2 days private tour of kolkata city and Bishnupur by car

Experience Kolkata's cultural treasures over 2 days, visiting landmarks like Komortuli and Victoria Memorial. Day two offers tranquility with Terracotta temples and Baluchuri sarees.
Day 1: Full Day Kolkata City tour (Pick-up time: 8:30 AM)

Visit Mother House on A J C Bose Road in Kolkata to start your day. Take forty-five minutes to absorb the peace and history of this hallowed location. Proceed from there to the Heysham Road Parashnath Jain Temple, which is close to the Elgin Road Forum Mall. Spend forty minutes learning about the spirituality and elaborate architecture.

After that, travel to Kumartuli in Hatkhola, Kolkata, where artists create beautiful idols. Take an hour to see the master artisans at work. Along the way is the Writers' Building in BBD Bagh; stop and observe its majesty.

Continue to the Malik Ghat Flower Market, which is located near the Howrah Bridge's southeast end. For an hour, lose yourself in the vivid hues and aromas. After that, traverse the renowned Howrah Bridge and spend twenty minutes in awe of its engineering feat.

After that, spend thirty minutes seeing St. Paul's Cathedral on Cathedral Road in Kolkata. Take in the calm atmosphere and gothic architecture. Visit Victoria Memorial Hall on Queen's Way to end your day. Give yourself one hour and thirty minutes to peruse the sumptuous rooms and verdant gardens and become fully immersed in Kolkata's rich cultural heritage.

Day 2: Terracotta Temples and Baluchuri Weavers Same Day Tour (Pick-up time: 7:00 AM)

Embark on a historical journey that explores the 17th century Malla Kingdom & its magnificent Terracotta temples, and temples that are widely dedicated to the Hindu god, Krishna. What makes these temples unique is their structural design & pure reliance on clay & brick materials. Listen more about such past wonders from your guide.

Enter one of the prominent temples, Malleshwar temple which was built by Bir Singha in 1622. Next up, enter Rasmancha temple which is known for its exquisite Chala-type roof style as well as pyramidal structure. The guide will tell you tales about the tyrannical Malla King who later converted to Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

You’ll also hear the backstory of terracotta art in the region throughout the 1500s & 1600s. Bishnupur is famous for its aluchuri-style silk sarees. As the tour comes to its climax, you’ll be taken to local weavers where you can see their passion while crafting these sarees.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.