Heritage Sightseeing of Kolkata

Kolkata (Calcutta) - At 9:00 AM, the Host/Guide will meet you at your hotel or any preferred location in Kolkata. Begin your tour with a visit to Mother Teresa’s House to learn about her remarkable humanitarian efforts. Next, explore the South Park Street Cemetery, one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world. Visit the iconic Victoria Memorial, a stunning architectural masterpiece. Stroll through ‘White Town,’ the colonial city developed by the British East India Company. Stop by the famous Indian Coffee House and wander around “Boi-Para” (Colony of Books), the largest second-hand book market in the world and the largest book market in India. Enjoy a ride on the renowned Calcutta Tram during the tour. Visit the Black Hole Monument to learn about the history of the British Raj in India. Conclude the day with a visit to a vibrant Hindu Temple – the “Jain Temple.”

Mother House - Mother House (Closed on Thursday)

Howrah Bridge - Howrah Bridge

Malik Ghat Flower Market - India’s largest flower market

Kumartuli - Explore Kumartuli (potter’s town) and witness the crafting of clay God/Goddess idols.

Victoria Memorial Hall - Victoria Memorial (Museum closed on Monday)

South Park Street Cemetery - South Park Street Cemetery

Eden Gardens - One of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world.

Raj Bhavan - Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, located in Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Built in 1803, it was known as Government House before Indian independence.

Writers Building - Writer’s Building originally served as the principal administrative office for writers (junior clerks) of the British East India Company (EIC). Designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777, the Writers’ Building has undergone numerous extensions over the centuries. Since India’s independence in 1947, it housed the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal, cabinet ministers, and other senior officials until 4 October 2013, when a major restoration of the building was announced.

Maidan - The Maidan (open field), also known as the Brigade Parade Ground, spans 988 acres and is the largest urban park in Asia. It includes numerous playgrounds, such as the famous cricket venue Eden Gardens, several football stadiums, and the Kolkata Race Course. The Maidan is adorned with statues and architectural works, the most notable being the Victoria Memorial.

Fort William - Fort William is a fort in Hastings, Kolkata, built during the early years of the Bengal Presidency of British India. It sits on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River and is one of Kolkata’s most enduring Raj-era edifices. The fort was named after King William III. In front of the Fort is the Maidan, the largest park in the country. Today, it serves as the Headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.

Town Hall - Town Hall, built in 1807

Prinsep Ghat - Prinsep Ghat is a ghat built in 1841 during the British Raj, along the Kolkata bank of the Hooghly River in India.

Kolkata - Sunderbans - Kolkata

Kolkata (Calcutta) - At 07:00 AM, the Host/Guide will meet you at your hotel or any other preferred location in Kolkata. Head to Sunderbans by private A/C car (about 3 hours/100 Km), passing through the picturesque countryside of beautiful Bengal.

Gadkhali - Upon arrival at Godkhali port, you will board your boat and be served a welcome drink. Proceed to the Sunderban Tiger Reserve Forest, visiting Gosaba and its attractions like Hamilton’s Bungalow, Rabindranath Tagore House, Market, and more along the way.

Sundarbans National Park - Arrive at Sajnekhali and wait while the host arranges permits to visit the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve Forest. After obtaining the permits, visit the Mangrove Interpretation Centre and Watch Tower. Then, continue to Dobanki Watch Tower, Panchamukhani, Pirkhali, Nobanki, Gajikhali, Choragajikhali, Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, and more by boat. Lunch will be served on the boat. After the tour, at 5:00 PM, return to Kolkata by private car.

Full Day Kolkata Tour

Kolkata (Calcutta) - Explore some famous landmarks, markets, and stroll around the “City of Joy” on your last day in Kolkata. You can also do some shopping if you are interested.

New Market - Asia’s first supermarket, built in 1874 for British residents in Calcutta

Belur Math - Belur Math is a monastery serving as the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of the Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple - Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu navaratna temple located in Dakshineswar, near Kolkata. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.

Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar) - The Indian Museum in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, also referred to as the Imperial Museum at Calcutta in colonial-era texts, is the ninth oldest museum in the world and the oldest and largest museum in India. (Museum closed on Monday)

Esplanade Tram Depot - Enjoy a tram ride during the tour. The Calcutta tram is the oldest tram in Asia.

• Breakfast
• Lunch

• Gratuities
• Victoria Memorial museum entry fee
• Indian Museum entry fee