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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges is integral to the very identity of Bengal. It gives and sustains life for the millions that depend on it. From the wrestlers who exercise on its soft clay to the boatmen who ferry people across, from the flower sellers who need the water to keep their produce fresh to the boys who throw magnets and retrieve coin offerings from its bed. Join us in exploring this visual, aural and olfactory riot from the flower bazaar to the clay idol makers’ den, Kumartuli, from the Howrah Bridge to the cremation Ghats – it’s the buzz of life.
Water
Professional guide
Tax
Walk
Market visit
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kolkata downtown
Photography opportunity
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If you require pick up from the Airport, there will be additional charges.
Kumartuli, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India As the day unfolds, take a break to visit a historic building from the British Raj era, rich with architectural charm. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the history of this magnificent city as you proceed to Kumortuli, the potters' colony of Kolkata.
Here, you'll witness craftsmen creating hundreds of clay idols using age-old techniques, without any modern machinery. These intricate idols are molded into deities and used in temples for ceremonial rituals. Learn from your guide about the traditional significance of these clay creations.
After the tour, we will take you back to your hotel in Kolkata. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Group discount is available for group size of more than 2, 3, and 4.
Sush_2252
31 Dec 2019
The market places in Kolkata all the places in the residential areas. The flower shops are common and it is colorful during winter.The flowers are brought from neighboring places..
Sightsee611662
15 Jan 2019
Maniktala pricing is relatively ok and fresh , Bansdroni can visit for seasonal fruits and vegetables ( woodapples, chaalta - Dillenia fruit or Elephant apple for chutney ), fresh bok phool for frying with some good rice paste ......
Lake market is for flowers and fresh herbs , vegetables .....fish also but the prices are on the upward side
Gariahat is for fish , chicken, continental and really has to be checked for weighing scales ....
JaduBazar in Bhawanipur - fruits and groceries ....beans and household items
This tour in
West Bengal
is organized by
GeTS Holidays
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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