Purulia, Chhau, Murshidabad & Kolkata

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Purulia. The route runs along picturesque highways, crossing delta rivers and open rural landscapes of western Bengal. On arrival in Purulia, check in at the hotel or camp and settle in. This is the heartland of Chhau dance, a region known for the Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls and rugged tribal landscapes of red earth and forest. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Purulia.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of Purulia. This is the Chhau dance heartland, with the Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls and rugged tribal landscapes of red earth and forest. Enjoy the viewpoints and village settings along the way. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Purulia.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Murshidabad, travelling along picturesque highways, over delta rivers and through rural Bengal landscapes. On arrival, check in at the hotel or camp. Murshidabad was the historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal, and its landmarks include the riverside Hazarduari Palace, the brick-built Katra Masjid and the Khosh Bagh tombs across the Bhagirathi. The rest of the day is free to rest. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

Arrive in Murshidabad and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal. Visit Hazarduari Palace with its many doorways, the imposing Katra Masjid and the Khosh Bagh tombs across the Bhagirathi. In the evening, stroll through the local markets known for silk. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

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.

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolkata through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kolkata and check in at hotel/camp. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

Arrive in Kolkata, meet our representative and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion covering the scenic and cultural landmarks of the City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral, along with the city's iconic street food avenues. In the evening enjoy a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Kolkata.

After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. There is time for final souvenir shopping in the city, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra crafts and Darjeeling tea among the popular buys. You are then transferred to Kolkata airport or the railway station for your onward journey home. The drive passes through the busy streets and colonial facades of the city, bringing the tour to a close.