Things to do in

Kolkata

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Greet your guide outside Esplanade metro station at 5:00pm and catch the train up to a district little visited by foreigners and known for its cuisine. When you disembark, you'll dive straight in with an exotic lasse found at a local street vendor before hopping into a tiny joint that's been whipping up some of the best mutton kosha curries in Kolkata for more than a century. As you eat, your guide will tell you stories of old Calcutta. Visit Kolkata's most celebrated local seafood restaurants where you'll try their signature prawns covered in chingri coconut cream sauce and a mouth-watering curried fish mousse steamed in a banana leaf. After leaving you'll clamber aboard one of the old richshaws, the only place where these wooden carts still exist in India and take a short tour of the area en route to the next foodie stop. Gorge on a prawn kabiraji at a legendary kitchen started by a Scot in the 19th Century. Kolkata might seem busy, but your guide will take you on a walk down through a peaceful district pointing out temples and local life along the way. As you meander the backstreets of old Kolkata, you'll try tasty tidbits from the city's most famous onion bhajis to zingy gram salads made from herbs and pulses. Next stop College Street. Here, piles of school book sellers are passed by university students on their way back from lectures. Drop into a local cafe to sample a famed coconut sherbet drink and then dive into Begali treats at a nearby sweet shop. The evening finishes in the faded grandeur of an old colonial coffee shop where students are busy debating, ceiling fans whirl overhead, and waiters serve coffees in traditional garb. This isn't just a foodie tour, it's a tour into the heart of Kolkata.

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Get a proper orientation of Kolkata and feel like a local with this unique tour that follows a story which is titled, 'A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places'. The locations selected are based on the tour storyline, and the guide plays the role of a narrator. Start your day in the center of the city, Esplanade and meet your guide outside Smaranika Tram Museum. Dive into the heart of this bustling city's life and observe a spectrum of activities amidst imperialistic mansions, modern skyscrapers and lush bold greenery. Next, step into the captivating era of Victorian Kolkata and learn about the birth of this vibrant metropolis in Dalhousie Square. See imperial neo-classical architecture, stroll through intricate grid patterns, and discover timeless tales from heritage landmarks. We stop at an energetic street food alley, a bustling hub of culinary delights. Indulge in a tea break surrounded by stalls serving up delicious and hygienic local fare. Here, you'll have the opportunity to sample the city's favorite dishes, each with its own unique story and flavor profile. Next, we embark on a local bus adventure, traversing the lively streets and cross the iconic Howrah Bridge to reach a ferry point along the ancient and holy river Ganga. Boarding the ferry, we embark on a journey through time itself, sailing along the sacred waters to reach the oldest part of the city. As the wind whispers tales of bygone eras, you'll find yourself transported to a realm where history comes alive. Discover Charming Old North Kolkata. Unveil the area's pre-megapolis essence, explore ancient occupations, old lifestyles, and spiritual threads. Visit a potter's colony named Kumortuli, a secret gym built for revolutionary fighters and an old aristocratic mansion. Our adventure continues with a classic cab ride in the iconic yellow taxi, whisking us away to the vibrant heart of revolution: College Street. Here, amidst the thrum of students and intellectuals, you'll feel the pulse of freedom echoing through the very streets. Immerse yourself in the spirit of liberation as we delve into the stories of the brilliant minds who ignited the flames of liberty in Kolkata. From the luminaries of the Bengal Renaissance to the fearless fighters who dared to dream of independence, every corner of College Street resonates with the legacy of those who shaped history. Our journey culminates at the legendary Indian Coffee House, the oldest cafe in India, where generations of thinkers and visionaries have gathered to share ideas and ideals. Here, amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the buzz of stimulating conversation, we reflect on the journey that has brought us to this moment in time. Join us as we raise a cup to the past, present, and future of Kolkata, a city where every street corner is steeped in history and possibility.

