Kolkata Tour by Metro Rail with Private Transfers
1Our chauffeur would pick you up from the hotel during morning hours at 07:30 am and you would be driven towards Esplanade Metro Station. Board the metro rail along with your tour guide, hopoff and on at Sovabazar, Girish Park, Park Street, Maidan and Kalighat Stations to visit the interesting places as below -Â
Kumartuli
Kumartuli, an old unique artisan village wherein shape is given to the divine. Come to this village to meet traditional artists who work to produce 40,000 idols in a year. This number includes the 3,500 images of Durga. The artists specialize in creating Durga idols which are exported to UK, USA, Canada and Germany.Â
Marble Palace
The Marble Palace of Kolkata is a breathtaking view located in the northern part of the city. Built in 1855, the Marble Palace is made of Italian marbles. It is a result of the efforts of Bengal’ s richest landlord Raja Rajendra Mallick Bahadur. The Palace presents art gallery that will take you back in time.Â
Tagore’s House
Celebrate the works of Rabindranath Tagore, a great Indian poet and philosopher. Tagore was known for his literary works that had great influence on the Indian society. The great poet was born and died in this home. It is based at the junction of the Chitpur Road and the Vivekananda Road. The house has served as headquarters of Rabindra Bharati University, a prestigious center for the study of the Indian Arts. Â A museum in memory of the famous Tagore family is a major attraction here.Â
Indian Museum
Come to this Indian Museum to enjoy the fossils, stones, Gandhara art, meteors and fossils of this ancient museums in Asia. The monument was founded in 1814. A 4,000 year old mummy is a great attraction for the tourists. There is also an urn that contains the Buddha’s ashes.Â
Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial is a beautiful monument made out of marble. It was built between 1906 to 1921. The memorial was created out of the inspiration of Lord Curzon. In 1901, he felt that there should be a monument for his lately departed Queen Empress. The museum and art gallery of Victoria Memorial presents paintings, manuscripts and other objects of historic value.Â
Kalighat Kali Temple
The Kalighat temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. It is a popular temple in Kolkata and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Tourists from various parts of the world visit the temple to take the blessings of Goddess Kali.Â
Later, back to Esplanade station by Metro Rail and the driver would drop you back at the hotel by a private car.Â
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop by Air conditioned private car
- English speaking local tour guide
- Metro Rail Fare
- Rickshaw ride for short journeys from stations
- Walking tour with guide
- Monument entrance charges
- Mineral water
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals or Beverages other than specified in program
- Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay
- An interesting ride on Kolkata’s Metro Rail.
- Explore the Marble Palace, Tagore’s house, Indian Museum, and Kalighat Kali Temple on this Metro City day tour.
- A local English speaking guide.
Important:Â
- This tour will not be conducted on Sunday, Monday, Thursday & state/national holidays.
- This tour is a fusion of metro ride, walk and some local transports.
- Because of the exhaustive nature of this tour, it is not recommended for aged people.
- Please do inform in advance if you have any sort of allergy.
- Camera fee is not included and the same will be on direct payment.
Cancellation Policy:
- 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
- 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
- 09-03 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
- Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.