West Bengal

Kolkata, Sundarban, Bishnupur, Shantiniketan, Malda

 

 

Day 01           Kolkatta

Arrive Kolkatta airport

Transfer to hotel.

Rest of the ay at leisure

Overnight:  in Kolkatta

 

Day 02           Kolkatta – City tour

Breakfast at hotel

Later leave on tour to visit

Belur Math;  Dakshineshwar

PM – visit Victoria memorial  [closed on Monday & National Holiday] , Indian Museum [closed on Monday & National Holiday], Howrah Bridge over the river Hooglhly. Mother House [closed on Thursday].

Overnight:  in Kolkatta

 

Day 03           Kolkatta – Sunderban         visit national park

Breakfast at hotel

Later leave by road for Gotkhali  (95 kms – 2 hrs)

On reaching Gotkhali board the motor boat. 

After Briefing and interpretation by our local guide cum naturalist over Tea/Coffee/Welcome drink, cruise through Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani and Gumdi rivers to the Sudhanyakhali watch tower through creeks and canals. Experience the Island Cruise

Arrive at Bali Island and check in into Sunderban Jungle Camp.

Evening enjoy the infotainment by the local villagers.

Overnight:  in Sunderban

 

Day 04           Sunderban          visit national park

Breakfast at hotel

Sunderbans is a very famous wildlife sanctuary of our country. It is the habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger and owing to this fact; it is also referred to as Sunderbans tiger reserve. In the Calcutta Sunderbans national park, you can find the estuarine crocodile, wild boar and several varieties of birds and snakes. It is located on the south of Kolkata, India and stretches till Bangladesh. Also, Sunderbans is the largest delta of the world formed by the unification of three rivers-the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna.

Later full day game cruise to Netidhobani Watch Tower in the core area of the Tiger reserve.

Hot and freshly cooked lunch will be served on board.

Back to camp in the afternoon.

Evening Local Cultural show by the villagers (Dukhe Yatra-a spectacular one hour show including folk songs and dances. This is a unique traditional rural theatre which unfolds the interesting stories of the Tiger Lord, Forest Goddess, The honey collectors)

Overnight:  in Sunderban

 

Day 05           Sunderban – Kolkatta   

Breakfast at hotel

Later experience the villege walk and to be followed by adventure cruise by manually oared country boat and cruise to Dobanki to experience the Canopy Walk in the Tower,

Transfer back to the camp for lunch

Later leave for Kolkatta

Overnight:  in Kolkatta

 

Day 06           Kolkatta – Bishnupur          (150 kms – 4 hrs)

After breakfast,  leave for Bishnupur

On reaching Bishnupur transfer to hotel.

Later leave on tour - Bishnupur is very well known for its terracotta temples. Some of the temples you must visit in Bishnupur are the Shyam Ray Temple, the twin shrines of Jorbangla, the Radhey Shyam Temple, the Sarbamangala and Chinnamasta . The Rass Mancha, built like a step-pyramid, is Bishnupur’s most famous temple dedicated to Vishnu. Another attraction in Bishnupur is the embellished Dol Madol cannon, constructed in 1742 by Raja Gopal Singh to keep the Maratha troops at bay. Also visit the Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Centre in Bishnupur to see Malla dynasty relics.

Overnight:  in Bishnupur

 

Day 07           Bishnupur – Shantiniketan            (130 kms – 3 hrs)

After breakfast,  leave for Shantiniketan

En-route visit Joydev & Kenduli.

Proceed to Shantiniketan

On reaching check in to Hotel.

Santiniketan was founded by Noble Laureate - Shri Rabindra Nath Tagore in 1901. Later, visit Vishwa Bharati University, Museum & Kalabavan. Also visit Shantal tribal village to get experience of Musical performance & Shantal dance. You can also enjoy Dance performance & Baul songs (Bengal singer Balad) at the town of Baul. To view different architectural style, visit – A compound of 05 houses name Uttarayan.

Overnight:  in Shantiniketan

 

Day 08           Shantiniketan – Malda         (240 kms – 6 hrs)

After breakfast,  leave for Malda

On reaching Malda transfer to Hotel.

Malda is a town that is situated in the Malda district of the state of West Bengal. The town is also known as English Bazaar. The place was established as a municipality during the 19h century and there are a few historical places that can be seen in the town. The main historical site in the town of Malda is the Jama Majid that was built during the year 1566. The Nimsari Tower is also a popular place in Malda. The town is also famous for its numerous plantations and these are worth visiting, if you are travelling to the region.

Evening leave on tour of Malda

Overnight:  in Malda

 

Day 09           Malda – Kolkata (8 hrs) - airport

After breakfast,  leave for Kolkata

On reaching transfer to Airport

 

Tour Ends