Kumartulli, Kolkata
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Kolkata Walk Tour – Walk The City Of Joy In Style!

Kolkata is a place known for its diversity whether we talk of religion or customs and on a walk tour one is surely going to experience every bit of this.

1. In the Footsteps of the Raj: Dalhousie Square: Situated in the heart of the city, this is a place that puts historical architecture of the city at full display.

Dalhousie Square, Kolkata
Dalhousie Square, Kolkata

Going through major revitalization and restoration, this is the place that is being taken care by the preservation groups of the city cutting down any chances of demolition. The first Parish church of the city called the St. John’s Church faces this square and adds to its royalty with its classic exteriors.
Duration – 02 hours 30 minutes

2. The Star still shines: Sovabazar: This is an element of the Kolkata walk tour that would take anyone by surprise with its interesting elements.

Sovabazar, Kolkata
Sovabazar, Kolkata

You will be able to view some of the highpoints of the city while walking around this crowd bustling area and also get to know about the local culture.

The walk will not end until you savor on the local Bengali cuisine at the Restaurant -Bhajahari Manna. Over here you can treat yourself with all that comes in your mind when you think of Bengali food, fish, sweets and other savory dishes.

Duration – 04 hours 30 minutes
Suggested to start at 0930 hours

3. Confluence of Cultures: Journey from Bow Barracks to Burrabazar: This is the journey that would put past and present of Kolkata in front of you.

Burrabazar, Kolkata
Burrabazar, Kolkata

Here you are going to get a chance to feed on that super famous Chinese breakfast at the Tiretta Bazar. You can go to the Christian Church which is the oldest surviving one and have a sumptuous Chinese lunch at the Chinese restaurant.
Duration – 04 hours 30 minutes
Suggested to start at 0930

4. Bringing the Goddess to Earth: Kumartulli: This is the place known for its artisans who have a magic in hands to create breath taking idols made from straw and clay. You will be taken around the place to see how these artisans create idols and buy the materials. You will be sipping coconut water all through the walk.
You will get a statue of Goddess Durga made up of Shola (typical Bengal material).

Duration – 03 hours

5. Park Street: Now that’s Entertainment: This is the place where the rich and famous lived during English rule.

Park Street, Kolkata
Park Street, Kolkata

Considered as the entertainment capital of the city, this place is known for its hotels, restaurants, churches, watering holes and colleges. You will be served typical continental lunch at the Flurys followed by the Darjeeling Tea.
Duration – 04 hours.

6. Greater Calcutta Cruise: The cruise would start at 8 in the morning from Belur Math and you will be provided breakfast on the board. You will be taken to the Botanical Gardens, Howrah Station, Rabindra and Vidyasagar Setu.

Belur Math, Kolkata
Belur Math, Kolkata

The tour cannot be started with a single guest onboard.
Duration – 04 hours 30 minutes
Suggested to start at 0800 hours

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