Belur Math

Discover the highlights of Kolkata on this private sightseeing tour with a local English-speaking guide. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned sedan or SUV (allotted depending on the number of passengers) and explore famous landmarks such as the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Kalighat. Get a complete insight into locals' lives by also visiting lesser-known areas, such as the flower market and Belur Math. Start at a time convenient for you with pickup from your hotel. Setting out early is recommended to avoid rush-hour traffic. First, make your way to the Mullick Ghat Flower Market and watch a mass of people at Asia's largest flower market. Then, admire the Victoria Memorial's galleries, statues, and gardens. Continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral, the first Anglican Church in the eastern world, whose unusual “Indo-Gothic” design has survived a series of massive earthquakes. Next, head to Princep Ghat to marvel at the views of the Vidyasagar Setu Bridge. From there, visit the fascinating Dakshineshwar Kali Temple on the banks of the River Hooghly, and learn about the significance of this deity to the Bengalis. After exploring the temple, board a ferry to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, which preaches the unity of all religions. Pay homage to Mother Teresa at the Missionaries of Charity's Mother House, where she lived for over two decades. Finally, capture images of the famous Howrah Bridge as a wonderful memory of your day in Kolkata. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Your tour will begin with a visit to the 200-year-old temple Kali, before changing our course to head onward to St John’s Church. This church was one of the first cathedral churches built by the British in Kolkata, and it's neoclassical architecture holds the grave of Job Charnock. You will then encounter the Magen David Synagogue, with interior walls containing memorial plaques dedicated to the well-known Jews of Calcutta. From here you will visit Nakhoda Masjid, the principal mosque of Kolkata. You will then view the Pareshnath Temple, complete with architectural brilliance and stained glass all over, before enjoying lunch. Following lunch, you will head for the Dakhineshwar temple and the Belur Math. These two temples are separated by the river Ganga and you will enjoy a great experience on the cool and calm ride over the Ganges. At the end of the tour, get dropped off back to the hotel.

Kolkata is a land of devotion. Kolkata is home to several exquisite religious sites of all faiths, including churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other pilgrimage destinations. One can take a spiritual trip to the city to explore the cultural heritage of Kolkata. Enjoy solace and serenity at the spiritual places in and around. Your road trip to Kolkata will surely be a journey to connect with your soul because of the spiritual places in this city and vicinity. It is always good to start at 8 am. Visit the city's one most important Kali temple with all other architectural beauties!!

Morning pick up from Kolkata City hotel. And drive to visit Mother Teresa House (Closed on Thursday) which is the organization was founded in 1950 with the sole purpose of providing selfless service to the underprivileged and the poor. It is the home of Mother Teresa and her sisters from February 1953 to the present. Then drive pass from Howrah Bridge. Which is the beautiful bridge connecting Kolkata and Howrah has become an icon of Bengal’s history, culture and tourism today. It is considered one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world. Then visits St. John's Church (Closed on Sunday) which is the oldest British-era building in the city. The church contains the tomb of Jab Charnock, the founder of the city. It is a stone and brick building with a beautiful wood and marble interior. You can see a large painting of the Last Supper on the wall. It is also significant because it contains the Round Table where the Calcutta Charter was signed. After visiting the St. John’s Chruch, enjoy lunch at good restaurant. After lunch visits Marble Palace (Closed on Monday and Thursday). The exquisitely designed Marble Palace. Set amidst lush green lawns and artistic sculptures, this building is a treasure trove of antiques, including Chinese porcelain and Ruben paintings. Then visits, Victoria Memorial (Closed on Mondays). The Victoria Memorial is a huge monument made of white marble located in the heart of the city, built between 1906 and 1921. It is a memorial dedicated to Queen Victoria. Later drop at your pick up location.