Kolkata 8 Hour Private City Tour Including Hotel Transfers
ID: GYG653119-1080899
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Kolkata's culture in 8 hours: Mother Teresa House, Jain Temple, Komortuli craftsmen, Dalhousie Square drive, Mullick Ghat Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul Cathedral Church, and more.
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.
Highlights
- Mother House: Begin your day with peace and history.
- Kumartuli: Witness artisans craft beautiful idols.
- Victoria Memorial Hall: Immerse in Kolkata's cultural heritage.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts approximately 7-8 hours, with the rest dedicated to transportation and lunch.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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
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.