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Heritage in Colonial Kolkata, Bishnupur and Soulful Mayapur

By Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,325 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the cultural soul of eastern India on this thoughtfully curated journey through Colonial Kolkata, temple-rich Bishnupur, and spiritually vibrant Mayapur. Discover Kolkata’s grand British-era architecture, historic landmarks, flower markets, and riverfront life along the Hooghly. Travel onward to Bishnupur, renowned for its exquisite terracotta temples and timeless Baluchari silk weaving traditions. Conclude your journey in Mayapur, the global centre of the ISKCON movement, where sacred temples, riverbank serenity, and devotional rhythms create a deeply peaceful atmosphere. This tour beautifully blends history, art, spirituality, and everyday local life, offering a harmonious and immersive cultural experience.

Activity location

  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
    • Airport Service Road
    • 700052, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
    • Airport Service Road
    • 700052, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Tour Price without Hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Please book hotels on your own
Private car with driver : + Private local guides + Entrance fees and activity charges as mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$2,324.82 x 1 AdultAU$2,324.82
Total
Price is AU$2,324.82
Price with 3-Star Hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Accommodation in 3-star hotels: + Private car with driver + Private local guides + Entrance fees and activity charges as mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$3,132.15 x 1 AdultAU$3,132.15
Total
Price is AU$3,132.15
Price with 4-Star Hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Accommodation in 4-star hotels: + Private car with driver + Private local guides + Entrance fees and activity charges as mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$3,259.32 x 1 AdultAU$3,259.32
Total
Price is AU$3,259.32
Price with 3&5-Star Hotels in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

3 & 5-star hotels: + Private car with driver + Private local guides + Entrance fees and activity charges as mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$3,895.18 x 1 AdultAU$3,895.18
Total
Price is AU$3,895.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable government taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local/accompamied guides for sightseeing/ complete tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Monument entrance fees as per the programme.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private AC vehicle with professional driver throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    4 nights’ accommodation as per selected package (excluded if booked without hotels).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Camera/video charges at monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals unless mentioned.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses like laundry, tips, drinks, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Kolkata.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Arrive at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, where you will be met by your private driver and assisted with a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel (standard check-in time: 14:00 hrs; early check-in subject to availability) and take time to relax after your journey.

Kolkata (Calcutta)

In the evening, enjoy leisure time at your own pace. You may opt for a gentle walk along the banks of the Hooghly River, visiting Princep Ghat, a beautifully restored colonial riverside promenade, or Millennium Park, offering peaceful river views and a pleasant atmosphere. Return to the hotel and unwind.

Day 2: Colonial & Historical Exploration of Kolkata

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Kolkata.

Writers' Building

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your full-day exploration of Kolkata’s colonial and historical heritage. Drive past the iconic Writers’ Building, once the administrative headquarters of British India, and the grand General Post Office, inspired by Roman architecture and overlooking the Hooghly River.

Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar)

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Indian Museum, the oldest and largest museum in India, housing rare collections of ancient sculptures, fossils, Mughal paintings, Buddhist relics, and an Egyptian mummy.

Victoria Memorial Hall

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to the majestic Victoria Memorial, a marble monument built in honour of Queen Victoria, surrounded by landscaped gardens and galleries showcasing colonial-era artefacts and paintings.

St. John's Church

  • 1h
Visit St. John’s Church, one of the earliest Anglican churches in the city, known for its classical architecture and historic tombs in the churchyard. Step inside St. Paul’s Cathedral, an impressive Indo-Gothic church famous for its stained-glass windows, murals, and peaceful interior.

Dalhousie Square

Explore Town Hall and Dalhousie Square (B.B.D. Bagh), surrounded by colonial-era buildings that reflect the grandeur of British Calcutta. Enjoy a drive past the iconic Howrah Bridge, witnessing one of the busiest and most famous landmarks of Kolkata spanning the Hooghly River.

Malik Ghat Flower Market

  • 30m
Visit the vibrant Mallick Ghat Flower Market, one of Asia’s largest flower markets, offering a colourful and authentic glimpse into local life.

Fort William

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Drive past Fort William, an active military installation (viewed from outside), marking the strategic importance of the city during colonial rule.

Day 3: Kolkata – Bishnupur (Approx. 140 km / 4 hrs)

  • 8 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Bishnupur.

Kolkata (Calcutta)

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drive from Kolkata to Bishnupur, a historic temple town known for its terracotta architecture and rich cultural traditions, passing through the scenic countryside of West Bengal.

Rasmancha

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, begin sightseeing with a visit to Rasmancha, built in 1600 AD by King Bir Hambir, distinguished by its pyramid-like structure and arched corridors once used for displaying idols during festivals.

Jor-mandir Group of Temples

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Jor Bangla Temple, designed in the traditional Bengali hut style, adorned with intricate terracotta panels depicting mythological scenes and daily life.

Radha Shyam Temple

  • 20m
Explore Shyam Rai Temple, famous for its five spires and elaborate terracotta artwork narrating episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Madan Mohan Temple

  • 20m
Visit the Madan Mohan Temple, built in the ek-ratna style, known for its beautifully detailed terracotta figurative panels.

Radha Shyam Temple

  • 30m
Walk through the Lalji Temple and Radha Shyam Temple, offering serene courtyards and remarkable craftsmanship from the 17th–18th centuries.

Bishnupur Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Bishnupur Museum, displaying manuscripts, temple fragments, musical instruments, and historical artefacts of the region.

Bishnupur

Experience local heritage craftsmanship with a visit to a Baluchari saree weaving workshop, where skilled artisans demonstrate this traditional textile art. Check in to your hotel and relax.

Day 4: Bishnupur – Mayapur (Approx. 200 km / 5.5 hrs)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Mayapur.

Mayapur

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drive through rural Bengal landscapes, villages, and farmlands en route to Mayapur, the international headquarters of the ISKCON movement and a major Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre. Arrive in Mayapur and check in to your hotel or guesthouse.

ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the magnificent ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir, the main temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its spiritual energy and architectural grandeur.

Srila Prabhupada Pushpa Samadhi Mandir

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir, a memorial dedicated to the founder of ISKCON, surrounded by landscaped gardens and informative exhibits.

Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, ISKCON

  • 1h
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Ganges riverbank, soaking in the serene atmosphere and panoramic views of the temple complex across the river. Attend the evening aarti, a deeply spiritual experience accompanied by devotional chanting and music with devotees from across the globe. Return to the hotel.

Day 5: Mayapur Sightseeing & Return to Kolkata (Approx. 130 km / 4 hrs)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Mayapur

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Visit the Goshala (cow sanctuary) within the ISKCON campus to learn about sustainable living practices and the spiritual significance of cow protection.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu mandir

Explore Yoga Peeth, the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the 15th-century saint and key figure of the Bhakti movement.

Mayapur

Visit the Samadhi of Bhaktivinoda Thakur and Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati, revered spiritual leaders of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Spend time absorbing the peaceful ambiance of the ashram gardens and temple surroundings.

Kolkata (Calcutta)

Drive back to Kolkata in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or directly to the airport for your onward journey.

Location

Activity location

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    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
    • Airport Service Road
    • 700052, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
    • Airport Service Road
    • 700052, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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