Paseo en barca por el río Ganges al amanecer Sin duda, uno de los momentos mágicos de Varanasi será dar un paseo en barca por el río Ganges al salir el sol. Tendremos que madrugar bastante pero el sueño se nos olvidará al contemplar los ghats a primera hora de la mañana, cuando la ciudad despierta y numerosos fieles hinduistas bajan al río para hacer los baños rituales. En los ghats veremos gente meditando y haciendo yoga en grupos o en solitario. Sin duda, la vista de Varanasi desde el río se quedará grabada en nuestros corazones. Visita a pie a la zona antigua de Varanasi Visitaremos desde un gimnasio tradicional o Akhara, que sigue prácticas de entrenamiento muy antiguas, hasta el mercado de vegetales de la ciudad vieja o tomaremos una taza de té masala mientras nos explican las aplicaciones de la aromaterapia y de los aceites esenciales. Pararemos en algunos templos importantes de la ciudad, como el Templo Dorado, el más importante para los hindúes, el templo Nepalí, con sus tallas que representan escenas del Kamasutra, el templo de Hanuman, el dios mono, y otros templos muy interesantes de Varanasi. También pasearemos por los dos ghats donde se producen las cremaciones de los hindúes fallecidos (ghat de Manikarnika y del Rajá Harishchandra) así como el ghat Kedar, el segundo más importante para tomar los baños rituales los peregrinos. También visitaremos alguno de los 270 talleres donde se confeccionan en telares manuales los famosos tejidos de seda de Varanasi, unos de los mejores de toda India, siguiendo los diseños mogoles. Y, cómo no, si os apetece tomar un delicioso lassi en taza de arcilla, pararemos en uno de los mejores sitios de la ciudad. 1. Lolark Kund. 2. Navegación Durga Mandir. 3. Mata Anandomayi Ashram. 4. Jain Templo 5. Kashi kamkotisher Templo 6. Shav Shiva Kali Mandir. 7. Tara Bari Mandir. 8. Purana Durga Bari. 9. Chousatti Mandir. 10. Nav Grah Mandir. 11. Centro de la ciudad. 12. Vishalakshi Mandir. 13. Dharm Kund. 14.Hanuman Mandir. 15. Casco antiguo de la ciudad. 16.Refresca el viejo hogar ayurvédico. 17. Mercado de flores 18. Lassi azul. 14. Mercado Local Paseo en barca por el río Ganges al amanecer Sin duda, uno de los momentos mágicos de Varanasi será dar un paseo en barca por el río Ganges al salir el sol. Tendremos que madrugar bastante pero el sueño se nos olvidará al contemplar los ghats a primera hora de la mañana, cuando la ciudad despierta y numerosos fieles hinduistas bajan al río para hacer los baños rituales. En los ghats veremos gente meditando y haciendo yoga en grupos o en solitario. Sin duda, la vista de Varanasi desde el río se quedará grabada en nuestros corazones.

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.

Embark on a journey to capture the essence of Kolkata as you explore on foot some of the most iconic and prominent landmarks of the city’s Colonial heritage. Choose from flexible options of a private tour or a shared tour to meet other travelers with optional hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour's first stop is the Writer's building, built in 1777. Once used for the lower bureaucracy of the East India Company, today this stunning Greco-Roman masterpiece is the seat of the West Bengal state government. It is a working office and hence will be seen from outside. Next, walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock, who in 1690 bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata and over time transformed the region into the capital of East India Company. At the site, learn about how in recent times, a High Court ruling has discredited him as the founder of the city. Continue to St John’s Church, a majestic stone building from 1787, which became the principal cathedral of the region in 1815. Marvel at a painting of the Last Supper on its walls. (On Sundays St John''s church will be closed and we will see St Paul's cathedral instead). Follow your guide to the Governor’s House, built for the Marquess of Wellesley who came to Kolkata as the Governor General of East India Company in 1798. Admire its Neoclassical style with distinct Baroque overtones as you learn about how the Crown gained rule over India during the Colonial era. It is a working office and hence will be seen from outside. Finally, visit the legendary Victoria Memorial, an architectural gem built from marble. Here you can really experience the essence of the Victorian era, set in the middle of the hustle and bustle of modern Kolkata. Note the Museum in Victoria Memorial will be closed on Fridays.

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Your custom tour of Kolkata begins at a suitable time for you where your English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel. Enjoy exploring Kolkata in the comfort of a private air conditioned private vehicle while your local guide gives you recommendations of sites to visit throughout the day. You can visit the famous Victoria Memorial, Flower Market, St. Paul Cathedral church, Dakshineshwar temple & more interesting places. Take a tour of the Prinsep Ghat to enjoy a delicious Indian cuisine. You also have the option to visit famous temples in Kolkata like the Kali Temple, Dakshineshwar temple & more. Peek into the life of great Indian Poet Rabindranath Tagore. The tour lasts for 8 hours. Please note that monument fees and any food purchased during the tour are not included in the tour price.