Explore Kolkata's Landmarks and Riverside Heritage
Calcutta (now Kolkata) is called the "City of Palaces". The second city of the British Empire, Calcutta is home to one of the world's finest existing specimens of British imperial architecture.
Visit the Mother House. It is here that Mother Teresa lived, prayed, worked, and guided her pious family of sisters.
Drive through Dalhousie Square to explore the Writer's Building, St. John's Church, Governor's House (Raj Bhavan), General Post Office (GPO), St. Andrew's Kirk, Dead Letter Office, and Currency Building.
Enjoy a ferry ride across the river Hooghly (Ganges) to get a picturesque view of both of Kolkata's landmark bridges, the Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu. Feel the placid breeze and take in a panorama of the city while crossing the river.
Get a view of Howrah Station from outside, the busiest railway station in India.
See Kolkata's largest flower market, the second largest in Asia.
Halt at Park Street for lunch.
After a scrumptious meal, proceed to Victoria Memorial, a magnificent and grand marble palace with beautiful gardens and a museum.
Head towards Princep Ghat, one of Kolkata's earliest recreational spots and a photographer's paradise. Resting on the banks of the beautiful river Hooghly, this place is adorned with lush trees and an expanse of green lawns.
Walk around the New Market area to explore the spice shops and oldest tea shops of the city. You may buy a few souvenirs as a memento of the tour.
