ₹2,500/day
    See the 2-day plan
  6. 06

    Andaman & Nicobar

    Andaman Islands

    Powder-white beaches, glass-clear water and coral reefs, without a passport.

    November to April is dry, calm and sunny: the ferries run on time and diving visibility is at its best.

    About 2 hours by flight to Port Blair Nov – Apr5 days · from ₹3,500/day
    See the 5-day plan
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    Bhutan

    Bhutan

    Tiger's Nest, fortress monasteries and a kingdom that measures happiness.

    Clear autumn skies, harvest festivals (tshechus) and crisp days make October and November the best time to visit.

    Flight to Paro, or by road via Phuentsholing Oct – Nov, Mar – Apr6 days · from ₹4,000/day
    See the 6-day plan

Good questions

What are the best weekend getaways from Kolkata?

Darjeeling, Gangtok, Puri & Konark, Meghalaya, Kaziranga are the most popular short trips from Kolkata right now.

What is the cheapest trip from Kolkata?

Puri & Konark, from about ₹1,500 a day per person on a budget, plus travel (Overnight train).

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