Hidden Treasures of Bengal

Tour Code: TE_01

[su_dropcap size=”4″]E[/su_dropcap]xperience the charm and beauty of Bengal with this completely off-the-beaten-track cultural and rural tour. Enjoy the strains of traditional Baul music, see doll-makers at work and take in the fresh air of the forests of Bankura. Book now for travel from December onward and get the best prices we can offer.

Day 1

Arrival

Arrive in Kolkata and take a small city tour in the second half of the day.

Day 2

Tepantar

Visit Jaydev Kenduli, the heart of Baul music and where singers continue to reside – Shantiniketan, synonymous with Rabindranath Tagore – stay in Tepantar, the abode of theatre artistes.

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Day 3

Tepantar

Visit Natungram, a place where doll-makers still practise their craft

Day 4

Nimdih

Visit Bankura, a place of beauty with hills, dams, forests and much more – stay in Nimdih village

Day 5

Nimdih

Visit Dalma hills and lakes – Deulghata, a 6th century temple – stay in Nimdih village

Day 6

Nimdih/Kolkata

Visit Charida to see mask-makers at work – Maldi to see more local artistry – back to Kolkata

Day 7

Rest Day in Kolkata

Take the day at your own pace and explore the bylanes of Kolkata

Day 8

Gorbhanga

Get some more music fix in Gorbhanga with the soulful vocals of Bauls and Fakirs – stay overnight

Day 9

Kolkata

Return to Kolkata by evening.

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Day 10

Kolkata

Day trip to the fascinating Patachitra village and watch centuries old tradition of patua scrolls being made.

Day 11

Departure

Leave from Kolkata.

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