City of Joy
June 28, 2019
Very nice city for 2-3 days of travelling, I have been there for my official work in month of October. that thime Durga Puja is also going on so I am the lucky one how witness the Durga Puja festival of Kolkata.
Capturing the City of Joy Full Day Kolkata Street Photography Tour
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration
8 Hours
Live tour guide
English
Overview
Capture Kolkata, the City of Joy, the city which rightfully the melting pot of different cultures in this full-day street photography tour which will take you to different markets, streets, and monuments of this city.
Highlights
- Capture the hustle through the flower market of Kolkata, one of the largest in the country.
- Visit the famous Palk Street along with other attractions like Suddar Street, the Vitoria Memorial, and College Street (World’s largest second-hand book street).
- Get a chance to capture the artisans who made the clay effigies of Durga for the famous Durga puja at Kumar Tully.
Description
Capture Kolkata, the “City of Joy”, its different colors and chaos in this amazing full-day tour of Kolkata which takes you through narrow lanes, unique markets, and streets. The tour is a perfect mix of Kolkata which is both fleeting with colonial architecture and the traditional marketplaces and streets.
The tour will start with your guide picking you up from your hotel and taking you to your first stop at the Flower market. Known as one of the largest in the country, this market will give you a glimpse of true Kolkata with local men and women vendors selling different varieties of flowers. Spend about an hour here with your guide as he guides your way through special spots in the market.
Next on the list the Sudder Street, famous for budget hotels a haven for backpackers, and a go-to place for flea shopping for both clothes and jewelry, Sudder street is hustling with food carts, traditional hand-pulled rickshaws, yellow taxis, and so many colors to make beautiful pictures for your camera.
Next up online, is College Street (the world’s largest second-hand book market) where you’ll find hundreds of shops in line selling every sort of book. After spending about 45 minutes here, take a lunch break with your guide at a local multi-cuisine restaurant (at your own expense) before you move to the next stop at Park Street. Laden with chic cafes, bars, and bakeries this street is the perfect blend of old and new Kolkata. After spending about 40 mins here, move ahead to your last stop at Victoria Memorial.
One of the most well-known places in Kolkata, this memorial is a visual treat. Whether it is for its elaborate European architecture or its 64-acre surrounding grounds and gardens, this century-year-old memorial is every photographer’s delight. Once you’re through, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel.
Inclusions
- A private, live English-speaking tour guide.
- Hotel/ Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transport throughout the trip in an air-conditioned chauffer driven car.
- All parking, tolls, driver allowances, fuel and taxes.
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Additional Hotel Meals & beverages.
- Entry ticket at Victoria Memorial.
Departure details
- We pick up all travelers
- Pick-up and drop-off service provided from all hotels located in Central Kolkata Region. For Hotels, outside of Central Kolkata, Hotel Pick & drop provided at additional cost.
Know before you go
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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$61.00
per person
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Capture Kolkata
the City of Joy
Full-day tour of Kolkata
Narrow lanes and unique markets
Colonial architecture and traditional marketplaces
Largest flower market in the country
Sudder Street for budget hotels and flea shopping
College Street
the world’s largest second-hand book market
Lunch at a local multi-cuisine restaurant
Park Street with chic cafes and bars
Victoria Memorial
a visual treat
Elaborate European architecture
64-acre surrounding grounds and gardens
Photographer’s delight in Kolkata
