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7N 8D Kolkata - South Bengal
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Warm Welcome by our Executive on arrival at Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Transfer to Hotel. After Check-In and freshen-up, your leisure time.
Kolkata is the city of Joy and combination of a rich 300 years old cultural heritage, vibrant modern life and cultures of different communities. Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata was the first headquarter of the East India Company and later served as the capital of British India until 1912.
| Overnight in Kolkata |
| Dinner |
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After breakfast, Check-Out and proceed to Bishnupur (200 km / 4 hr 45 min) - It is renowned as a "City of Temples" due to its numerous terracotta temples built by the Malla dynasty rulers. In 1998 the temples of Bishnupur were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site's Tentative list.
After arrival let's visit Bishnupur Local Sightseeing - Rashmancha, Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple, Jor-Bangla Temple, Mrinmoyee Temple, Radhashyam Temple, Lalji Temple, Pathar Darwaja/Fort, Madanmohan Temple, Lalbandh, Nandalal Temple, Kalachand Temple, Radha Gobinda Temple, Radhamadhav Temple, Chinnamasta Temple, Dalmadal Canon, Local Terracotta Market and Bishnupuri Silk Saree Shops.
| Overnight at Bishnupur |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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After breakfast, Check-Out and proceed to Shantiniketan (135 km / 3 hr 30 min) via Bikna Village (Famous for Dokra Handicraft). Shantiniketan is famous due to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, whose vision became what is now a university town - Visva-Bharati University. Santiniketan has been recognized by UNESCO as India's 41st World Heritage Site.
After arrival let's visit Uttaryan Complex (Houses of Tagore - Udayan, Shyamali, Konarak, Udichi, Punashchha & Bichitra Museum), Visva Bharati University Campus, Saturday’s & Sunday’s Haat (Handicrafts Fair), Amar Kutir, Prantik, Srijani Kankalitala (Sati Pith Temple), Siksha Bhavana, Vidya Bhavana, Sangeet Bhavana, Patha Bhavana, Nippon Bhavana, Sriniketan, Chhatimtala, Rabindra Bhavan, Kala Bhavana.
| Overnight at Shantiniketan |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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Early Morning enjoy the Folk Song (Baul), post breakfast, Check-Out and proceed to Purulia (200 km / 5 hr 30 min) - It is a land of natural beauty, red blooms of Palash and rich cultural heritage. The Chau dance is another inseparable part of the rituals and the festivities of Purulia. The use of beautiful masks and the exclusive style of dance, make-up and colourful costumes have made this dance popular all over the world.
After arrival, freshen-up and evening enjoy Chhau Dance (Purulia Chhau Dance is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list of dances).
| Overnight at Purulia |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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After breakfast, Check-Out and explore Charida Village (Popular for Chhau Mask) and proceed to Jhargram (195 KM / 5 hr 30 min) - Jhargram is beautiful for its green sal forests, rich cultural heritage and palaces. There is peaceful co-existence of Sabar, Lodha, Santal, Munda, Birhore like aboriginals. Their festivals, rite & rituals and colourful songs & dances are rare of the rarest of Bengal as well as India. So it's called the golden treasury of folk & tribal culture.
After arrival explore the Slate Curving Artist’s Studio ’Swapno Udaan’ and Junglemahal Craft Hub (Local Handicraft Product) and evening enjoy the Tribal Dance (Langrey/Dang) along with Campfire and Raibenshe Dance (Martial Folk Dance).
| Overnight at Jhargram |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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After breakfast, Check-Out and explore the Tribal Village & Lifestyle and proceed to Kolkata (215 km / 5 hr 30 min) via Naya Village (Patachitra, an ancient folk art of Bengal). After arrival visit Biswa Bangla Store (Handloom and Handicraft Products) and Check-In to Hotel.
