AGS Holiday

West Bengal

ITINERARY

Overview

West Bengal offers a deep dive into India’s colonial past, literary heritage, and vibrant street life. This itinerary captures the “City of Joy,” known for its grand British-era architecture, the iconic Howrah Bridge, and world-class Bengali cuisine.

Morning: Arrive in Kolkata. Visit the Victoria Memorial, a stunning white marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria, and the nearby St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Afternoon: Explore the Indian Museum, the oldest and largest museum in India. Walk through the bustling New Market for some local shopping.
Evening: Take a sunset stroll along Prinsep Ghat on the banks of the Hooghly River, with views of the Vidyasagar Setu.
Night: Enjoy a traditional Bengali meal (try Kosha Mangsho and Shorshe Ilish) at a heritage restaurant in Park Street.

Morning: Cross the iconic Howrah Bridge to visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Then, take a ferry across the river to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Afternoon: Visit Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, now a museum.
Evening: Explore the potter's colony at Kumartuli, where traditional clay idols are handcrafted. Later, enjoy the nightlife or a quiet cafe in Park Street.
Night: Overnight stay in Kolkata.

Morning: Visit Science City, the largest science center in the Indian subcontinent, or the Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa.
Afternoon: Stop by the Marble Palace, a palatial nineteenth-century mansion, or enjoy some famous Bengali sweets like Rasgulla and Sandesh at a local sweet shop.
Evening: Transfer to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport or Howrah/Sealdah Railway Station for your departure.
Alternative Option: If you prefer nature, you can replace this with a 3-day Darjeeling itinerary for tea gardens and Himalayan views, or a 3-day Sundarbans trip for mangrove forests and tiger spotting.

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