Kolkata (Calcutta) Trip Overview
Delve into the rich culture of Kolkata, India s intellectual, literary and artistic hub, on this life-affirming 4-hour tour. With your in-the-know guide, explore the city s charming yet chaotic streets and cultural landmarks by foot and air-conditioned vehicle. Absorb the vivid colors and aromas of the flower market; see the mosaic-covered Jewel Box Temple, watch potters shaping clay gods, and more. As you explore, build a picture of how the city became known for its fierce intellectualism, and gain fascinating insight into its peoples’ insatiable creativity and zest for life.
• 4-hour Kolkata culture tour by foot and air-conditioned transport, with a local guide
• Discover first-hand why Kolkata is known as India s intellectual and cultural capital
• Enjoy the colors, scents and sounds of the bustling flower market
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India
Delve into the rich culture of Kolkata, India s intellectual, literary and artistic hub, on this life-affirming 4-hour tour. With your in-the-know guide, explore the city s charming yet chaotic streets and cultural landmarks by foot and air-conditioned vehicle. Absorb the vivid colors and aromas of the flower market; see the mosaic-covered Jewel Box Temple, watch potters shaping clay gods, and more. As you explore, build a picture of how the city became known for its fierce intellectualism, and gain fascinating insight into its peoples’ insatiable creativity and zest for life.
• 4-hour Kolkata culture tour by foot and air-conditioned transport, with a local guide
• Discover first-hand why Kolkata is known as India s intellectual and cultural capital
• Enjoy the colors, scents and sounds of the bustling flower market
Itinerary
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Stop At: Malik Ghat Flower Market, Southeast end of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Bustling outdoor market offering a wide selection of colorful flowers & garlands for sale.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pareshnath Jain Temple, Badridas Temple St Jiban Krishna Ghosh Rd, Tala, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700037 India
Calcutta Jain Temple (also called Parshwanath Temple) is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street and a major tourist attraction in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kumartuli, Hatkhola, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Kumortuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata, the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal. The city is famous as a sculpting hot-spot which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.
Duration: 1 hour
