Kolkata: Durga Puja Walking Tour Like a Local

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ID: GYG1098456-1686710
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Land: Indien

Dauer: 04:00 Stunden


Beschreibung

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kolkata during Durga Puja on a walking tour from a local POV. Visit 4 iconic temples, explore Kumartuli, and learn about the festival’s art and culture.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Durga Puja, India’s largest festival, on a 3-hour walking tour through the most fascinating and diverse temples (pandals) of Calcutta.

Learn to navigate the bustling crowds and make the most of the festivities. Discover the stories behind the art and what the artists have to say.

Explore the most celebrated areas of Old Calcutta, which have stood the test of time and remain local favourites. This tour is not an air-conditioned bubble with VIP access, but a genuine attempt to show how locals enjoy the festival through temple visits, food, friends, and rituals.

Talk about mythology, art, and history, and indulge in delicious street food. Visit Kumartuli, the village of sculptors where the clay idols of the goddess are made.

The host is a 5th Generation Local Bengali who's grown in the area of the tour and is passionate about sharing his lived experience of the festival growing up. He is the founder of Calcutta capsule walking tours , Calcutta's most celebrated walking tour company.

*Visit to 4 Iconic temples( pandals ) of old/ North Calcutta each different from the last in terms of art, style, historical and cultural significance.
*The Experience of celebrating India’s Biggest festival not like a tourist but like a local
*Stories of Mythology and Hinduism
*Kumartuli:Village of sculptors where they make the clay idols of the goddess.

Höhepunkte

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Kolkata during Durga Puja
  • Visit 4 temples installations in Old Kolkata and learn about their significance
  • Discover the art and culture of the festival with a local guide
  • Explore Kumartuli, the village of sculptors, and see clay idols being made
  • Experience the festival like a local, with stories of mythology and Hinduism

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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
This tour is a walking tour and involves manoeuvring through crowds.
Although completely safe the tour may be overwhelming for people not used to being in crowded areas
IM PREIS INBEGRIFFEN
  • Visit to 4 Iconic temples of old/ North Calcutta
  • Experience of celebrating India’s Biggest festival like a local
  • Stories of Mythology and Hinduism
  • Visit to Kumartuli: Village of sculptors where they make the clay idols of the goddess
  • Hosted by 5th Generation Bengali local in his own childhood neighbourhood
IM PREIS NICHT INBEGRIFFEN
  • Air conditioned transport

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