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Walking Tour Through Various Kolkata Markets

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E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    7-8 hours

  • Start time

    8:30am pickup

  • Meeting Point
    Pick up from your hotel. (Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details)
  • Ending Point

    Same as starting point

Key Highlights

  • Start your tour at the sweet smelling Flower Market that’s nearly 125 year old!
  • Find multipurpose goods at Chitpur Road, New Market and Bara Bazaar
  • Electric goods galore at the Ezra Street Market!
  • At the Mechua Fruit Market, sample some unique Indian fruits
  • Behold some intricate handiwork at the Kumartuli Idol’s Market
  • Pick up as many books as you like at the College Street Book Market
  • Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted

Overview

This walking tour is a real treat for shoppers as your expert guide leads you through a variety of different markets dedicated to different purposes around Kolkata. The tour begins with a visit to 125 year old Flower Market which is bound in amazing scents at every turn. Feel free to wear a string of jasmine or roses in your hair as you continue onward to the Bara Bazar (literally meaning Big Market) for multipurpose goods! Bara Bazaar is home to everything you could think of buying from clothes to electronics to beauty accessories and even crockery!


This tour is a combination of walk and drive but it’s best to be physically and mentally prepared for the excursion. You find even more multipurpose goods markets as you continue onward to Chitpur Road and New Market. For those who are particularly excited for electronic goods, the Ezra Street market is a boon
At the Mechua Fruit Market, sample some unique Indian fruits and take home some delightful and juicy treats. Continue onward to Kumartuli Idol’s Market and behold the stunning designs and handicraft work that goes into making these beautiful idols. Finally, wrap up your walking tour at College Street Book Market and pick up a bedside read or two before enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel


About The Supplier:
Le Passage to India Journeys is India’s premier Destination Management Company with a country-wide network and dedicated teams that specialise in every aspect of travel. The Company has an elaborate network of owned offices across India and strategic alliances in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. LPTI is dedicated to ensuring that every step of the journey, down to the last detail, is taken care of – with in-depth product knowledge and range of services offered, highly trained and motivated teams, an exclusive panel of knowledgeable guides, and a Wi-Fi-equipped modern transport fleet.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Transport
  • Entrance fee
  • English speaking local guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Pick up times are approximate. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.


Please reach your hotel lobby 5 min prior to the departure Time.


This Tour can operate with min. 2 & max. 7 of people.


If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers, a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.


What to wear: Suitable comfortable clothing . What to bring: bring your own bottle, sunglasses and caps


This tour involves lot of walking hence physical fitness is mandatory

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