1-Day Kolkata City Tour with Heritage Landmarks and Flower Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Flower Market, an open-air market of fresh flowers beside the Holy River Ganges
• 02 Drive across Howrah Bridge, the first cantilever bridge on the River Ganges in India
• 03 Visit the Jain Temple, known as the "Jewelry Box of Kolkata"
• 04 Marvel at the stunning Victoria Memorial, constructed in memory of Queen Victoria

This tour is crafted to help tourists understand the city of Kolkata and its transition from Calcutta to Kolkata. It highlights the city's past under company and imperial rule, along with its cultural aspects, architecture, traditions, and vibrancy. Over the course of the day, you will explore some of Kolkata's most iconic landmarks and heritage areas for a well-rounded overview of the city.

This open-air market of fresh flowers is located beside the Holy River Ganges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kolkata City Overview and Heritage Landmarks

• 0830 Hrs: Meet at the hotel for a short briefing about the tour.
• 0845 Hrs: Proceed to the Flower Market. This open-air market of fresh flowers is located beside the Holy River Ganges. It opens early in the morning and closes at sunset.
• 0930 Hrs: Board the vehicle and drive over Howrah Bridge and the New Bridge. Howrah Bridge is the first cantilever bridge on the River Ganges and the first cantilever bridge in India. The New Bridge is comparatively newer than Howrah Bridge.
• 1000 Hrs: Visit Mother's House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity. Mother's House is a holy place in Kolkata for people from all walks of life. It was the residence of Mother Teresa, who devoted her life to the poor, and she was also cremated here. Note: Closed on Thursdays.
• 1030 Hrs: Proceed to the Jain Temple. Dedicated to the followers of Jainism, it is known as the "Jewelry Box of Kolkata" and is situated in the north of the city.
• 1145 Hrs: Visit College Street and Coffee House. College Street is named for the famous colleges and universities located there and is home to the largest book market in Asia. Coffee House is a cultural hotspot on College Street.
• 1230 Hrs: Drive through the heritage area of the city. Dalhousie Square, officially known as the heritage area of the city, hosts several heritage buildings, including the General Post Office (GPO), Town Hall, Writer's Building, and St. John's Church. Note: St. John's Church is closed on Sundays.
• 1315 Hrs - 1415 Hrs: Lunch break.
• 1430 Hrs: Visit Victoria Memorial. This impressive building was constructed in memory of Queen Victoria and was opened to the public in 1921. Note: Closed on Mondays and national holidays.
• 1530 Hrs: Visit St. Paul's Cathedral. Built in 1847, it is the first episcopal church in the east and is a replica of the Henry Tower of Canterbury Cathedral.
• 1600 Hrs: Drive to the riverside. It is a beautiful place for an evening stroll, overlooking the two bridges on the Holy River Ganges.
• 1630 Hrs: Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Kolkata guide service
• Appropriate transport as per the number of tourists
• City and airport/station parking (if necessary)
• Mineral water (500 ml per pax)

What's Not Included

• Museum and monument entry
• Tipping

What to bring

• For temple visits, ladies are advised to wear trousers and half sleeves.
• For the Flower Market, covered footwear is advised because the area is soggy.
• Bring a hat with canopy, cap, or umbrella to avoid the heat in summer and monsoon.

Know before you go

• The tour can be organised at any time of the year. The preferred time is October to March and early April.
• The tour can be cancelled due to political reasons if necessary. In that case, we will try to organise the tour as per the convenience and future itinerary (beyond Calcutta) of the guest.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.