Durga Puja
Kolkata, In the Presence of Maa Durga
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Morning/Arrival
• Discreet arrival in Kolkata with private transfers through vibrant festive streets.
• Check-in to Heritage/Luxury hotels; Unwind and absorb the city's celebratory rhythm.
• Cultural orientation introducing the spirit of Durga Puja and the language of pandals.
Afternoon
• The 1st Darshan - Whispers of Heritage: Private visit to 200+ year old Bonedi Baris Shovabazar Raj Bari with Heritage puja, ancestral stories & a sumptuous traditional Bengali lunch with the family.
• Hands-on dhak drumming:
• Feel the primal rhythm of Durga Puja as master drummers introduce you to the heartbeat of the festival.
• Proceed to Kumartoli to have a first hand experience how the earth transforms to Maa Durga at the hands of skilled artisans at Exclusive private workshops where master artisans sculpt the goddess, revealing generations-old traditions.
• Privileged Preview visits to Pandals of North Kolkata as the evening beckons, understanding the nuances of Durga puja and Puja Celebrations in Bengal. Back to the Hotel for some rest and getting ready for a night of Pandal light viewing hopping.
Evening
• Dinner at the Hotel or visit Tangra, the famous area serving authentic Chinese cuisine.
• Late Night/Early Morning: Security-escorted pandal hopping seeing the lights of some iconic Pujas
HERITAGE · DEVOTION · FESTIVE NIGHTS
Morning
• A Kolkata Breakfast Ritual: Begin the day with the iconic Club Kachori, jalebi, Samosa at Kaligodam/ Sharma tea stall and Gupta/ KC Das/ Ganguram for the famous Sandesh, Rasgullas and iconic Bengali sweets.
Afternoon
• Back to the Hotel and get ready to proceed to the Pandals of Central Kolkata as the afternoon beckons, for a slightly more unhurried visits and darshan and avoid the rush of the visitors seen in the evening.
• Lunch at the Iconic Restuarants of Kolkata: Barbeque/Peter Cat/ Mocambo. Back to Hotel for some rest followed by Hi tea.
Day2 HERITAGE · DEVOTION · FESTIVE
Evening
• 5.30 pm – leave for a VIP Darshan of Maa Kali at one of the foremost Shaktipeets at the historical Kalighat Temple: Enter the sanctum with privileged access as rituals unfold in quiet reverence, guided by cultural narration.
• 7 pm - Hooghly River Cruise: Curated exploration of the Hooghly heritage ghats, colonial echoes, riverside stories, with baul singers and kolkata's famous bands, followed by a relaxed return to the city and some serious Pandal Hopping with the famous Puchkas, jhal muri & chaats of Kolkata, with Sahrwali & Marwari Cuisine.
Night
• Pandal Trails After Dark: Security-escorted privileged pandal hopping experience, completing beautifully lit pandal yet to be seen: Cultural conversations as the city glows in devotion, blurring the line between observer & participant.
Morning
• Breakfast at Share market with the famous Chai, toast, Malai toast, Gujia vadas, Chillas etc., and then proceed to Visit Dakshineshwar and Belur Math with VIP access to the temple sanctum, with cultural narration and introduction to Swami Vivekananda, as rituals unfold in quiet, unhurried grace.
Afternoon
• Proceed for Lunch, Retire to the Hotel for some much needed rest and reenergize for the night.
Night
• A sumptuous Bengali cuisine sampling over Dinner at Kewpie / 6, Ballygunge Place followed by Exclusive access to a Premium Dandiya Night and then towards the Security-escorted pandal hopping experience at the south Kolkata most celebrated pandals
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