10 Historical & Heritage Tours in West Bengal That You Shouldn't Miss

Founded as an East India Company trading post, Kolkata was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site. Admire iconic Howrah Bridge, visit Jain Temple, one of the city’s most visited religious structure, Walk the grounds like a student as your guide explains the history of the Kolkata University and names some of the most influential students, like Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen. Visit the Magen David Synagogue, one of the largest Jewish temples open for worship in the Asian Pacific.

Inclusions: Professional local English-speaking guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Ganga Sagar is a wonderful island situated just off the Bengal coast and on the point where River Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal. The stunning island is a place of peace, calm, golden sand beaches and of religion. Every year in the month of January the island sees a huge gathering of devotees from all parts of the country, who come to take a dip in the holy waters. Besides being a place for religion, Ganga Sagar is also a place for relaxation and rejuvenation among the sun and sand. Tour Highlights Private Full Day Tour of Ganga Sagar with Air Conditioner Vehicle Enjoy Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair, Sagardwip Overview Explore  Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Marine Park and Sagar Light House, other landmarks of the island Enjoy Boating Ride while Reach to Ganga Sagar from Harwood Point  Ferry Tickets Included 

Inclusions: Hotel/Airport/Railway Station Pick-up & Drop., Chauffeur Driven A/C Private Vehicle for full day Ganga Sagar Tour., Fuel (Petrol/Diesel/Gasoline), Parking Charges, Toll Taxes & Interstate Taxes., Bottled water, All Government Taxes (GST)

Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), TIPS & Gratuities (recommended), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Gangtok – The Capital of Sikkim, Irreverent, cheerful and pleasantly boisterous, Sikkim’s modern capital is layered along a precipitous mountain ridge, descending the hillside in steep tiers. Viewpoints survey plunging green valleys that remain beautiful even when partly shrouded in mist. If the weather plays ball, look for glimpses of snow-topped Khangchendzonga on the distant skyline. This downhill walk is designed to explore the city and bring out the rich cultural heritage and show how Gangtok has been able to modernize yet hold its charm.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Snacks

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This package is designed for guest willing to travel in a car and explore places without any adventure activities. The cars will be available all the time for sightseeing and transfer. An English speaking guide will be available for entire tour. Recommended for foreign national. Indian guest can avail the same package without guide as well. Contact for more details.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Accommodation at mentioned hotels or Similar , 1 English speaking guide for entire tour, Entrance charges, Darjeeling Toy Train tickets - Steam Engine

Exclusions: Any air/train fare to reach Bagdogra Airport., Personal expenses., Lunch not included for entire tour

Every city has its own scent. If you want to feel the fragrance of the historical city of Kolkata in a day, this tour awaits you. Planned fully according to your choice, this 8 hours will take you through journey where you will touch the Colonial and Historical landmarks and also the modern part of the City. This tour is for the people who wants little information about the sightseeing places and handouts will be provided for the information about the places. So come, take the unique opportunity of a time travel in a day. **This tour is included with a English Speaking Driver.

Inclusions: Complimentary Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Local Taxes, Parking & Toll charges, Customised Private Tour of your choice in Air Conditioned Vehicle along with English speaking Driver, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Lunch Cost, Food and Drinks, unless specified, Souvenir Photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Our experiences are always nature, people, culture, and tradition-oriented and specially designed for the benefit of responsible tourism. It is what we call a complete tour inclusive of village walks, offbeat hikes, local meet and greets, detailed sightseeing, professional staff, comfortable transportation, heritage luxury accommodations, hands-on experiences, traditional cuisine experience, and the destination in its pure form.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Traditional meal: guests can experience a traditional Gurkha meal in the countryside.

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This is a Story Walk & one of our most popular tours, certified by so many travelers through the years! If you like listening to stories about the Raj days and Kolkata then this is your tour! It is a very interesting story of how the British started trading in this part of the world rivalling earlier European entrants. Many a booming cannon later, they became the leading traders. What followed was a small fort, a big port, a great battle, many changing fortunes and lots of colonial cunning & politics. The East India Company & later the Flag of the Empire gave a lot of importance to Calcutta for its trading, political and administrative clout. She was after all the Capital of British India for a long time & arguably the second most important city in the Empire. Along with Defense & Administration came institutions for Entertainment, Education & Emancipation. The light of European renaissance came as an ambient source & later cascaded into its own indigenous, self generating brightness.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Gratuities, expenses of a personal nature, etc.

Forget the Taj Mahal and pink Jaipur, welcome to the chaos of Kolkata! 4 Hours Half Day guided Kolkata Tour by A/C Car. Learn interesting facts and anecdotes about the food, people, culture and history of Kolkata. Enjoy a Tram ride during the Tour. Complimentary Pick up & drop off at your location (within central Kolkata) Visit Mother Teresa's House & learn about this incredible woman and her humanitarian efforts. Take a walk around the 'White Town' – Colonial city that was developed by the British East India Company. Visit India's Largest Flower Market & iconic Howrah Bridge. Explore Potter's town & see the idols being handcrafted. Pass by the oldest part of the city. Stop at iconic Indian Coffee House.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Tour escort/host, Bengali Sweets/Snacks, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Victoria Memorial Museum entry fee

Combine a classic tour of the Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi) with a visit to Ranthambhore National Park on this private, 6-day tour. Option to book using 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels or without hotel accommodation, meals per itinerary if booked including hotel accommodation, all transportation, entrance fees, local guides, safari's in Ranthambhore National Park included. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and a flexible itinerary.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 5-nights accommodation on twin sharing (If booked with option including Hotels), Meals as specified in itinerary (If booked with option including Hotels), Transport by private air-condition vehicle, Professional local tour guides, Entrance fees of mentioned monuments and national park, Morning and afternoon Jungle safaris at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep, Services of English speaking naturalist during safaris in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Battery bus/golf cart return ride from parking to Taj Mahal, Bottled water

Exclusions: Elephant/Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur, Domestic Flights, Camera fees at monuments, Gratuities, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Forget the Taj Mahal and pink Jaipur, welcome to the chaos of Kolkata! "Hello Kolkata" introduces you to local lives, culture and heritage of Kolkata (Calcutta) "the city of joy). During the 4 hours of Cultural Walk tour, you will walk past the colonial buildings made during the British reign, visit the iconic Howrah Bridge, and take a ferry ride in Ganges and much more... Walk with us to visit the oldest market, was established for British residents in Kolkata. Experience the early morning chaos of locals Market. Explore Vegetable, Fruits & Spice Market. Visit India’s Largest Flower Market and walk on the world’s busiest iconic bridge “Howrah Bridge”. Explore Kumartuli (potter’s town/colony), interact with local artiste and see them handcrafting clay idols. Enjoy your Breakfast at a local restaurant. Friendlier than India’s other metropolises, this is a city you ‘feel’ more than simply visit. Let's Walk, Explore & Experience Kolkata like a local folk.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Local Guide / Escort, Bengali Sweets, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)