Calcutta Contrast Tour
Kolkata, India
4 hours
Walking Tours
What You Will Do
Calcutta Contrast Tour
Based on Satyajit Ray's Masterpiece "The Middleman", the Calcutta Contrast tour tries to bring forth the contrast in the life of local city dwellers.Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding peace amidst the chaos at a hidden space.The whole sale markets are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades,a city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India's largest wholesale bazaars and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food and people.To finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Tea and coffee
- All activities
What's Not Included?
- Internet handling Charges
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
College Street, College Street
1
College Street (Boi Para)
1 hour
Asia's Largest Book street. To bring out the contrast a very Bengali area is visited next, college Street. A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Calcutta Capsule
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult