- Bara Bazar - Upon 9 am pick-up from your hotel in downtown Kolkata, meet your expert local guide. Head towards the market for the shopping expedition and the first stop will be the Spice/Masala market where you will indulge in finding the secret to the mouthwatering Indian cuisines. Proceed further to the wholesale fruit market at Machua, filled with fresh fruits as well as local vendors and shoppers.
Later on you will visit Burra Bazaar, meaning “big market” in English. As most of the eastern India feeds on this market, it is always busy and full of activities. Your guide will narrate you the tales of this ancient market, showcasing the best in Kolkata. If one is looking to buy products, such as textiles, cereals, food grains, spices, dry fruits, edible oils, sugar, salt or other groceries at very affordable prices, you come to the right place.
- College Street (Boi Para) - Proceed to the College Street of Kolkata, famed for its books and believed to be Asia’s largest book market. The market is also known as Boi Para (Book Market) in the local language and is a testament to the widespread reading culture of the people in Kolkata. Find your favorite books along with leather items, footwear, musical instruments and many more locally made products.
- Kumartuli - As the heat starts to rise, let’s take a break and get a cup of coffee at a beautiful coffee house built during the British Raj. As your guide takes you through the history of this magnificent city, proceed to Kumortuli , the potter’s colony of Kolkata. You will witness craftsman making hundreds of clay idols without using any modern day machinery. These idols are molded into Gods and Goddesses and used in the temples for ceremonial rituals. Learn from your guide the traditional significance of these clay items. After the tour is concluded, we will take you back to your hotel in Kolkata.
- Complimentary water
- Expert guidance by a professional guide
- All taxes included
- Scenic walk through local spots
- Interactive market visit
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kolkata downtown
- Chance to capture memorable photos
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Kolkata, a hub of commerce and education during the era of the British East India, consistently astonishes its international guests. Its vibrant markets showcase the city’s rich historical legacy and diverse cultural heritage. Delve into the renowned Burra Bazaar and College Street, where an assortment of textiles, handlooms, crafts, books, and mementos awaits. Savor a coffee as you observe the craft of sculpting deities from clay at the distinct Kumartuli, the historic potters’ neighborhood in North Kolkata.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Group discount is available for group size of more than 2, 3, and 4.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
