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8N/9D Purulia, Chhau, Murshidabad & Kolkata - Folk Culture & Nawabi History

8 nights · 9 days Cultural West Bengal India Swift Dzire NAC

Folk Culture & Nawabi History. Stay plan: Kolkata (1N) – Purulia (2N) – Murshidabad (2N) – Shantiniketan (1N) – Kolkata (2N). 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

    Kolkata to Purulia Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Purulia through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Purulia and check in at hotel/camp. Chhau dance heartland: Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls, and rugged tribal landscapes. Overnight stay in Purulia.

    Overnight Purulia Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Purulia

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Purulia. Chhau dance heartland: Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls, and rugged tribal landscapes. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Purulia.

    Overnight Purulia Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Purulia 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
  5. 5
    Day 5

    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
  6. 6
    Day 6

    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
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Shantiniketan to Kolkata Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    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.

    Overnight Kolkata Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  8. 8
    Day 8

    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
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Kolkata - Morning Sightseeing & 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 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 3 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Purulia 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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