Festivals of Calcutta walking Tour : Durga Puja/ Diwali Kali Puja
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Come experience all the beauty and art there is to India’s Largest Festival Durga Pujo, in an exciting 3 hour walking tour covering the most fascinating and Diverse Temples(Pandals) of Calcutta. Indulge in interpreting the art and what the artist has to say. A photographers Paradise , Calcutta during Durga Puja offers unbelievable shots of Indian art, religion, rituals, Devotion , decoration and lighting. This Tour is a walk through the most celebrated and famous areas of Old Calcutta that have stood the test of time they are local favorites among thousand of others. This tour is not an Air conditioned bubble with VIP access to tick off a bucket list of temples, but a very honest attempt to portray how locals enjoy the festival through temple visits, food, friends and rituals. Traveling through various local transport modes, talking about mythology, art, history and indulging in great street food, this tour gives you an authentic Durga Pujo experience like a Local.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India*Calcutta's Durga Puja festival has been declared an intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
*During the 5 days of this annual festival the entire city of Calcutta is Decorated as if celebrating one big Indian wedding.
*This tour tries to help you indulge in the celebrations like a Local.
*Thousands of crowd funded temporary temples showcasing art and artistic theme are built to worship the goddess Durga.
* We Visit 4 Iconic temples( pandals ) of old/ North Calcutta each different from the last in terms of art, style, historical and cultural significance.
*The Experience of celebrating India’s Biggest festival not like a tourist but like a local
*Stories of Mythology and Hinduism
*Local Transport modes
*a visit to Kumartuli: Village of sculptors where they make the clay idols of the goddess.3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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the meeting point is available on google maps as Bagbazar More and you may also input Destination on your uber/Ola app cab ride as "Bagbazar more" to reach the starting point View Location
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the meeting point is available on google maps as Bagbazar More and you may also input Destination on your uber/Ola app cab ride as "Bagbazar more" to reach the starting point View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.
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