Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Menoka Cinema, 5, Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, Ravindra Sarovar, Kolkata (Calcutta) India

Begin your journey with an orientation beside a beautiful lake in a modern South Kolkata locality. In this area we shall explore the life of Modern Kolkata or as we like to say, '21st Century Ms. South Kolkata'.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: BBD Bagh, south of Howrah Bridge also known as Lal Dighi, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India

We arrive at the business district of Kolkata. This is where we discover the 'Victorian Calcutta' to understand the British Advent and witness some of the best heritage masterpieces of the city . Stop at a famous food lane for a traditional Bengali breakfast or light snacks while observing the present office culture

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bara Bazar, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

We walk through the largest wholesale market of India. Kolkata is a trading city, this place is the best part to understand the depth of trading.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

We follow the fascinating trade tail from White Town to Grey Town in a tuk tuk passing by the oldest china town and synagogues and hearing tales from the past while observing the present day hustle

Stop At: College Street (Boi Para), Kolkata (Calcutta) India

We arrive at the college town aka the intellectual hub of Kolkata. Walk through the lanes of revolution where sparks of the freedom movement first ignited. This area also has a famous book market. You'll get any book that you can name. It is said that if you don't find a book here it probably doesn't exist. Also we stop by at the most famous café of Kolkata, 'The Indian coffee house'.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shobhabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

We arrive at the 'Black Town'. Explore 300 year old neighbourhoods, explore the famous pottery locality also known as 'Kumortuli', witness Bengali aristocracy and find various buildings lost in time and people simply living their lives. A special visit to a secret gym built by resistant fighters of the freedom era and a famous sculpture's studio.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: New Howrah Bridge Approach Rd, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India

We travel back to the present in a ferry which passes under the Howrah Bridge.

Stop At: Nandan West Bengal Film Centre, 1 1, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700020 India

We get off the ferry, catch the iconic yellow cab and take a ride to our ending point which goes through the posh localities of The 'White Town' which includes Victoria Memorial.

Duration: 30 minutes

• WiFi on board

• Snacks - Please carry Rs. 500 minimum for food and travel
• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Most travelers can participate
• If you have a request for pick up from any specific location please call on +91 9073480087
• For directions, call on +91 9073480087
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: Menoka Cinema Hall, Stadium, 5, Sarat Chatterjee Ave, near Rabindra Sarobar, Lake Range, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India
2: St. John's Church, 2/2, Council House St, opp. Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
Traveler pickup is offered

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1: Nandan (West Bengal Film Centre), Circus Ave, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
2: Howrah Station New Complex outside parking, H8JV+74R, Howrah Railway Station, Howrah, West Bengal 711101, India

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

5 to 6 hours