Photography Tour of Mesmerizing Markets of Kolkata: A Pure and Unprecedented Photography Experience
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9 Ratings
Kolkata
Join our pure photography tour of the mesmerizing markets of Kolkata. Capture the bustling crowds, sights, and smells of the wholesale vegetable market, and experience a sea of humanity like never before.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sealdah - On this tour we will be photographing in one of the busiest markets you would have ever photographed in. We shall be visiting vegetable, dry provisions, fish and fruit markets.
This is going to be a sensory overload and it will challenge your photography skills.
This is purely for photographers and if markets and busy places and photography is not your thing, then look at our other tours. This is photography and markets and India at its deepest end.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All fees and taxes included
Additional Information
This tour is STRICTLY for Photography enthusiasts and is NOT SUITABLE for individuals who aren’t passionately into photography.
If photographing people in their everyday surroundings and bustling marketplaces excites you, then this tour is a must for you. When we say bustling marketplaces, we truly mean bustling. Rest assured, your efforts will be rewarded. It’s a hub of activities just waiting for your lens! The visit to one of Calcutta’s largest wholesale vegetable markets promises sights, aromas and experiences beyond your wildest dreams. The photographic prospects and challenges offered by this tour are matchless.
Join, click, and immerse yourself in an ocean of people!
IMPORTANT: The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants unless otherwise scheduled. Solo travellers, kindly message us.
P.S.: If the mentioned start times are not suitable for you, feel free to drop us a message. We may be able to plan according to your availability.
- Not recommended for infants and young children.
- Not recommended for people who cannot be in very busy areas. Not suitable for people scared of crowded places.
Location
Bank of India Bow Bazar
We shall meet on crossing of Bepin Behari Ganguly Street and Raja Ram Mohan Street.
P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Q3508xbandyr
Nov 18, 2023
Brilliant tour - Absolutely brilliant travel experience with photography opportunities around every corner and led by Manjit who provided tips, tricks and insights that made the whole experience one of the most remarkable travel experiences.
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C3563xosharonb
Oct 10, 2022
Out of this world photography adventure - #mesmerizingmarketstour is a great, hectic and teaching (although tough) photography experience, that left me speechless.
Thank you #calcuttaphototours. Hopefully I’ve not only become a better street photographer, but a more compassionate one too
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Yekkes
Nov 22, 2021
My favourite Calcutta experience - I have been on the Mesmerising Markets tour three times. This is because it gives great opportunities for candid photography of "real life" as the city awakens, as well as the chance to engage directly with everyday people who are generally very open to being photographed. I always learn something new about Calcutta during the tours and Manjit is great at giving technical tips that help to improve my pictures. I have also been on customised photo walks with Manjit, designed at my request. No trip to Calcutta would be complete without going on one of these tours and I plan to do another one when I am back in the city early next year,
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799kerrim
Nov 20, 2021
Photo opportunities of a lifetime! - This was the type of photography opportunity that I had always dreamt of, but never imagined that I could actually do. Having access to the busy markets, with a local, who kept an eye on everything and ensured you had the best experience possible was superb. Not only did Manjit point out awesome photo opportunities, including how to get the best out of the available lighting, and engaged with stallholders who he obviously knew well to ask for their involvement, he also made sure I wasn't going to hurt myself while looking through the lens when there's so much going on! It's an early start, but my goodness, so worth it. So good, I've done it twice - 18 months apart, pre-Covid, and I would gladly do it again, several times over. Highly recommended.
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Tongi
Nov 15, 2021
Tour for all the senses - Did this tour pre COVID but the system won't let me put earlier dates.
It was an early start but this is a tour for the senses - colour, smells and sounds, and a bit of tasting.
It can be a bit overwhelming with vendors, customers and haulers ... so it was great to have a guide like Manjit who's so experienced and knows his way around. Obviously, as a visual creative practitioner, he has an eye for the spectacle of the place.
And we have some great street food afterwards - Manjit knows the good places.
Lots of fun and a bit out of the centre of town - so it was a great way to see another district in this fab city.
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Tawhiteaustralia
Nov 15, 2021
Markets are full of people! - I'd go anywhere Manjit recommended to me. This one was a beauty! (But I've never had a dud.)
Even though I am not a serious photographer I had a ball and have the iPhone pics to confirm that.
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Orangesunset441
Nov 14, 2021
My Best Market Tour in India - The photography tour of Kolkata markets is a gem. The lively markets of Kolkata are extraordinary even if you compare them with other places in India. Also, one of the core capabilities of this company and Manjit in particular is personalized customer experience. No matter how unconventional and challenging the site is, the customer always feels comfortable and enjoys it. I especially recommend them to female solo travellers; I rarely encountered such sensitivity to the well-known issue of the safety of female travellers.
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Asiafancalifornia
Nov 11, 2021
Outstanding Experience - As a woman photographer, my eye is often peering through the eyepiece of my camera. Often traveling alone, I am not able to both photograph and watch my surroundings. Several years ago, I discovered Manjit Singh Hoonjan and Calcutta Photo Tours on Tripadvisor. What a find this was! Manjit is a “fixer’ extraordinaire. He finds the best locations and makes working at each sight so easy and pleasurable. Because of his experience and respect for Kolkata and its citizens, I have never felt unwelcome in the great variety of locations he has suggested. He blends into the background allowing a photographer to work, unless he is needed. He understands the process since he is an outstanding photographer himself. If you are a photographer “newbie” Manjit is always willing to offer technical advice. The market tour is fascinating, but so are all of his other locations. And most important, I have always felt safe with Manjit! November 2019
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Robertvankoesveld
Nov 9, 2021
Fantastic experience of a special and atmospheric location - This market is an intense place with a unique and vibrant atmosphere. I have visited and photographed here on many occasions and come away with strong images each time. As a working wholesale market, visitors really benefit from Manjit’s established relationships and good judgment as well as his warm and engaging personality. He understands when and where to explore each unique corner. He helps you know where you can position yourself for good shots without getting in the way of the hard working market workers
This tour is highly recommended for those wanting to explore a different side of this wonderful city.
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