Beautiful Bengal
5 Nights / 6 Days
Kolkata ,Santiniketan & Bishnupur is the perfect combination of Bengali crafts, heritage, literature, architecture, history and folk culture.This is the only state, which have snowy mountains to long serene beaches, evergreen tropical forest to world famous mangrove. ‘Kolkata’ the Capital city of West Bengal, colourful people, delicious Bengali food & joyous festival made its “ City of Joy”.Majestic buildings, lush gardens and art galleries, cultural and literary glimmer, impresses everyone will entice with unique charm.A few hours journey from Kolkata, Santiniketan is top tourist attraction of famous cultural and heritage place of historical importance. “Vishwakabi” Rabindranath Tagore penned here many of his literary classics (namely Tagore songs, poems, novels) etc. The VisvaBharati campus exhibited by splendid frescoes, sculptures and paintings of Rabindranath, Nandalal Bose, Ramkinkar Baij , Binodbehari Mukhopadhyay and others. Santiniketan also famous for its fair & festivals. Some of those like Poush Mela ,Kenduli Joydev Mela ,Vasant utsav and the famous mystic Baul.
Bengali New year and Tagore birthday ceremony are celebrated in the month of Boisakh with great cultural fervour. Bishnupur’ an another famous town in Bankura district for its terracotta temples & also known for its traditional handloom . The town has glorious past that reflected in its rich architecture, music and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. The Bishnupur Museum displays manuscripts and ancient sculptures. its developed a unique architecture with brilliant terracotta work in Eastern India. The Temples like the Shyam Ray Temple, the twin shrines of Jorbangla and the Rasmancha are must visit. Apart from its architecture heritage, it’s also known for its traditional handcrafts ,Pottery and even jewelry by terracotta. As a leading tour company “Wildtrek Holidays” made this package of cultural and heritage trip with Kolkata, Santiniketan and Bishnupur. Through these holiday not only visit all the popular tourist attractions, also you will feel the joy of traveling.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Kolkata arrival
Meet & welcome On Arrival at Airport / Railway Station. Transfer towards assigned hotel, Check-In & freshen up. Rest Of the day free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Kolkata.
Day 2 : Kolkata - Shantiniketan (4 hrs)
Early morning post breakfast drive towards Shantiniketan. It was founded By Noble Laureate Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore In 1901. After 3 to 4 hrs drive Check into the hotel in Shantiniketan and take a rest. Late afternoon of the day free to explore local region by own. You may take a walk to local village market for shopping. Night stay at Shantiniketan.
Day 3 : Shantiniketan sightseeing - Bishnupur (4 hrs)
Post breakfast visit Kopai & Khoai river, Amar Kutir (Handicraft Center), Vishwabharaty University Campus,The complex at Uttarayan, Art Gallery & Kala Bhavan, Biswa Bharati museum, etc. After lunch transfer to Bishnupur. On reach check In to assigned hotel & rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight Stay At Bishnupur.
Day 4 : Bishnupur sightseeing - Kolkata (5 hrs)
After breakfast checked out from hotel & visit, Madan Mohan Temple,Ras Mancha,Radha Shyam Tample,Jore Bangla/Kesto Rai Temple,Shyam Rai tample,etc temples which made by unique Art Of Terracotta. Also you can find famous Sarnachuri & Baluchuri Sarees made by locals. Later drive towards Kolkata. Check In at hotel in Kolkata inn & evening free for leisure. Overnight Stay Kolkata.
Day 5 : Full day Kolkata city tour
After a delicious breakfast proceed for full day city tour. Visit Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Vivekananda Setu, Dakshineswar Temple, Eden garden Stadium,Indian museum,St. Pauls Cathedral place of worship, Victoria Memorial auditorium, Kalighat Temple, Birla Mandir, Indian Museum, Science City, Nicco park, Alipore Zoo, Eco park & Mother wax museum. At evening return back to hotel & Overnight Stay.
Day 6 : Depart Kolkata
After Breakfast, Checkout from the Hotel and transfer to Railway Station / Airport for Onwards Journey & say by to Kolkata..
- Destination Kolkata - Shantiniketan - Bishnupur - Kolkata
- Duration 5 Nights / 6 Days
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What´s Included
- Assistance on arrival
- 3/4 Star Accommodation
- Transportation
- Breakfast
- Airport Transfer
- Sightseeing
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Not Included
- Air fare / train fare
- Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Camera Charges / Jeep Safari / Camel ride / Elephant Ride Charges.
- Expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, liquor, Insurance etc.
- Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions.
- Any increase in Government taxes.
- Supplement will be applicable for Single occupancy.
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Terms & Condition
- You should carry an Identity Card (Voter Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport or any Govt. I. Card),Time of traveling; this is for verification when required.
- In case any of the sightseeing mentioned as above remains closed due to local reason, “ Wildtrek Holidays” representative will arrange for alternative sightseeing spot. All guests are requested to cooperate.
- Service vouchers for the tour will be forwarded in your respective email ids 06 days before the departure or guests can collect the same from our City Office, Kolkata.
- Alternate program will be made disruption of tour on account of natural calamities/ medical sickness while on tour and the cost to be borne by the tourist.
- The tourist will have to go by the periodical guidelines issued by the “Wildtrek Holidays” authorities on the tour, through announcements and should not intervene in their working.
- In case the selected hotel is unavailable for booking, an alternate arrangement will be offered to the customer in another hotel of a similar category.
- Certain hotels abroad may ask for a security deposit during check-in, which is refundable at check-out subject to the hotel’s policy.