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DURGA PUJA SPECIAL

September 22 - October 1, 2024

Experience Kolkata's grandest festival with exclusive pandal tours!

🔥 LIMITED TIME 🎭 Cultural Immersion 📸 Photo Tours
₹899
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Sep 22 - Oct 1
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Riya Chatterjee

Cultural Studies • Rabindra Bharati University

Festival Expert 89 Tours

Ultimate Durga Puja Pandal Experience

Join me for an exclusive journey through Kolkata's most spectacular Durga Puja pandals! Visit award-winning pandals in Sovabazar, Kumartuli, Bagbazar, and Shyambazar. Experience the artistry, devotion, and cultural richness of Bengal's greatest festival with insider access and cultural insights.

🕐 6 hours • Multiple time slots daily
👥 Max 8 people • Walking + Metro
🎭 12+ pandals • Cultural commentary • Photo spots
🍽️ Traditional bhog included • Festival sweets
₹899 ₹1299 /person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (67 reviews)
🎊 Festival Highlights: Only 10 days left!
• Theme pandals & artistic installations • Dhak beats & cultural performances • Traditional rituals & aarti • Best photography spots

"Riya's pandal tour was magical! She knew every artist and story behind the decorations. Perfect festival experience!" - Amit, Delhi

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Priyanka Mukherjee

3rd Year, Food Technology • Jadavpur University

Bengali & Hindi 47 Tours

Authentic Bengali Street Food Trail

Join me for a 4-hour culinary journey through hidden lanes of Shyambazar and Hatibagan. We'll visit 8 authentic spots including my dida's favorite puchka vendor and Balaram Mullick's century-old sweet shop. Perfect for food lovers!

🕐 4 hours • Starts 10 AM or 4 PM
👥 Max 4 people • Walking tour
🍽️ 8 food stops • Vegetarian options available
₹650 /person
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"Priyanka knows every story behind each dish. She made me fall in love with Bengali cuisine!" - Rajesh, Mumbai

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Arjun Bhattacharya

MA History • Presidency University

History Expert 72 Tours

Colonial Kolkata: Stories Untold

Discover the fascinating colonial history of Kolkata through the eyes of a history graduate. We'll explore hidden courtyards of Dalhousie Square, forgotten monuments in Esplanade, and hear stories that textbooks don't tell. Includes exclusive access to Writers' Building and Raj Bhavan.

🕐 5 hours • Morning preferred (9 AM start)
👥 Max 6 people • Walking + Metro
🎫 Museum entries included • Photography allowed
₹850 /person
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"Arjun brought history to life! His passion is infectious and knowledge incredible." - Kavita, Delhi

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Sneha Ghosh

BFA Painting • Government College of Art & Craft

Artist 34 Tours

Kumartuli Art District Experience

Explore Kolkata's famous potter's quarter with an art student who grew up in Sovabazar. Watch master craftsmen create clay idols for Durga Puja, visit Pal Para workshops, and try your hand at pottery. Includes a mini art workshop and adda with local artists over cha.

🕐 3.5 hours • Afternoon (2-5:30 PM)
👥 Max 5 people • Hands-on workshop
🎨 Clay workshop • Take home your creation
₹750 /person
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"Sneha's artistic eye showed me Kolkata's soul. The pottery session was magical!" - Meera, Bangalore

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Evening Ganga Aarti

with Rohit (Philosophy)

₹400

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College Street Book Hunt

with Ananya (Literature)

₹350

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Eden Gardens Cricket

with Sourav (Sports)

₹500

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Tram Heritage Ride

with Riya (Urban Planning)

₹300

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