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4 NIGHTS/ 5 DAYS KOLKATA WITH LITTLE EUROPE
Day 01 – Arrival at Kolkata Airport:
Welcome on arrival at Kolkata and Transfer to City Hotel. Kolkata is regarded as the city of joy, contrast and culture. The former capital of India and the current capital of Bengal, Kolkata is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. A visit to Kolkata may bring visitors to be in touch with combination of a rich 300 years old cultural heritage, vibrant modern life and cultures of different communities. Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata was the first headquarter of the East India Company and later served as the capital of British India until 1912.
On arrival check in to hotel, after some rest go for local sightseeing. Visit Victoria Memorial. One of the most 
prominent buildings in Kolkata, Victoria Memorial was constructed in the fond memory of Queen Victoria and was opened for public in the year of 1921. An art museum, this building presents a rich collection varying from documents to paintings to artefacts. Visit The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the ninth oldest museum in the world and the largest museum in India with its foundation. Another historical building that one must visit in Kolkata is the St. Paul’s Cathedral. A significant religious site, its foundation was laid out in 1839.
Overnight stay in Kolkata.
DAY 02: SIGHTSEEING OF KOLKATA & SURROUNDINGS:
After breakfast visit as per availability of time Clive House: The oldest buildings in Kolkata. One of the dying heritage buildings in the city of Kolkata, Clive house is one of the oldest buildings named after Robert Clive, the first British Governor-General of Bengal Presidency. ‘As a dumb witness of the glorious past, a desolate plaque at the entrance of the dilapidated and distressed structure proclaims that Lord Clive did stay here and hence it acquired the name Clive House.’ In 2001, remnants of a 2,000-year-old civilization were excavated from the site. Today the structure is surrounded by apartments in the
heart of North Kolkata. Now, even though it is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India, Clive House is largely ignored as we can see chunks of the structure falling on the ground, helplessly calling for conservation! Dakhineswar Temple. It’s a prominent religious site in Kolkata is the Dakhineswar Kali Temple which is dedicated to the Goddess
Bhavatarini. Spread over an area of 25 acres, this temple was constructed in 1847 by the Queen of Janbazar, Rasmani. Standing 
majestically on the banks of River Hooghly, it also presents a beautiful sight for visitors to cherish and also most popular tourism place with our Kolkata city tour. Then visit Jorasanko
Thakurbari. It is the house where Rabindranath Tagore, the writer of India’s national anthem, first non-European Nobel laureate, had spent his childhood and took his
last breath. This house is now converted as Tagore museum and
lies within the premises of Rabindra Bharati University. Then you can visit Belur Math, its situated on the west bank of the Hooghly River in north Kolkata, lies Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, a representation of one universal faith. The Math celebrates all faiths equally and is visited by people from all over the world to seek spiritual fulfilment. Even the architecture of the temple speaks volumes about its non- sectarian and spiritual approach.
Our erstwhile President, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam had mentioned Belur Math as the place of heritage and national importance. Conceptualized and founded by sage Sri Ramakrishna
Paramahansa’s chief disciple, Swami Vivekananda at the turn of the twentieth century, the
Math exercises the principal ideology of ‘selfless service of God in man.’
After lunch a visit to Eco Park as per availability of time. Along with its rich history and heritage, Kolkata is also known for its largest Eco Tourism Park in the country. Situated in the New Town area of Rajarhat, this urban park is spread across an area of around 190 hectares of land. It is surrounded by 42 hectares of water body, thereby forming an island. The park is also called Prakriti Tirtha and is a hit among locals who often hop here to spend weekends. You can also various
Bengali sweets in Misty Hub beside Eco park.
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kolkata.
DAY 03: EUROPEAN COLONIES TOUR (Serampore (Danish), Chandannagar (French), Chinsurah (Dutch) and Bandel (Portuguese)) :
After breakfast go for European trail. Almost a century after Vasco da Gama landed on the
West Cost of India (1498), the Europeans started making inroads in Bengal. Using Hooghly (also known as Ganga or Ganges) as the main source of navigation, they started making inroads in Bengal.
