KOLKATA – THE CITY OF JOY 1 DAY CITY TOUR

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KOLKATA – THE CITY OF JOY
1 DAY CITY TOUR

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.

After pickup from hotel or desired location in Kolkata, 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. Then visit Indian Museum. The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the ninth oldest museum in the world and the largest museum in India with its foundation stone laid in the year 1814.  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. 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. Displaying an Indo-Gothic style of architecture, this cathedral was designed by Major William Nairn Forbes. Then visit as per availability of time the Mother Teresa House. The Mother House in Kolkata is the Missionaries of Charity’s main House. It is a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence to the selfless Mother. The blessed Mother Teresa founded the house in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind. She dedicated her entire life to help the plagued humanity. She loved the unwanted and showed the society the path to salvation.

Then drop at hotel in Kolkata.

COSTING: 3000 + 5% GST X 02 ADULTS  (Based on 02 Adults)