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5N/6D Kolkata, Murshidabad & Shantiniketan - Historical Bengal Circuit

5 nights · 6 days Leisure West Bengal India Swift Dzire NAC

Historical Bengal Circuit. Stay plan: Kolkata (2N) – Murshidabad (2N) – Shantiniketan (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata

    Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Kolkata. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

    Overnight Kolkata Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Kolkata. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

    Overnight Kolkata Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Kolkata to Murshidabad Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Murshidabad through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Murshidabad and check in at hotel/camp. Historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal: Hazarduari Palace, Katra Masjid, and Khosh Bagh tombs. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

    Overnight Murshidabad Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Murshidabad

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Murshidabad. Historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal: Hazarduari Palace, Katra Masjid, and Khosh Bagh tombs. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

    Overnight Murshidabad Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  5. 5
    Day 5

    Murshidabad to Shantiniketan Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shantiniketan through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at hotel/camp. Cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore: Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri Poush Mela grounds, and local Kantha embroidery crafts. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.

    Overnight Shantiniketan Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Shantiniketan to Kolkata - Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Pattachitra, Dokra crafts, or Darjeeling tea) before proceeding on your return transfer to Kolkata airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

    Meals Breakfast

Where you sleep

We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.

StopNightsHotels at each grade
Kolkata 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Murshidabad 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Shantiniketan 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium

The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →

What the price covers

Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.

Included

  • Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
  • Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
  • Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
  • Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
  • All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
  • All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
  • 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

Not included

  • Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
  • Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
  • Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
  • Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
  • Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
  • GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.

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