Charming Kolkata
✨ Key Highlights
- Iconic Landmarks & Heritage: Walk across Howrah Bridge, explore Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), and marvel at Victoria Memorial.
- Spiritual & Cultural Journeys: Visit Belur Math, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Pareshnath Jain Temple.
- Literary & Art Immersion: Tour Jorasanko Thakur Bari, explore College Street (Boi Para), and enjoy tea at the Indian Coffee House.
- Palatial Splendor & History: Discover rare antiques at Marble Palace and historic artifacts at the Indian Museum.
- Local Life & Humanitarian Spirit: Experience Mullick Ghat Flower Market and pay homage at Mother House.
Arrive in Kolkata. On arrival, you will be met with our assistance and transferred to your hotel. Complete check-in formalities and relax for the rest of the day.
After breakfast, proceed for an orientation tour covering: - Flower Market: Eastern India's largest flower market at Mullick Ghat. - Howrah Bridge: Iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River. - Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh): Colonial hub featuring the historic Writers' Building. - Victoria Memorial: Imposing white-marble monument inaugurated in 1921 (Closed Mondays). - St. Paul's Cathedral: Gothic-style cathedral built in 1847. - Mother House: Headquarters of Missionaries of Charity & Mother Teresa’s memorial (Closed Thursdays). - Indian Museum: Oldest multipurpose museum in Asia-Pacific (Closed Mondays). Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for sight-seeing: - Pareshnath Jain Temple: Beautiful temple complex decorated with glass mosaics and silver-painted statues. - Marble Palace: 19th-century palatial mansion filled with art and European sculptures. - Jorasanko Thakur Bari: Ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore (Closed Mondays). - College Street & Coffee House: World's largest secondhand book market, followed by a break at the legendary Coffee House. - Belur Math: Headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda. - Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Famous 19th-century riverside temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Evening return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Kolkata Airport for your onward journey. Tour Ends.