travee+9N/10D Kolkata, Sundarban, Shantiniketan & Bishnupur - Bengal Art & Culture
Kolkata, Sundarban, Shantiniketan, Bishnupur · 9 nights / 10 days · India
From ₹15,837 per person
Exhaustive Bengal Cultural Expedition. Stay plan: Kolkata (3N) – Sundarban (2N) – Shantiniketan (2N) – Bishnupur (2N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.
Where the nights are
Kolkata (3N) → Sundarban (2N) → Shantiniketan (2N) → Bishnupur (2N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata
Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Kolkata. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
- Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata, meet our representative and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion covering the scenic and cultural landmarks of the City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral, along with the city's iconic street food avenues. In the evening enjoy a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
- Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata, meet our representative and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion covering the scenic and cultural landmarks of the City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral, along with the city's iconic street food avenues. In the evening enjoy a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
- Day 4 — Kolkata to Sundarban Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sundarban through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Sundarban and check in at hotel/camp. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
- Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sundarban
Arrive in Sundarban and check in at your hotel or lodge. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta. A boat safari takes you through winding creeks, with tiger tracking from the watchtowers at Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali and chances to spot estuarine wildlife including crocodiles, deer and varied birdlife. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
- Day 6 — Sundarban to Shantiniketan Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shantiniketan through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at hotel/camp. Cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore: Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri Poush Mela grounds, and local Kantha embroidery crafts. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Overnight: Shantiniketan
- Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Shantiniketan
Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at your hotel. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore. Visit Visva-Bharati University, walk the Sonajhuri forest and Poush Mela grounds, and see local Kantha embroidery crafts made by village artisans. In the evening stroll through the local markets, known for handloom, leather and tribal jewellery. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Overnight: Shantiniketan
- Day 8 — Shantiniketan to Bishnupur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bishnupur through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bishnupur and check in at hotel/camp. Terracotta temple town of West Bengal: Famous for intricate 17th-century terracotta temples (Rasmancha, Madanmohan) and Baluchari sarees. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.
Overnight: Bishnupur
- Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bishnupur
Arrive in Bishnupur and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this terracotta temple town of West Bengal. The town is famous for its intricate 17th-century terracotta temples, including Rasmancha and Madanmohan, and for Baluchari sarees woven locally. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.
Overnight: Bishnupur
- Day 10 — Bishnupur to Kolkata - Onward Departure
After breakfast and the morning views from your hotel, check out at the appointed time. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping in Bishnupur, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea among the most popular choices to carry home. You then proceed on your return transfer to Kolkata airport or railway station in time for your onward journey, marking the end of your tour and our services.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
- All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
- Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.