Dakshineswar Kali Temple Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Kolkata Custom Tour 2 Days: Flower Market, Mother House

• Kolkata Sightseeing With Tour Guide—Custom Hours, Itinerary

• Kolkata: Full-Day Spirituality & Temples Tour

• Temple and Spiritual Trail in Kolkata

• Kolkata 2-Day Private Tour With Guide and Car

There’s no cost to visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, although you might choose to leave some change in donation boxes, or buy some flowers, sweets, or other small offerings from local vendors to leave at the temple. Many guided tours of Kolkata visit the temple; expect to pay from US$75 for a full-day private tour focusing on Kolkata’s religious and spiritual buildings and other sites.

Yes, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is definitely worth visiting—it's one of Kolkata's most beautiful buildings and, unlike most of the buildings in central Kolkata, it's in a traditional Bengali architectural style rather than a British colonial style. You can visit independently but its location several miles north of central Kolkata means it's easier to take a guided tour with transportation included.

Per one customer who booked the Kolkata: Full-Day Spirituality & Temples Tour, "Excellent spiritual and temple tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable of the temples we visited, including the only synagogue in Kolkata. Highly recommend."

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is located in the northern part of Kolkata, on the eastern side of the Hooghly River. Buses connect the temple with the center of town, or you can take a ferry all the way from Howrah to the temple. Tours often include transportation by taxi.

The best time of day to visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple is early in the morning, when there are fewer crowds and less chance of stifling heat. Note that the temple may close for a few hours at lunchtime, so it's wise to avoid arriving in the middle of the day.

Sort of. While you won’t be required to wear Indian attire inside the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, you will be expected to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees and to avoid tight-fitting outfits or tops with plunging necklines. You'll also need to take your shoes off before entering the temple.

No, you cannot take photos or videos inside Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Photography is prohibited in the temple interiors—if you don’t follow this rule you risk potentially getting kicked out. You can, however, take photos of the temple’s grounds and exteriors.

No, Dakshineswar Kali Temple is not accessible to wheelchairs, as you have to climb stairs to enter. However, the grounds are suitable for wheelchairs, where the temple’s exterior can be seen.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Kolkata:

• Eden Gardens

• Victoria Memorial Hall

• Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity

• Howrah Bridge

• St. Paul's Cathedral

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Kolkata.