8-Hour Kolkata Heritage Tour with Boat Ride and Riverside Temples

8 Hours Dakshineshwar kali temple to st. paul cathedral Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famed Dakshineswar Temple on the banks of the Hooghly River
02 Enjoy a scenic boat ride beneath Howrah Bridge to Belur Math
03 Hear local stories and legends at Jai Mitra Kali Bari
04 Explore St. Paul's Cathedral and the grand Victoria Memorial

Discover Kolkata's rich heritage on this immersive 8-hour experience, blending sacred riverside temples, colonial-era landmarks, and local stories. Visit the iconic Dakshineswar Temple on the Hooghly River, then enjoy a scenic boat ride beneath Howrah Bridge to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. Continue with guided visits to Jai Mitra Kali Bari, the Glass Temple, and Khatu Shyam Temple, along with a reserved local tuk-tuk ride between sites. The day also includes St. Paul's Cathedral and the magnificent Victoria Memorial, with a stop for lunch at a hygienic, western-standard restaurant.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Temples, River Cruise, and Colonial Kolkata

Start your day at Dakshineswar Temple, a historic spiritual site on the Hooghly River.

Take a scenic boat ride under Howrah Bridge to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission.

Return by boat to Jai Mitra Kali Bari for a horror adventure, followed by a guided tour of the temple and the stories behind it.

Continue with a guided visit to the Glass Temple, then take a reserved local tuk-tuk ride to Khatu Shyam Temple before going to Dakshineswar.

Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece.

Stop at a restaurant for lunch in a totally hygienic, western-standard setting.

Explore the grand Victoria Memorial and its museum.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Dakshineshwar kali temple to st. paul cathedral 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Visits to iconic landmarks such as Dakshineswar Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Memorial, and the Indian Museum
Scenic boat rides on the Hooghly River
Sightseeing at Eden Gardens, Raj Bhavan, and more