Top Kolkata Cruises & Sailing

Discover Kolkata (Calcutta) as you take a cruise on the river Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges River.  Your cruise will take you past some of the important historical sights in the city.   You will also see the numerous ghats that tell of Kolkata's past and present life.   Highlights • Impressive view of Howrah Bridge • Howrah Railway Station • View “haunted” House of Dolls and the Nimtolla Ghat • Oldest Gun and Shell Factory in India

Kolkata is filled with buildings that reflect its time as the British Raj’s capital during the 18th and 19th centuries. On this walking tour, view the sights as you retrace the history of the British in the city. See the Governor’s House, Victoria Memorial, and more; and hear stories about the Raj and India’s independence struggle you might miss otherwise. If you wish, upgrade to include hotel pickup and drop-off.

The private tour will begin in Kolkata a colonial city having many monuments of British Raj. Fly to Bagdogra the gateway to Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok & Kalimpong the hill town once a favorite Hill station for British & Scottish. Hike to Tiger Hill for sunrise view, enjoy joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, walk in a tea estate, interact with locals, hop off to shops & visit many monasteries the region. Then fly to Port Blair capital of Andaman & Nicobar Island which house Cellular Jail. From here head to Neil & Havelock Island offering miles long virgin beaches and water sport activities. Private transport, local guide, ferry transfers & monuments entrances are part of our package price.

A perfect tour for a first timer in Kolkata to get introduced to the charm of the 'City of Joy'. Explore the cultural, historical and architectural aspects in a well planned half day tour. Can be operated any day of the week and can be customized according to traveler's interests.

A perfect tour to get introduced to the charm of the 'City of Joy'. Explore the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of Kolkata in a well planned half day tour. Can be operated any day of the week and can be customized according to traveler's interests.

In the early 17th century, India’s opulence and riches, starting from the varied spices to its silk, to pottery and jewelry attracted the Europeans to establish outposts nestled in the little towns by river Ganges within the 80 km stretch from Kolkata. The first European colony to obtain permission to set up trading outposts in Bandel was the Portuguese followed by the Dutch in Chinsurah, Danish in Serampore, French in Chandannagar and finally the British in Kolkata. Exploring the colonial heritage of Bengal is a once in a lifetime kind of experience that traces its roots to legacies that have withstood the ravages of time, and a day excursion trips at each of these pre-colonial cities stooped in history digs deep highlighting the growth and the downfall of the European colonization in the subcontinent, which taking local know-how and innovative travel ideas is handcrafted by our local experts.