Kolkata: Guided City Tour with Tram Ride and Snacks

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国家: India

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描述

Discover Kolkata's vibrant culture on a guided tour. Visit iconic sites, enjoy a tram ride, and savor local sweets.
Begin your tour with a visit to the flower market, where you'll see traders engaging in commerce with bulk quantities of flowers. Enjoy a photographer's delight as you witness a deluge of orange blooms.

Next, head to the Parashnath Jain Temple, a highly revered temple among Jain devotees. Your guide will provide a brief introduction to Jainism in India, giving you insight into the religious fabric of the country.

Continue to Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata. Discover the city’s renowned sculpting prowess, which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.

Then, visit College Street, a book lover's delight. This ~1.5 km long street in central Kolkata is India’s largest book market, lending it the endearing nickname Boi Para–”Book Town.”

Stop at the Indian Coffee House, a café that has attracted the city's intelligentsia for decades. Enjoy light snacks with tea or coffee in this iconic venue.

Next, take a short tram ride from College Street to Bowbazar, experiencing the iconic trams of Kolkata.

Indulge your sweet tooth with a stop at K.C. Das, home to the Rasgulla and Rasmalai. Try some of these sweet dishes and the very popular Bhim Chandra Nag sweet shop.

Pass by BBD Bagh, also known as Dalhousie Square, an administrative district with old-world charm. See grand, colonial-era landmarks including the Town Hall, the Writers’ Building, and iconic Eden Gardens, one of the world’s largest cricket grounds.

Visit the Victoria Memorial, a marble building dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, then Empress of India. Your guide will tell you the story behind its structure, architecture, and relevance.

Next, head to St. Paul’s Cathedral, the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. Discover the “Indo-Gothic” architectural style designed to meet the climatic conditions of India. Learn about the modern state of Christianity in India and the social and religious fabric of the country.

Finally, visit the Missionaries of Charity’s Mother House, a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence established by the Blessed Mother Teresa in 1950. Hear about various initiatives taken up by the Missionaries of Charity.

亮点

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and scents of the flower market
  • Discover the rich religious fabric of India at Parashnath Jain Temple
  • Explore Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ quarter known for its sculptures
  • Enjoy a tram ride from College Street to Bowbazar, a Kolkata tradition
  • Savor local sweets at K.C. Das and Bhim Chandra Nag sweet shops

导游语言

重要信息
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photography
Be prepared for a mix of indoor and outdoor activities
包括
  • Tea / Coffee at the Indian Coffee House
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Sweet Tasting at Bhim Chandra Nag, Sweet Shop
不包括
  • Personal expenses

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