Overview
Come experience all the beauty and art there is to India’s Largest Festival Durga Pujo, in an exciting 3 hour walking tour covering the most fascinating and Diverse Temples(Pandals) of Calcutta. Indulge in interpreting the art and what the artist has to say. A photographers Paradise , Calcutta during Durga Puja offers unbelievable shots of Indian art, religion, rituals, Devotion , decoration and lighting. This Tour is a walk through the most celebrated and famous areas of Old Calcutta that have stood the test of time they are local favorites among thousand of others. This tour is not an Air conditioned bubble with VIP access to tick off a bucket list of temples, but a very honest attempt to portray how locals enjoy the festival through temple visits, food, friends and rituals. Traveling through various local transport modes, talking about mythology, art, history and indulging in great street food, this tour gives you an authentic Durga Pujo experience like a Local.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's Not Included
Not specified by supplier.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
*Calcutta's Durga Puja festival has been declared an intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO *During the 5 days of this annual festival the entire city of Calcutta is Decorated as if celebrating one big Indian wedding. *This tour tries to help you indulge in the celebrations like a Local. *Thousands of crowd funded temporary temples showcasing art and artistic theme are built to worship the goddess Durga. * We Visit 4 Iconic temples( pandals ) of old/ North Calcutta each different from the last in terms of art, style, historical and cultural significance. *The Experience of celebrating India’s Biggest festival not like a tourist but like a local *Stories of Mythology and Hinduism *Local Transport modes *a visit to Kumartuli: Village of sculptors where they make the clay idols of the goddess.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels