Itinerary
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Stop At: Malik Ghat Flower Market, Southeast end of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Guests will see a deluge of Orange, as traders engage in commerce of bulk quantities of flowers. A photographer's delight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parashnath Jain Temple, 11/A Heysham Road Near Elgin Road Forum Mall, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700020 India
Our guide will provide a brief introduction to Jainism in India. A highly revered temple amongst Jain devotees, this will give guests a brief idea of the religious fabric of India.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kumartuli, Hatkhola, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Kumortuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess, which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: College Street (Boi Para), Kolkata (Calcutta) India
A book lover's delight, College Street is a ~1.5 km long street in central Kolkata, Its name derives from the presence of many colleges (Presidency University,The Sanskrit College and University, to name a few). It is also India’s largest book market, lending it the endearing nickname Boi Para–”Book Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Indian Coffee House - Jadavpur, 5, Central Rd, Poddar Nagar, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032, India
The Indian Coffee House, a café that has attracted the city's intelligentsia for decades is an icon of the area. It's been a favourite of many of India's best minds. Our tour includes light snacks with tea/coffee here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: College Street (Boi Para), Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Tram Ride from College Street to Bowbazar
Any tour of Kolkata would be incomplete without experiencing the iconic trams of Kolkata, we take you for a short 10 minute tram ride from College Street to Bow Bazar
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: K.C. Das, Esplanade, Chandni Chawk, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013, India
Home to the Rasgulla and Rasmalai, Kolkata has a sweet-tooth as a city and the tour had to have a stop for tasting some of these sweet dishes and the very popular Bhim Chandra Nag sweet shop. Get ready to put on some calories and try out some amazing Indian desserts.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: BBD Bagh, south of Howrah Bridge also known as Lal Dighi, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India
Popularly known as Dalhousie Square, administrative district BBD Bagh has old-world charm. Grand, colonial-era landmarks include the Town Hall, the Writers’ Building, and iconic Eden Gardens, one of the world’s largest cricket grounds.
Stop At: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1 Queen's Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700071 India
Dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, Victoria Memorial is marble building which is now a museum and top tourist attraction in Kolkata. Our guide shall tell you the story behind its structure, architecture and relevance.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, 1A, Cathedral Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700071 India
It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The architectural design of the cathedral is "Indo-Gothic", a Gothic architectural style designed to meet the climatic conditions of India. Our guide will bring out the modern state of Christianity in India and further build on the social and religious fabric in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mother House, 54/A A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700016 India
The Missionaries of Charity’s Mother House is a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence for those who are searching for a more meaningful existence. It was established by the Blessed Mother Teresa in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind.
An emotional experience awaits you as our guide talks about various initiatives taken up by the Missionaries of Charity.
Duration: 30 minutes