| Overnight in Kolkata |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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After breakfast discover Kolkata’s colonial charm and vibrant culture. Visit Pareshnath Temple, Mallick Ghat Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumartuli, Jorasako Thakurbari, Marble Palace, Dalhousie, Victoria Memorial (Museum Closed on Monday and National Holidays), Princep Ghat (Sunset from the River Ganga and understand the significance of the mighty river in our life), Mother Teresa’s House (Optional) and The Kolkata Heritage Tram Ride - First Tram runs in Kolkata (Horse drawn) since 1873. Evening free for individual activity.
| Overnight in Kolkata |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
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Transfer to Kolkata Airport (CCU) to connect your flight for your desired destination and it’s time now to say goodbye - See You Again!
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| Breakfast Only |
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
- AC Accommodation (Twin / Double Sharing Basis)
- MAP - Breakfast and Dinner at Hotels
- Arrival, Departure Transfers and Sightseeing by AC Transportation (Ex-Kolkata)
- Assistance at Kolkata Airport on Arrival
- Tourist Guide/Facilitator (IITG/IITF)
- Driver allowance, Fuel, Parking, Entry Fee and Toll Taxes
- Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- International/Domestic Airfare & Railway Fare + Food, Camera/Video Camera Fee, Adventure Sports/Activities
- All Tips - Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- Personal expenses like Shopping, Laundry, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Food (if not included), Travel Insurance
- Additional Sightseeing / Extra Usage of Vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
- In case of any amendment in Government Taxes / Fuel Hike, we reserve the right to increase the tour price accordingly.
- Additional expenses such as Bad Weather, Flight/Train Cancellation, Road Closure/Land Slides, Political Disturbances, Medical Expenses (Illness, Hospitalization) and Emergency Rescue.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the "Inclusions" column
Visitor Information
Documents Required for Travel
- Best Season: OCT-MAR | Monsoon: JUN-SEP
- Check-In time & Check-Out time, as per Hotel Policy.
- Please carry a Universal Adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
- Please carry Binoculars (for wildlife and landscapes), Specific/Emergency Medicines and wear Sports Shoes/Snicker.
- If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a Small Umbrella or Poncho.
- You can carry Dry Snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
- Please follow the DOs and DON'Ts during your tour.
- Due to breakdown of the vehicle (till repairing / backup arrangement) or any other cause/unforeseen circumstances during the journey, the tour may be delayed or itinerary may be changed.
- Do report about offences/offenders and strange events to Forest/Police officials and assisting them.
Documents Required for Travel
- For NRI OR Foreign National Guests Passport and Valid Indian Visa / OCI Card / PIO Card is mandatory. Also please carry the same ID Card during the tour, which you have used at the time of Booking.
- Please carry 2 (Two) passport size photographs.
HOW TO REACH & Gallery
By Road6 Days Ex Kolkata
900 km - 23 hr
Nearest Rly. StationHowrah/Sealdah
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar - Howrah
Nearest AirportKolkata Airport (CCU)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Tour Map
Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge
Mullick Ghat Flower Market
Kumortuli
Jorasanko Thakurbari
Patachitra Painting
Rasmancha, Bishnupur
Bishnupur Terracotta
Baluchari Silk Sarees
Dokra Art (Metal Casting)
Santiniketan
Sonajhuri Haat, Santiniketan
Chhau Dance, Purulia
Slate Engraving Art, Jhargram
Tribal Dance, Jhargram
Experience Bengal
Durga Puja - Intangible Cultural Heritage
Bishnupur, Where Every Brick Tell a Story
Bishnupur - City of Temples
Experience Shantiniketan
Chhau and Bahurupi
Palash in Purulia
Jhargram - A Destination of Nature
Arts and Crafts of West Bengal
German Traveller Exploring Jhargram
Weather
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Reservation & Cancellation
- Kinldy visit Reservation & Cancellation Policy
Inbound Tour Packages - NRI/Foreign Nationals
East & North East India
East & North East India
Photo Gallery - NRI/Foreign Nationals
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