Kolkata: Day trip to Bishnupur terracotta temples & silk
ID: GYG450009-808204
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Bishnupur tour is a magical experience of terracotta temples of the 17th century. We will also meet the legendary Baluchari silk weavers who will demonstrate the intricate art of weaving silk sarees.
730 AM Departure from Kolkata
1015 AM- Bishnupur tour
We step back to the 17th century and enter the world of the Malla Kingdom and its Terracotta temples. We visit a slew of temples dedicated to Lord Krishna, the patron god of the Malla Kingdom. Our guide will tell you the story of how a tyrannical Malla King converted to Gaudiya Vaishnavism and how that provided the impetus for terracotta art to flourish in the 16th and 17th-century in Bishnupur.
Among other temples, we will also visit Rasmancha, the first temple constructed by the King Bir Hambir. It is a quaint pyramidal structure marked by huge, stepped masonry and a composite Chala type roof, designed as a stage.
We next head to visit weavers of the famous Baluchuri style silk sari. We will get to experience how the Saris are created on draw looms. It will be fascinating to see the intricate art of weaving ‘Ramayana’ scenes woven all over the saree border.
730PM- Drop back to hotel in Kolkata
Highlights
- Soak the magical experience of terracotta temples of the 17th century
- Explore pyramidal structured temples marked by stepped masonry at Rasmancha
- Meet legendary silk weavers who will demonstrate the intricate art of weaving
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
We will pick you from the hotel lobby
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