Then visit Bandel Church, it’s building the first Christian Church in Bengal. Then visit Dutch cemetery in Chinsurah. In 1825, the British exchanged the island of Sumatra, in Indonesia, for Chinsurah, with the Dutch. Thus ended the Dutch rule in Chinsurah or Chuchura.
Unlike Bandel, Chinsurah and Serampore,
Chandannagar still boosts a lot of French heritage. Chandannagar was a French colony till 1950 and French is still taught as a third language in many of Chandannagar schools. Chandannagar, formerly spelled as Chandernagore, is a Corporation city and former French colony which is popularly known as the ‘Little Europe on the Ganges’. Chandan Nagar Museum, owing to its French influences during the many years of French rule, this beautiful museum houses numerous
French and British artefacts from the colonial rule. Chandannagar Gate: If you are entering
from the southern end of the town, watch out for the remains of an old gate, square pillars topped by a pair of urns.Raised in memory of the fall of the Bastille prison, the words ‘Liberate, Egalite and Fratarnite’ are carved on them. The gate on the northern end has disappeared. The Strand:
Located on the bank of the Ganga, the Strand is distinguished by an ornate pavilion from where
a flight of stairs leads to the river. The cleanliness around the pavilion leaves much to be desired. A plaque says the pavilion and the adjoining rooms were built in the memory of Durgacharan Rakshit and dedicated to the public in 1921. Located along the strand are some of the popular 
attractions, including the Institute de
Chandernagor, Sacred Heart Church, an old Clock Tower, etc. On festive days and Sunday evenings, vendors set up stalls along the Strand selling snacks and fast food. The latest addition to the river bank is the Joloshree Boat Restaurant serving Bengali cuisine. Then visit Danish Delight
Serampore, remained under the Danish rule till
1845, after which the Danish Governor decided to sell it to the British East India Company. Serampore remained under the Danish rule till 1845, after which the Danish Governor decided to sell it to the British East India Company. Visit Olav church as per availability of time in Serampore. Then visit Hooghly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque in Hooghly. The construction of the building was started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861.The building is a two storied structure, with a tall clock tower over the entrance gate. The mosque has intricate designs and texts from Quran engraved on the wall. The interior of the
mosque is decorated with marbles, candles and hanging lanterns. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Day 04: Kolkata City Tour:
In afternoon after 1 pm go for local sightseeing as per availability of time. Visit Shahid Minar. It has exhibits of some finest collection of artefacts that include, armours, fossils, skeletons, antiques, ornaments, Egyptian mummies and contemporary paintings as well as paintings from the Mughal era. designed by Major William Nairn Forbes. The 48meter-high Shaheed Minar, popularly called the
“Monument” is a prominent landmark of
Kolkata. Established in the year 1848, it was named Ochtorloney Monument to honour, Sir David Ochtorloney who served in the Nepal War
(1814 – 1816). In 1969, this Ochtorloney
Monument received its new name ‘Shahid Minar’, which means “Martyr’s Tower” to honour the sacrifice of Indian freedom fighters. You have to climb 218 steps to reach the top of the monument from where you can get a bird’s eye view of Kolkata. The architecture of Shaheed
Minar shows a brilliant blend of Egyptian, Syrian and Turkish style of designing. Prinsep ghat was built by the British. Then you can visit Prinsep Ghat. The Ghat was named Prinsep Ghat after an Anglo-Indian historian named James Prinsep. James Prinsep was an English scholar, orientalist, archaeologist, and eminent Indian theologian. A closer look at the history reveals that Prinsep Ghat is one of the oldest historical sites in Kolkata built on the banks of the Hooghly River. After that go to local market for shopping. 
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kolkata.
Kolkata Holidays
DAY 05: KOLKATA AIRPORT DROP:
After breakfast Check out from hotel. Transfer to Kolkata Airport for your onward journey with a Sweet memory of Bengal.
BID FAREWELL TO THE GUESTS
