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Calcutta Contrast Tour

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Calcutta Contrast Tour

Based on Satyajit Ray's Masterpiece "The Middleman", the Calcutta Contrast tour tries to bring forth the contrast in the life of local city dwellers.Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding peace amidst the chaos at a hidden space.The whole sale markets are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades,a city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India's largest wholesale bazaars and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food and people.To finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Kolkata (Calcutta)
What's Not Included
  • Internet handling Charges
Important Information
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  • Duration: 4h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Calcutta Contrast Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Calcutta Contrast Tour?

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Calcutta Contrast Tour price starts from $52.55.

Which attractions will I visit with Calcutta Contrast Tour?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Which company provides Calcutta Contrast Tour?

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Calcutta Contrast Tour is hosted by Calcutta Capsule. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

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Calcutta Capsule

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No Touristy spots,No big groups,No overdose of Historical facts.Fall in love with Calcutta the local way. Experience the most unique city tours,where not a guide but just a local,shows you the city like a friend showing you around.Live where the tours are.Experience staying in a 5th generation traditional Family home penthouse in the oldest residential area of Calcutta : Look out for Owl's nest Calcutta and Heritage Kolkata Homestay. Fine dining homemade food with rooftop sunset and Kite Flying.The Magic Hour Walk: An early morning adventure tour to watch the city wake up. We start @ 5 am catching the first tram of the day exploring the city when its still not busy. The Calcutta contrast Walk: Visit the whole sale bazaars(markets) of Calcutta followed by a visit to the intellectual zones of the local folk;feel the difference between Romance and Finance. The Alleyway Food Walk: Find your way through the mystical narrow alleyways of Calcutta leading to century old Street food stalls.

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  • Duration: 4 hours
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