Kolkata (Calcutta) Trip Overview
This 4 days tour begin with colonial, historical and former capital of India dotted with British era monuments. Explore the Sundarbans (UNESCO world heritage site) world’s largest coastal mangrove forest by cruising in buffer zone . The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
Explore Kolkata (Calcutta) Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India
This 4 days tour begin with colonial, historical and former capital of India dotted with British era monuments. Explore the Sundarbans (UNESCO world heritage site) world’s largest coastal mangrove forest by cruising in buffer zone . The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
Pass By: Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata District, West Bengal
On arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel (hotel check in / out time is 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability).
Stop At: Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata District, West Bengal
Later city tour of Kolkata, visit Fort William built during the early years of the Bengal Presidency of British India, Extends over an area of 70.9 hectares on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly one of most enduring Raj-era edifices.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1 Queen’s Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Victoria Memorial the immaculate white memorial bounded by verdant greenery and broad roads is dedicated to Queen Victoria. Inside the memorial there is a museum where you can see the dresses of the queen as well as different kinds of weapons used during that era.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Netaji Bhawan, 38/2 Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Netaji Bhawan a building maintained as a memorial and research center to the life of the Indian nationalist “Netaji” Subhas Chandra Bose. The house, built by Bose’s father in 1909, is owned and managed by the Netaji Research Bureau and includes a museum, archives and library.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Howrah Bridge, Jagganath Ghat 1, Strand Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India
Howrah Bridge one of the most popular bridges of India also known as the gateway of Kolkata. Built on the river Hooghly it is one of the major Kolkata attractions and people from different part of the country come here especially to witness this amazingly structured bridge.
Stop At: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Near Bali Bridge P.O. :Alambazar, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700035 India
Dakshineswar Kali Temple one of the major pilgrimage center in the city that is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Located on the bank of River Hoogly, the temple compound maintains a large courtyard with rooms along the boundary walls, twelve shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, a bathing ghat on the river and a shrine dedicated to Rani Rashmoni.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata – Sunderban National Park (130km/ 3hr)
Pass By: Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans National Park, South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal
Breakfast at hotel drive to Sunderban National Park, the natural abode of the famous Royal Bengal Tigers and numerous crocodiles, snakes and deer. This forest with entwining rivers is one of the last strongholds of the wild world. Boat cruise in the park.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 3: Sunderban National Park
Stop At: Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Sundarbans National Park India
After breakfast, cruise with the vessel along the creeks and take a village tour. Meet the fishermen, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters and share their experiences of the Jungle. Next, visit the Sudhanyakhali watch tower, most of the Royal Bengal Tigers are sighted from this tower. Evening back to resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 4: Sunderban NP – Kolkata (Drive)
Pass By: Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata District, West Bengal
Breakfast at hotel motor boat transfer to Sonakhali/ Godhkhali jetty. From here drive to Kolkata, direct transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
