Kolkata in the Spirit of Durga Puja

Arrival & Salt Lake Puja Experience

Pick up from Kolkata Airport and transfer to the hotel.

After refreshment, begin your Durga Puja experience with an evening tour of the famous community pujas of Salt Lake. Experience dazzling illuminations and the festive atmosphere of Kolkata.

Overnight: Kolkata

Bonedi Bari & North Kolkata Puja

After breakfast, explore the heritage Bonedi Barir Pujas of North Kolkata through a specially curated route.

Break for lunch, followed by community Puja visits across North Kolkata. Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations and unique festive traditions.

Overnight: Kolkata

Kumari Puja, Central Kolkata & Dhunuchi Dance

After breakfast, witness the sacred Kumari Puja.

After lunch, continue with community Puja visits across Central Kolkata. In the evening, experience traditional Puja Arati and Dhunuchi Dance, bringing the spirit of Ashtami alive.

Overnight: Kolkata

Kalighat & South Kolkata Puja

After breakfast, visit the revered Kalighat Kali Temple.

After lunch, explore the community Pujas of South Kolkata. Discover the festive spirit while savouring authentic Bengali festive delicacies.

Overnight: Kolkata

Sindur Khela & Durga Visarjan

After breakfast, visit Mother House.

Enjoy lunch at Flotel or Dockyard Restaurant. Later, witness the traditional Sindur Khela at a Bonedi Bari.

Continue with a ferry or country boat ride and experience the grandeur of Durga Visarjan (Immersion Ceremony) on the River Ganga.

Overnight: Kolkata

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata Airport for your onward journey.

Tour ends with sweet memories of Kolkata’s Puja, heritage and traditions.

Arrival & Salt Lake Puja Experience

Pick up from Kolkata Airport and transfer to the hotel.

After refreshment, begin your Puja experience with an evening tour of the famous community pujas of Salt Lake. Enjoy the dazzling illuminations and festive atmosphere of the City of Joy.

Overnight: Kolkata

Journey to the Sundarbans

After an early breakfast, proceed towards the Sundarbans.

Reach Godhkhali and transfer by vessel to the resort. After check-in and lunch, visit Sunset Point and Bird’s Island.

Spend the evening amidst the serene beauty of the mangrove forests.

Overnight: Sundarbans

Sundarbans Cruise & Mangrove Wilderness

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day cruise through the waterways of the Sundarbans.

Visit Dobanki Watch Tower and Panchamukhani, followed by lunch at the resort.

In the evening, enjoy a cultural programme by local artists of Dayapur Island or a Sundarbans wildlife documentary, subject to availability.

Overnight: Sundarbans

Vessel Safari & Return to Kolkata

After breakfast, set out on an exciting vessel safari covering:

• Sajnekhali Watch Tower
• Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
• Pirkhali
• Gazikhali
• Nonagazikhali
• Chorakhali

Return to the resort before noon. After an early lunch, transfer by vessel to Godhkhali and drive back to Kolkata.

Overnight: Kolkata

Bonedi Bari & North Kolkata Puja

After breakfast, explore the heritage Bonedi Barir Pujas of North Kolkata through a specially curated route.

Break for lunch, followed by community Puja visits across North Kolkata. Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations and timeless traditions of Durga Puja.

Overnight: Kolkata

Sindur Khela & Durga Visarjan

After breakfast, visit Mother House.

Enjoy lunch at Flotel or Dockyard Restaurant. Post lunch, witness the traditional Sindur Khela at a Bonedi Bari.

Later, enjoy a ferry ride and experience the grandeur of Durga Visarjan (Immersion Ceremony) on the River Ganga.

Overnight: Kolkata

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata Airport for your onward journey.

Tour ends with sweet memories of Bengal’s Puja, heritage and wilderness.

Arrival & Salt Lake Puja Experience

Pick up from Kolkata Airport and transfer to the hotel.

After refreshment, begin your Puja experience with an evening tour of the famous community pujas of Salt Lake. Enjoy dazzling illuminations and the festive atmosphere of the City of Joy.

Overnight: Kolkata

Bonedi Bari, Kumartuli & Pandal Hopping

After breakfast, explore the heritage Bonedi Barir Pujas of North Kolkata.

Break for lunch, followed by a visit to Kumartuli, the traditional potters’ quarter of Kolkata.

Continue with community Puja visits and evening pandal hopping.

Overnight: Kolkata

Kolkata to Darjeeling

Early morning transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey to Bagdogra/NJP.

Upon arrival, proceed to Darjeeling and check in at the hotel.

Spend the evening at leisure exploring the charming Mall Road and Chowrasta.

Overnight: Darjeeling

Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Heritage

Begin early with an excursion to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga.

After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing covering:

• Lamahatta
• Batasia Loop
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Peace Pagoda

Spend the evening at Mall Road and enjoy dinner at Glenary’s or a similar heritage restaurant.

Overnight: Darjeeling

Toy Train, Mirik & Tea Gardens

After breakfast, enjoy the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train Joy Ride, subject to availability.

Later, proceed for an excursion to Mirik Lake and the picturesque tea gardens.

Explore the local market near the Indo-Nepal border before returning to Darjeeling.

Overnight: Darjeeling

Return to Kolkata & Durga Visarjan

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your flight to Kolkata.

Upon arrival, proceed to the banks of the River Ganga to witness the grandeur of Durga Visarjan.

Enjoy a country boat ride and conclude the evening with dinner at Flotel or Dockyard Restaurant.

Overnight: Kolkata

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata Airport for your onward journey.

Tour ends with sweet memories of Bengal and the Himalayas.