From cool winter mornings to dramatic monsoon skies, here is how to choose your moment.
Kolkata changes with the seasons, and so does the experience of staying beside the Ganga. Here is what to expect through the year.
November to February: cool, clear and festive
This is the most comfortable season. Days are mild, evenings are cool enough for a shawl on the lawn, and the river is at its calmest. It is the best window for weddings, long walks and outdoor dining.
March to June: warm and golden
Mornings and evenings by the water are lovely; afternoons are for the pool and the shade of the veranda.
July to September: green and dramatic
The monsoon brings towering clouds and a fast, brimming river. Rates are gentler, the garden is at its greenest and a rain-watching evening with hot tea is hard to beat. October brings the festive buzz of Durga Puja, so plan ahead.
