Kolkata Tour Packages
The reasons why Kolkata is now known as the “Culture Capital of India” are aplenty. Come and visit to know why.
Kolkata is one of the oldest cities of the country which is rich in culture, traditions, and natural beauty. There are various things to explore in this city related to Indian history and literature. Many travel companies are offering various Kolkata tour packages online that cover various exciting destinations of this city. This city is made by the indomitable spirit of the self-made middle-class people.
Widely known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata still continues to produce generations of poets, leaders, intellects, writers, film producers, and Nobel Prize winners. Located on India's Eastern Coast, Kolkata is famously known as the City of Joy in every sense as it is full of artistic, cultural, and intellectual spirits. Going on a Kolkata tour for your vacation is the best way to explore all that this city has to offer.
Kolkata Travel Packages
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Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions
We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.
Yes. Kolkata is absolutely safe for travellers of all ages and genders. The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is the second-largest city in India. The government of West Bengal is taking all vital safety measures to ensure the utmost convenience for travellers. These measures create a safe environment for people to travel across the state. Kolkata is also famous because of its people, known to be polite and of accepting nature. Book a Kolkata holiday package from Veena World and get ready to experience this beautiful City of Joy.
Kolkata is a city of diversity, and it has a lot to offer in terms of tourist attractions, cultural festivities, shopping, and food. This cultural capital of India has many places to visit during a Kolkata tour, including Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Shantiniketan, Sunderbans, the famous Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial Hall, Eden Gardens, Eco-Tourism Park, Park Street, Science City, Mother Teressa House, ISKCON Temple, Babu Ghat, M.P. Birla Planetarium and more. You can visit all of these places in the Kolkata tours offered by Veena World.
Yes, we provide customized holidays for Kolkata which are planned precisely as per your travel requirements. Your convenience and safety are our top priorities while creating your customized holiday. Get in touch with our travel adviser and share your preferences about the places you wish to visit, your stay preferences, and the experiences you wish to be a part of so that your customized holiday is in line with what you expect.
You should keep 3 to 4 days on hand for planning a trip to Kolkata. A few of the best places you can include in your itinerary are Victoria Memorial, Prinsep Ghat, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Indian Museum, BBD Bagh aka Dalhousie Square, Sunderbans, Shantiniketan, Belur Math, and Eco-Tourism Park. You can select a Kolkata trip package at the best price from Veena World to make travel planning easy and more convenient. With our travel packages, you get to enjoy the perfect trip to the capital city of West Bengal.
Kolkata is famous for its arts, history, culture, theatre, and literature. It is a year-round destination and can be visited in any month or season. However, the best time to book a travel package to Kolkata is between October and March, owing to the pleasant and cool weather and perfect for knowing the city of joy. Due to its tropical climate, the city has light winter and hot summers. So, planning your trip in winter will make sightseeing comfortable and convenient for you. It is also winter when an extravagant festival, Durga Puja, is celebrated. Veena World offers Kolkata holiday packages at affordable prices, thus allowing you to enjoy your time like never before.
There are plenty of transportation options to move around the city with ease and all at affordable fares. You can travel via buses, metro, trams, autos, rickshaws, and ferries. Those looking for a convenient way to get around in the city should go for taxis and cabs. There are pre-paid taxi counters at the airport, Sealdah, and Howrah station from where you can find taxis to anywhere in the vibrant city at reasonable fares. With Veena World’s Kolkata day tours, no need to worry about getting around in the city. We ensure comfortable trips for travellers in AC cabs and travel buses.
Travelling with a group always ensures memorable times. And for a city like Kolkata, it will be more so! The city is full of tourist attractions, restaurants, water parks, and gardens where you can spend time with your loved ones and click group pics. By booking Veena World’s Kolkata group tours, you get to travel hassle-free with our caring and knowledgeable tour manager who is there to take care of every aspect of the group tour. Veena World offers day tours to famous places in the city such as Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, etc. You can even plan a picnic in the Botanical Gardens with your friends and family and gorge on some delicious Bengali street foods and traditional delicacies.
Kolkata is a city that celebrates food every single day. You will see many street food joints across the city, and choosing a few of them can be a tough choice. Booking one of Kolkata's holiday packages offered by Veena World, you will be able to try out street food items like jhal muri, ghugni, puchkas, Mughlai paratha, luchi-aloo dum, telebhaja, cutlets, chops, and many more. With Veena World, you get holiday packages to Kolkata where you can explore the best places to eat on a food tour for an entire day. The sheer romanticism for food in this city is something that you need to experience on your vacation.
Kolkata is one of the most iconic cities in India. It is worth every penny. The colonial touch, cultural history, rich architecture, and profound art forms attract thousands of tourists every year. Several museums, religious temples, football stadiums, colonial buildings, and extravagant celebrations make Kolkata one of the most loved places in India. Book our Kolkata city tour to explore a city that is beyond ordinary!
Kolkata is one of the most glorious cities in India and has its unique vibe and culture. Many things set this place apart from any other place in India; from mouth-watering food to rich culture, Kolkata is rightly called the City of Joy. This historic city has impressive architecture, old mansions, religious places, amusement parks, entertainment centres, planetaries, libraries, cricket grounds, and nightclubs. You can book our Kolkata sightseeing package to experience the vibrant energy of Kolkata. Veena World offers many affordable and wholesome packages that provide the best travel experience for one and all.
