Kolkata & Ganga Sagar Tour Package
Overview
Kolkata - How Calcutta got its name is however, a mystery. It may have been derived from kali kata, a reference to the art of producing limestone from burnt snail shells. Possibly the origin is khal kata, in view of its canals. Or, it could have been an anglicized version of kali kotha, meaning the abode of the goddess Kali, the presiding deity of the city. Calcutta's heritage has many facets: historical, social, cultural and intellectual. Under the British, the city flourished economically and socially. Before independence, the city led India's intellectual and nationalist movements. Art or philosophy, entertainment or science, it has been the birthplace of the country's leading lights for well over two centuries. The best time to visit is between October and January, when the weather is cool and charming. This is also the season of festivals, with the annual Durga Puja transforming the city with its vibrancy, light and color.
Tour Highlights: Explore Temples of Kolkata and heritage buildings of British Era
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kolkata
Upon arrival welcome to the Guests from Kolkata Airport/ Railway station. Meet & greet with our Company representative and you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Later visit Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Adyapeath Temple, Belur Math, Bhootnath Temple & Howrah Bridge etc. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Excursion to Ganga Sagar (120 km/4-5 hour’s time–one side)
After early breakfast, full day excursion to Ganga Sagar (Also known as Sagardwip located about 120 km south of Kolkata. It is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal where the Ganga drains into the sea which attracts millions of pilgrims every year specially during Makar Sankranti festival when people to take a dip and make a wish in the holy water and offer prayers in the temples). Start from Kolkata by Car and reach Harwood ferry Ghat from where take the ferry for Kachuberia. On arrival take the local cab for Ganga Sagar. It is considered to be of great religious significant & explore the Kapileshwar Muni Ashram (one of the Punya Tirtha among five Punya Dhams). Later return back to Kolkata in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: In Kolkata
After breakfast, visit Kalighat Temple, Lake Kalibari Temple, Birla Temple & Iskon Temple followed by Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Dalhousie Square, Rajender Setu & Mother Teresa House etc. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast, transfer the guests to Kolkata Airport/Railway station to board the flight/train for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain forever...
End of the Tour
Price Includes
- Accommodations on double room sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- 03 night’s stay at hotel in Kolkata.
- Boat cruise tickets to and from Ganga Sagar.
- Airport/hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for land travel.
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any International/ Domestic Air/Train fare.
- Departure taxes or VISA handling fee.
- Any Monument/activity/guide fee, extra meals & expenses.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, representatives, guides etc.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Applicable Government taxes (GST).
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
