Kind Kolkata 5 days / 4 nights From 7,250 HKD ++

Explore one of the largest cities in India, considered the cultural heart, home to the Bengal Renaissance where famous writers, poets, film directors and Nobel Prize winners began.

Enjoy the peaceful town of Kolkata, situated on the Hooghly river bank, visit the Indian Museum and discover Buddhist Gandharan art, peruse the Marble Palace which has stood tall since 1840 and be sure to explore Mother Teresa Mission and Motherhouse to see where the great saint lived.

Navigate across cobble stone footpaths, walk past sweeping esplanades and enjoy ornament pools as you get lost in the great city of Kolkata over 6 wonderful days and 5 peaceful nights.

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Day 1 Hong Kong – Kolkata Depart Hong Kong via KA 168 at 2050hrs and arrive in Kolkata at 2315hrs, enjoy your meet and greet prior to your hotel transfer.

Day 2 Kolkata Welcome to Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), the capital of West Bengal, one of the largest cities in India. Considered the cultural capital of India, home to the Bengal Renaissance, generations of famous poet, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners have their origins traced to this wonderful city situated on the Hooghly river bank. You will be escorted to the city where there is much to see, visit and do, places we recommend are highlighted below.

Begin your tour with the Indian Museum, located on Chowringhee road you will find this amazing structure housing a wealth of knowledge. Standing tall since 1877, this aesthetically pleasing Italian style of architecture is hard to miss. Peruse various collections of exhibits, unique fossils, Buddhist Gandharan art and many more exciting spectacles.

Indian Museum Be sure to check out St. Paul’s Cathedral, her gothic style stained glass windows and Florentine frescoes are quite amazing. Constructed in the early 1800s, this is the largest cathedral in the city, located right next to the Birla Planetarium.

St. Paul’s Cathedral Head to Dakshineswar Kali Temple, north of Kolkata. Built in 1847 on the banks of the Hooghly, across the river from Belur Math, headquarters of Ramakrisha Mission, considered a heaven of peace and religious harmony. The temple is connected with the famous 19th century saint Shri Ramakrisha Dakshineswar Kali Temple who revived Hinduism during the British Raj.

A true beauty, Victoria Memorial, since 1921 this structure has been considered a symbol of Kolkata. White marble surrounds the wonderful garden, housing a museum that contains memorabilia connected to Queen Victoria during the British Raj. A great place to walk in the morning, light and sound shows care also held here in both English and Bengali. Victoria Memorial

Day 3 Kolkata This day has been allocated as a free day for you to do as you please, do note that your regular tour guide and transportation will not be provided.

Day 4 Kolkata Enjoy your final full day of the city, navigate your way over cobble stone footpaths past ornament pools, sweeping esplanades and perhaps take a ride on the famous metro before the day is done.

Head on over to Marble Palace which has now been converted into a museum. Built in 1840 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, one can easily spend an entire afternoon examining the previous objects d’art such as the works of Rubens and Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Marble Palace

Another temple worth visiting can be found in Shyambazar; Pareshnath Jain Temple. Enjoy walking around this area, see the ornate mass of mirrors, glass mosaics and coloured stones that overlook the peaceful garden.

Pareshnath Jain Temple

Mother Teresa Mission & Motherhouse is a must visit on your trip. Here visitors pay respects at her large tomb, located inside the charity building. A small museum contains her sandals and battered enamel dinner bowl, while upstairs her room has been preserved in the simplistic ordinary manner she humbly lived her extraordinary life, a crown-of-thorns above her modest camp bed remains.

Mother Teresa Mission & Motherhouse

Allow your guide to take you to Eden Gardens, where you can find Kolkata’s cricket stadium. Named after Lord Auckland’s sister, this serene garden contains a tiny Burmese pagoda at a small lake.

Eden Gardens You may notice that one of the important spectacles that frame the skyline of the riverfront is Howrah Bridge. Head over and discover a peaceful ambiance, much can be seen from this great structure.

Day 5 Kolkata This day has been allocated as a free day for you to do as you please, feel free to use the Howrah Bridge tour guide to revisit any places previously seen or to go elsewhere.

Be sure to plan your transfer to the airport for your flight at 0010hrs.

Depart Kolkata via KA 169 at 0010hrs and arrive in Hong Kong at 0600hrs.

Program Information*

Option A (3-star hotels): One passenger: 7,250 HKD – 8,480 HKD Two passengers: 5,950 HKD – 7,180 HKD per person

Option B (4-star hotels): One passenger: 8,960 HKD – 10,800 HKD Two passengers: 7,660 HKD – 9,500 HKD per person

Option C (5-star hotels): One passenger: 10,200 HKD – 14,200 HKD Two passengers: 8,900 HKD – 12,900 HKD per person

Package includes: Transport: All transport services including all arrival/departure transfers at the airport, sightseeing and all excursions as per the above program via your air conditioned Toyota Innova (no Transport services for day 3). Guide: Local English speaking guide during sightseeing of Kolkata on day 2, 4 & 5 as per above program (no guide services for day 3). Entrances: Entrances of each monument as per program (as per below list) per person per visit only. Govt. Service Tax 3.09%

Package does not include: Airfare and meals. Camera / video fees at the monuments. Visa, insurance & airport tax (if any). Expenses of a person nature such as laundry, telephone bills, alcohol, tips, porterage etc. Anything else not mentioned in the inclusive section.

Monument Entrances included per person per visit: Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Marble Palace & St. John Church *Valid until 31st March 2013

Hotel Options 3-STAR HOTELS:

Hotel Room Category

Hotel Heaven Standard www.hotelheaven.in/ De Empresa www.deeempresa.com/ Fairlawn www.fairlawnhotel.com/ Lindsay Executive www.hotellindsay.com/ The Floatel Sunrise www.floatelhotel.com/

4-STAR HOTELS:

Hotel Room Category

The New Kenilworth Standard www.kenilworthhotels.com/ Fortune Select Loudon www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Selec t_Loudon Lytton www.lyttonhotelindia.com/ Peerless Inn Superior www.peerlesshotels.com/kolkata/ The Pride Hotel Deluxe www.pridehotel.com/kolkata-hotels/index.aspx Chrome Hotel Chrome Room www.chromehotel.in/

5-STAR HOTELS:

Hotel Room Category

Hotel Hindustan International Standard www.hhihotels.com/kolkata/ ITC Sonar Executive Club www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcsonar.aspx The Park Deluxe www.theparkhotels.com/kolkata Taj Bengal www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Cities/About-Kolkata The Oberoi Grand www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_kolkata Hyatt Regency Hyatt Guest House www.kolkata.regency.hyatt.com

Package is inclusive of breakfast and all taxes in HKD

* (Except from 21 December 20 12 till 06 January 20 13 since due to Christmas & New Year period some hotels apply supplement on room as well as for Mandatory Gala Dinner).