Kolkata 2 Day Private Tour with Guide and Car
Begin your first day in Kolkata by exploring the vibrant BBD flower market and then go deeper into the city's past at St. John's Church and Victoria Memorial. After enjoying lunch at Park Street, travel via Dalhousie, a colonial-era town, and marvel at the engineering of the Howrah Bridge. At Birla Temple, end the day in peace. You go on a spiritual pilgrimage on Day 2 when you visit the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and the Kalighat Kali Temple. Visit College Street's literary hotspot and then spend time at Mother Teresa's home thinking back on her legacy. Take a last, reflective walk around South Park Street Cemetery to round out your journey.
Tour Duration: 2 Days
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Descriptions
Day 1:
Our first destination is the busy BBD Flower Market, where we are
greeted by vivid colors and fragrant blooms at precisely 8:30 AM Take
an hour to peruse the stalls and take in the vibrant ambiance We then
proceed to the famous Victoria Memorial, a work of architecture that
perfectly captures the opulence of the British Raj
We make our way to Park Street, the center of dining and entertainment in Kolkata, around midday Savor the local specialties while having a relaxing lunch at one of the many restaurants We spend an hour driving through Dalhousie, taking in the lively streets and architecture from the colonial era, after refueling The famous Howrah Bridge, an engineering masterpiece that spans the Hooghly River, is our next destination Take breathtaking pictures and ponder on its beauty for around forty-five minutes
We travel to the tranquil Birla Temple as the afternoon wears on, providing a break from the bustle of the city for a period of introspection After an hour of enjoying its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere, we complete our tour for the day around 4:30 PM
Day 2:
We start at 8:30 AM and head to the revered Kalighat Kali Temple, where worshippers come to honor the formidable goddess Kali Take an hour to fully experience this hallowed site's mystical atmosphere We then travel to the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, a revered site and a masterwork of Bengali architecture Give yourself around two hours to savor its subtleties and take in the atmosphere of adoration
Late in the morning, we reach College Street, known for its intellectual atmosphere and busy bookshops Spend as much time as you like perusing the literary gems and participating in thought-provoking conversations This should take about two hours We then went to the Mother Teresa House, a modest home where the Nobel winner lived and worked to help the underprivileged Take an hour to consider her humanitarian accomplishments and lasting legacy
Our last destination of the afternoon is the South Park Street Cemetery, a peaceful haven rich in colonial past After an hour or so of perusing the tombstones and absorbing the calm ambiance, our tour concludes at 4:30 PM, and you will have a greater appreciation for Kolkata's rich spiritual and cultural tradition
Inclusions
- English-speaking certified licensed guide
- Private vehicle on both days of the tour
- All taxes and surcharge
- Hotel Pick-up and drop off
Exclusions
- Entry fee (approx. 500 INR)
- Any meals in between the tour. (Available to purchase)
- Tips/Gratuities
Pickup & Meeting Point
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Additional Information
Not allowed
- Short skirts
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions