Overview
'Explore West Bengal’ will gives you an opportunity to explore the popular tourist destinations along with the true culture and traditions of West Bengal. West Bengal is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse states of India. During the tour you will get the chance to explore the major attractions of Kolkata, the state, which is also known as the "cultural capital of India". Visit Shantiniketan, which is located at the distance of about 212 kilometres from Kolkata. It is a small town in the Birbhum district. It is renowned due to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, whose vision became what is now a University town that is Visva-Bharati University. Apart from this you will also get an opportunity to explore the amazing Sunderban. It is Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and a National Park in West Bengal. Located on Ganges Delta, and adjacent to the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. It is one of the largest reserves and home of the Bengal tiger which is covered by dense mangrove forests.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kolkata (By flight)
Upon arrival at Kolkata Airport, meet our representative, after welcome, proceed to the hotel. Check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel. Kolkata serves as a capital of West Bengal and is the third most populated metropolitan cities of India. Kolkata was the former capital of India during British era. Kolkata has always been famous for its artistic culture, traditions and literacy which has also made it a Cultural Capital of India. After freshen-up proceed for Kolkata sightseeing Tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular places such as Dakshineswar Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Kolkata
Day 02: Kolkata
After Breakfast, proceed for Kolkata sightseeing tour with our Tour Representative to see the other popular places such as Victoria Memorial, Belur Math, Dalhousie Square, Vidyasagar Setu, Princep Ghat, Shovabazar Rajbari, Howrah Bridge and Park Street. Being one of the metropolitan cities of India, you will experience different cultures here but majority of the population is Bengali. The old tall buildings located on Dalhousie Street or the royal architecture such as Victoria Memorial loudly speaks of the rich cultural heritage of the State of West Bengal. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Kolkata
Day 03: Kolkata – Shantiniketan - Kolkata (By Road-212 Kilometres)
After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Shantiniketan along with our Tour Representative. Shantiniketan is also called as Abode of Rabindranath Tagore and is a university town in West Bengal. Shantiniketan also offers many other significant cultural and heritage features. On arrival at Shantiniketan visit the popular places such as Shantiniketan, Visva Bharti University, Art Gallery and Museum. Shantiniketan is a perfect destination to spend wonderful holiday in tranquility and to closely see the Indian Culture. In the University campus, there are various sculptures, frescoes paintings and murals of Rabindranath, and others. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel in Kolkata and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Kolkata
Day 04: Kolkata – Sundarbans (By Road-100 Kilometres)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Sundarbans National Park with our Tour Representative. Sundarbans is located in West Bengal and shared the international borders with Bangladesh. This beautiful dense forest is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site and home to large number of Royal Bengal Tigers. Sundarbans is the place where land meets the ocean and is the biggest river basin formed by holy river Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna.
Upon your arrival at your Hotel, check-in and relax. In the evening you will be taken for a motor boat ride to the Sundarbans, during the tour you will visit the Sajnekhali watchtower, Sajnekhali museum and Mangrove Interpretation center. At dusk, return to your hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Sundarbans National Park
Day 05: Sundarbans National Park
Early morning proceed for a Safari Tour to Sundarbans. Unlike other forest reserves, the Safari tour at Sundarbans is different as it is done through a river cruise. Proceed to various watchtowers through an exhilarating boat cruise to go inside the dense forest while passing through the criss-cross of various rivers and visit the Dobanki Watchtower that offers a unique way to experience the wildlife through its half kilometer canopy walk along with other watchtowers such as Sudhanyakhali and Netidhopani. Later cruise through Matla which is a Sea Face, this is a point from where you can see Bay of Bengal. Lunch will be served on board. Post lunch visit the villages which are located around Sundarbans to interact with the local inhabitants to witness their lifestyle, culture and traditions. Sundarbans is also called as Amazon of India. At dusk, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Sundarbans
Day 06: Sundarbans – Kolkata (By Road-100 Kilometres)-Departure (By flight)
Check-out from the Hotel after your Breakfast and proceed to Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata, transfer to Kolkata Airport for your onward flight to your destination with memorable moments with you.