Get to know more about Kolkata before booking your tour packages
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal. With numerous city tour places, Kolkata is the second largest Indian city which shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitors with its rich cultural and natural heritage. Kolkata was the first capital of British India. It was established in the year 1686 as a result of the expansion plans of the British Raj by Job Charnock, who was also believed to be the founder of Calcutta. With a reliable and cost effectively priced Kolkata tour package, one can witness the royal past of this city in every nook and cranny. The streets of Northern Kolkata and other parts of the city are still home to many historic buildings and structures which are now declared as 'heritage structures'. Some of these historic buildings for Kolkata travel are Victoria Memorial, Raja Ram Mohan Palace, Fort William, Belur Math, and Writers Building.
Experience Kolkata
There are plenty of ghats where one sit, relax, and enjoy the sunset while sipping on tea on a low-cost Kolkata trip. With modernisation and development in various sectors, Kolkata is also becoming a bustling metropolis with modern metro, high rise buildings, vibrant nightlife, large corporate offices, shopping malls, etc. Along with numerous day tours, Kolkata is also popular for its lively nightlife, which houses innumerable bars and pubs. This city is also famous all across the country for varieties of eateries and food stalls. At every corner of this city, one can savour local Bengali food or try out local snacks such as jhalmuri and ghugni chaat. If you have a great interest in literature and cultural history of India, then you should book a reasonably priced Kolkata package and plan your travel itinerary accordingly. There are various travel companies offering various Kolkata tour packages at most competitive prices. Do some research and get the best one booked to visit and explore this city located on the banks of the river Hooghly.
Things to Do in Kolkata
The city of joy boasts of an illustrious past that is associated with fascinating art, marvellous architecture, and rich literature, which can be observed during Kolkata travel. Kolkata is also considered the cultural and intellectual hub of India. One who wants to witness the artistic grandeur, dazzling culture, and literary legacy of Kolkata must book a Kolkata trip package online that covers all the major sightseeing places of the city.
Here are some of the best places to visit in Kolkata which form an essential part any Kolkata tour:
• Dakshineswar Temple
This temple is one of the most famous and greatest religious sites in Kolkata. Devotees from various parts of the country book an online Kolkata package to visit this holy place. This temple is a beautiful spiritual retreat, which is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Rani Rasmani, the queen of Janbazar, founded this temple the construction of which started in the year 1847. The temple is spread over an area of 25 acres and is located adjacent to the banks of river Hooghly. Goddess Kali is worshipped in this temple and the statue of the Goddess is composed of black stone which is embellished with gold jewellery. During the month of Bhadra, Paush, and Chaitra, thousands of devotees visit this place. Thus, it is one of the most visited Kolkata city tour places.
• Shantiniketan - the hometown of Shri Rabindranath Tagore
This is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal and forms an integral part of every Kolkata tour. It is about 212 km north of Kolkata, which was formed by famous Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Earlier, Shantiniketan was known as Bhubandanga which was owned by the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore in 1901 started a school at Shantiniketan and named it Brahmacharya Ashram. This school was modeled as per the ancient gurukul system. Later, this school was expanded into a university and was renamed Bishwa-Bharati. The campus of Shantiniketan is adorned with splendid sculptures, frescoes, murals, and paintings of Ramkinkar, Rabindranath, Binodbehari Mukhopadhyay, Nandalal Bose and others. Moreover, this place is also popular for celebration of festivals like Poush Mela (December), Joydev Mela (January), Basanta Utsav (Holi) and other fairs. In addition to this, the famous mystic Baul Singers also attract visitors from various parts of the country to travel to Kolkata during vacations.
• Sunderbans
The unique and amazing Sundarbans National Park is the largest mangrove forest in the world. This national park is known for the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger. This world heritage site is a delight for every photographer and nature lover, and is among the top visited Kolkata city tour places. Most of the travel companies include this place in their Kolkata tour and travel packages to attract more clients. Moreover, this park is also home of a large array of wild species of flora and fauna.
• Belur Math
If you are planning a Kolkata trip this vacation with your parents or grandparents, then you must visit this place. This is one of the most important pilgrimage places in India. It was established in 1938 by Swami Vivekananda, the disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He established this math as a gesture of paying homage to his guru. This temple spreads over a large area of land which encompasses a big prayer hall with a statue of Ramakrishna. This temple is a beautiful monastery which also has several other temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Brahmananda, and Sri Sarada Devi. Located near the Hooghly River, this is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math. The temples here highlight a great fusion of Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, and Christian styles of architecture. The math stands proud as a symbol of secularism and the principle of universal faith. By visiting this place, one’s soul fills with contentment and peace. Thousands of tourists from various parts of the world look for Kolkata packages at reasonable costs to spend their vacations in this city. It is open for visitors from 6 am to 12 noon and then again from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Best Time to Visit Kolkata
The best time to take a Kolkata trip is in autumn and winter, that is, in the months between October and February. During this period, the weather is perfect and various festivals are celebrated here. For this reason, Kolkata witnesses the peak arrival of travellers from various parts of the country in this season, especially during Durga Puja. During this time, most of the travel companies offer Kolkata tour package with additional discounts and coupons to attract more people. Because of the eastern tropical climate, Kolkata has light winters and hot and humid summers. Travellers should try to avoid a Kolkata day tour in summers. They can choose monsoons, although that will not exactly be the best season to pay a visit. However, during the off-season, Kolkata tour packages are available at the cheapest rates.
