Kolkata: Durga Puja Walking Tour Like a Local

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.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.