West Bengal
West Bengal
Sundarbans, Durga Puja and Darjeeling!
Best Season to visit:
October to mid April
Airports:
Kolkata, New Jalpaigudi
Languages spoken:
Begali, Santali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali
Main Festivals to Visit: Durga Puja, Kaali Puja, Basant Panchami, Bijaya Dashami, Bhai Phonta, Holi, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Jayanti, Rathyatra
Major Tourist Destinations:
Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sundarbans, Dooars, Mirik, Digha, Kalimpong, Shanti Niketan, Bishnupur, Cooch Bihar, Malda, Tarapith, Belur Math
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Day 02: Kolkata – Bishnupur via Jayrambati & Kamarpukur (170 kms / 4 hrs
Day 03: Bishnupur Sightseeing - Shantiniketan (120 kms / 3 hrs)
Day 04: Shantiniketan Sightseeing
Day 05: Shantiniketan - Kolkata (210 kms / 4 hrs)
Day 06: Kolkata City Tour
Day 07: Kolkata Hotel – Kolkata Airport / Rly. Station
Meet & Greet on arrival at Airport / Railway Station & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kolkata
Morning transfer to Bishnupur. En route visit Kamarpukur renowned the world over as the birthplace of the great Indian saint Sri Ramakrishna is frequented by lakhs of visitors from around the world every year. Now you will drive about 7 Km west of Kamarpukur is Jairambati, known to be the birthplace of Sarada Devi, wife of Sri Ramakrishna. Worshipped as the “Holy Mother”, Sarada Devi is better known as “Ma Sarada”. This village with its sacred traditions has now become a holy place of pilgrimage, particularly among followers of Sri Ramakrishna. It is the Matri Mandir in the center of Jairambati which draws a large number of visitors from around the world. Also known as Jairambati Math, the Matri Mandir is a beautiful temple built exactly on the place where the Holy Mother was born. Later drive to Bishnupur. On arrival check in at the hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Bishnupur.
After breakfast visit temples where you can find unique art of Terracotta covering Jore Bunglow Temple, Madanmohan Temple, Chhinnamasta Temple, Dalmadal Kaman & Rasmancha. You can visit the weaving center of famous Sarnachuri & Baluchuri Sarees. In the afternoon transfer to Shantiniketan. This place was founded in 1901 by Noble Laureate Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore visualized a perfect harmony of humanity with nature. Arrive & Check in at the hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Shantiniketan.
After breakfast visit, Visva - Bharati University Campus, the complex at "Uttarayan" (Udayan, Shyamali, Konarak, Udichi & Punaschha houses of Tagore), Art Gallery, Museum & Amar Kutir (Handicraft Center) near Kopai River. Afternoon visit Khoai Hat near Sonajhuri forest to experience the tribes and their life, art, song, and dance. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Shantiniketan.
Note: University and Uttarayan Complex remain closed on Wednesday (fullday) & Thursday (halfday)
In the morning after breakfast drive back to Kolkata. Check in to the hotel and rest.
After breakfast start for full day Kolkata city tour. Eden Garden Stadium*, Akashbani Bhavan*, High Court*, GPO*, Writers Building*, Howrah Bridge*, Belur Math, Vivekananda Setu*, Dakshineswar Temple, Jain Temple (optional), Town Hall (Kolkata Panaroma), St. Pauls Cathedral Church and Victoria Memorial Hall. We can arrange a River Cruise on Ganges (evening cruise with snacks or dinner) as per your choice (optional). Overnight stay at Kolkata. (*Drive Pass)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to the Airport / Railway Station for onwards journey.
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