Arrive and festival briefing
Settle in and review crowd, transport and meeting-point arrangements.
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SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Festival: Kolkata Durga Puja
A six-day Kolkata festival route through artisan neighbourhoods, public pandals and city heritage.
AT A GLANCE
Places along the way
01Kolkata
THE JOURNEY
Day by day
Artisan neighbourhood
Visit a suitable public artisan area with a guide, respecting workshops and photography rules.
North Kolkata pandals
Follow a manageable selection of public pandals with rest and meal breaks.
City heritage
Use a quieter daytime route for museums or historic neighbourhoods.
South Kolkata celebrations
Explore a second festival area, adjusting the route for crowd levels and accessibility.
Depart
Allow extra travel time for traffic and the confirmed flight or train.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Trip details
Proposed inclusions
- Route planning and accommodation options
- Agreed local transfers and guided visits
- Cultural or festival visit coordination where available
- A written final itinerary before booking
Usually separate
- Flights, visa and insurance unless specified
- Tickets, workshops or special access not confirmed in writing
- Meals and personal expenses not listed in the proposal
Pandal access, crowd levels, dates and local traffic change each year; the itinerary is adjusted to the published festival calendar.