Excursion Overview
Early morning you will be taken to witness an activity, which is quintessentially Kolkata, mud wrestling. Every day at sunrise the sport is performed to worship the rising sun; it has religious as well as health connotations. On the banks of the river you will see devotees praying to the river and the sun as well as taking a holy dip. Afterwards you will return to your hotel through the enormous wholesale flower market.
Later enjoy a heritage walk of Kolkata called the “Second City of the Empire”. Start from the Treasury Building in Dalhousie Square and continue to St. John’s Church, up to the Kolkata General Post Office (GPO), and around past the Collectorate Office and the Writer’s Building – the seat of the state government. From here you will continue down to the Old Court House Street where you will pass the Old Currency Building. Cross over to see the Postal Sorting Office as well as the Central Telegraph Office.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Active
- Culture
- History
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First time clients of Holiday Architects and what a memorable trip they planned and delivered for us. Lisa and Clare put together 5 weeks of criss-crossing Sri Lanka and Rajasthan in India, whilst their excellent partners on the ground made sure we had the best experience possible. What made it so special were the quirky places we stayed, the unique experiences scheduled just for us and above all the generosity of our drivers and the many guides willing to share their personal insights on local customs and culture. It goes without saying we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Holiday Architects if you are planning that special trip and thank you Lisa and Clare, we loved it all!
Debbie O'Shea,
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We recently booked a holiday to India; we were helped all the way by Clare, who put together a wonderful itinerary for us. Whilst in India, we were really well supported by the local team. Our driver was fabulous and really looked after us. India is a truly amazing country with so much rich history, culture, wildlife and scenery. Above this, the people we met were friendly, interesting and interested, and a joy to meet. Thank you for a truly memorable trip.
HA India client,
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