Excursion Overview
You will start your tour of the city, driving through the crowded areas of Chitpur Road in North Kolkata. This will give you an idea why the city was known as the “City of Palaces”. Afterwards stop at Kumarthuli, otherwise know as the potter’s quarter, where throughout the years potters work on making life size idols of various deities. Your path next leads you to College Street, the centre of many student movements, and the site of the University. College Street also boasts some of the finest second hand bookshops in the city. You will stop at the Coffee House, the local hangout for students, where discussions range from sports and politics to the current price of fish! Afterwards head to Jorasanko, where you will visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. You will also stop at the elaborately carved Jain temple where your fantastic guided tour will end.
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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