10-Day West Bengal Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day West Bengal tour itineraries

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• 10 Day India Itinerary, incl. Kolkata and Varanasi

  A ten-day immersion in West Bengal takes you to magnificent sites like Bandel's Hooghly Imambara, Kalna's 108 temples, and Murshidabad's Hazar Duari Palace. Rickshaw rides, market visits, and traditional craft demonstrations in Matiari offer authentic cultural encounters.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Kolkata

    Start in Kolkata where you'll find a mix of colonial architecture and Bengali culture. Visit Mother Teresa's House early at 8am to avoid crowds and then head to the Victoria Memorial. You'll enjoy a peaceful morning walk at the Maidan park watching locals exercise and play cricket. Visit the St. John's Church area before noon to avoid the intense afternoon heat.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Bandel and Kalna

    Travel upriver to see Bandel's Hooghly Imambara mosque. In Kalna you can explore the 108 Shiva temples by cycle rickshaw. Get an early start since the stone temples get hot quickly. Pack comfortable closed shoes for walking the narrow lanes between temples.

    
  • Day 5

    Matiari and Battle of Plassey Site

    See Matiari's copper craftsmen at work in their morning workshop sessions. Your afternoon cruise passes the historic Plassey battlefield. Keep your camera ready during golden hour for beautiful shots of riverside villages.

    
  • Day 6

    Murshidabad and Khushbagh

    Visit the enormous Hazarduari Palace with its 1000 doors. Bring water and sun protection since there's minimal shade. The Katra Masjid mosque offers great views but requires climbing steep steps. Start at Khushbagh garden in the morning before the heat sets in.

    
  • Day 7

    Mayapur

    Explore ISKCON's headquarters in Mayapur for insight into Hare Krishna culture. You'll need 2-3 hours for the main temple complex. Remember to dress appropriately with covered shoulders and knees.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Varanasi

    Start your day at 5:30am with a boat ride to see sunrise ceremonies along the ghats. Get a local guide to help navigate the old city's narrow alleys. Visit Sarnath in late afternoon when crowds thin out. For the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat arrive by 5:45pm for good viewing spots.

    

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• 9 Day Kolkata Itinerary, incl. Park Street and Victoria Memorial

  The nine-day tour of West Bengal's capital highlights iconic landmarks including Victoria Memorial, Fort William, and Belur Math. Your itinerary features daily cultural activities, two rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages, and culinary adventures through Park Street's famous restaurants.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Central Kolkata

    Visit Victoria Memorial before 9 AM to beat the crowds and heat. The marble building looks beautiful in morning light. Walk through the gardens but bring water since Kolkata's humidity can be tough. Visit Park Street around 4 PM when the colonial buildings look their best in the late afternoon sun.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Cultural Immersion

    Visit College Street's second-hand book market before noon when sellers set up their stalls. Stop at Coffee House nearby to cool off and soak in the historic atmosphere. Visit Mother House in the afternoon but remember it's closed Thursdays. Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees.

  • Days 5-6

    Religious Heritage

    Visit Belur Math early morning. The drive from central Kolkata takes 40-90 minutes depending on traffic. Get there by 6 AM to see the morning prayer ceremony. You can take photos in the gardens but not inside the temples.

  • Days 7-8

    Local Life

    Start your morning in Kumartuli, the potters' quarter. Download offline maps since mobile signals aren't reliable in the narrow lanes. Watch the sculptors work early in the day. Visit Eden Gardens area later but check the cricket schedule to avoid match day crowds.

  • Day 9

    Final Day

    Start at the Botanical Gardens before 10 AM to see the 250-year-old Banyan tree without the crowds. End your trip with dinner on Park Street. Book your restaurant ahead of time since they get busy, especially on weekends.

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• 10 Days in India, incl. Kolkata and Lower Ganges

  Ten days across 8 historic cities of West Bengal showcase Kolkata's colonial heritage at Victoria Memorial and Writer's Building. The route winds through Murshidabad's Hazarduari Palace, Kalna's terracotta temples, and Chandannagar's French colonial architecture.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Kolkata:

    Begin your journey in the vibrant 'City of Joy.' Book an evening arrival at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to skip Kolkata's heavy morning traffic. Spend your first full day on a heritage tram ride to see the city's colonial architecture. Visit Kumartuli (the potter's quarter) in the afternoon when you can watch the craftsmen at work. Remember to bring cash for the markets since most vendors don't take cards.

    
  • Day 3

    Kolkata Transition:

    Get up early at 6 AM to see the Mallick Ghat Flower Market, one of Asia's largest. Morning light offers the best photo opportunities of this colorful spectacle. Head to your river ship in the afternoon and stop at the Victoria Memorial. Pack light clothes that breathe well since Bengal gets very humid.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Bandel to Kalna:

    Travel upstream on the Hooghly River and visit the Hooghly Imambara. Take a rickshaw ride through Kalna's terracotta temple district. Visit the local market before lunch when the produce is fresh. You'll want good walking shoes since temple grounds can be uneven.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Matiari and Murshidabad:

    Start early in Matiari to watch the copper craftsmen at work. The afternoon cruise to Plassey shows off beautiful riverside scenes. Make sure to see Murshidabad's 1000-door Hazarduari Palace but bring water since tours last about 2 hours. Stop for high tea at Kathgola Palace to recharge.

    
  • Day 8

    Mayapur:

    Tour the large ISKCON temple complex. Women should bring scarves to cover their shoulders. Get there early for the best photos when sunlight hits the golden temple.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Chandannagar to Kolkata:

    Walk through Chandannagar's French colonial streets and along the riverside promenade. Visit the peaceful Sacred Heart Church. Back in Kolkata for your last night, schedule a late afternoon departure flight since morning traffic can add an hour to airport travel.

    

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