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Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary

Places Covered

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Kolkata Malda

www.thomascook.in Daywise Itinerary

ARRIVAL AT KOLKATA

Welcome on arrival at Kolkata and Transfer to Hotel, Overnight at Hotel. Evening free for leisure. Day 1 Kolkata is the city of Joy, contrast and culture. Once it was the capital of and now is the capital of Bengal. A visit to Kolkata may bring visitors to be in touch with combination of a rich 300 years old cultural heritage, vibrant modern life and cultures of different communities. Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata was the first headquarter of the Company and later served as the capital of British India until 1912.

KOLKATA TO SHANTINIKETAN VIA BISHNUPUR

Morning after breakfast transfer to Bishnupur (145 KM / 3.30 Hrs). Day 2 Bishnupur is a town in the District of . It is famous for its terracotta temples and baluchari sarees. The town has a glorious past that is reflected in its rich architecture, music and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. It prospered in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Ruled by a line of Hindu Rajas of the Malla dynasty, Bishnupur developed a unique form of architecture and has perhaps the most brilliant and detailed terracotta work in Eastern India that has withstood the ravages of time. The history of Bishnupur can be traced back to 694 AD, when King Raghunath I founded the Malla dynasty. However it was much later in 994 AD that the place was named Bishnupur. The name is derived from the name of God 'Vishnu'. The majority of the people belong to the 'Vaishnava' sect. Followed by Half Day Bishnupur local sightseeing covering - Rasmancha, Jorebangla Temple of Keshto Rai, Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai, Madanmohan Temple, Lalbandh, Krishnabandh and Pokabandh. Post lunch transfer to Shantiniketan (113 KM / 3 Hrs). Shantiniketan is a small town near in the of West Bengal. Famous due to Nobel laureate , whose vision became what is now a University Town - Visva- Bharati University; the place now attracts thousands of visitors each year.Shantiniketan was earlier called Bhubandanga (named after Bhuban Dakat, a local dacoit), and was owned by the Tagore family. In 1862, Maharishi Devendranath Tagore, the poet's father, while on a boat journey to Raipur, came across a landscape with red soil and lush green paddy fields. He decided to plant more saplings and built a small house. He called his home Shantiniketan. He founded an ashram here in 1863 and became the initiator of the Bramho Samaj. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

www.thomascook.in FULL DAY SHANTINIKETAN LOCAL

Morning after breakfast full day Shantiniketan local sightseeing covering Uttaryan Complex (houses of Tagore- Udayan, Shyamali, Konarak, Day 3 Udichi, Punashchha and Bichitra Museum), Visva Bharati University Campus, , Kopai River, Saturday's and Sunday's Haat (handicrafts fair), Amar Kutir and Deer Park at Ballavpur, Bird Sanctuary (Prokriti Bikhon Kendra), Prantik, Shyer Bithi (Eco-park) at Lahabadh, Srijani (Sati Pith Temple), Siksha Bhavana, Vidya Bhavana, Sangeet Bhavana, Patha Bhavana, Nippon Bhavana, Sriniketan, Chhatimtala, Rabindra Bhavan, Kala Bhavana. Evening free for individual activity. Over night at Hotel.

TRANSFER FROM SHANTINIKETAN TO MALDA

Morning after breakfast transfer to Malda (198 KM / 4 Hrs). Malda is a base for visiting Gaur and Pandua. Gaur, capital to three dynasties of Day 4 ancient Bengal - the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Nawabs - has seen three distinct eras of glory. Pandua, once the alternate seat of power to Gaur, has the third largest concentration of Muslim monuments in Bengal. Historical monuments include the mosque Jami' Masjid (1566) and the landmark Nimasari tower across the river. During the 18th century it was the seat of prosperous cotton and silk industries. Mulberry plantations and mango orchards occupy large areas; mango trade and silk manufacture are the main economic activities. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

www.thomascook.in FULL DAY MALDA LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Morning after breakfast full day Malda local sightseeing covering Gaur, 12 km south of Malda, right on the Indo-Bangladesh border is one of Day 5 the most important Historical places of 14th and 15th century Bengal having immense value from the archeological point of view. The relics particularly worth seeing are the Bara Sona Mosque, Dakhil Darwajah (built in 1425), Qadam Rasul Mosque, Lattan Mosque and the ruins of the extensive fortification. There are colourful enameled tiles on the Gomti Gate and Firoz Minar. Gol Ghar, Chika Masjid, Qutwali Gate, 12 gated Mosque and Qudm-e-rasul are the other point of attraction. After Lunch proceed to Pandua, 18 km north of Malda, another important site of archeological importance has some impressive Muslim architecture including the vast Adina Mosque built by Sikander Shah in 1369. It is one of the largest mosques in India,built over a Hindu temple, and has 378 small domes. The Eklakhi mausoleum and several smaller mosques are the other places of attractions in Pandua followed by Adina Deer Park, Nimasarai Tower, Jami Masjid, Pandua Shrine, Piran-e-Pir Shrine, Lost monastery of Jagjivanpur and Ramakrishna Mission Temple. Evening free for individual activity. Over night at Hotel.

TRANSFER FROM MALDA TO MURSHIDABAD

Morning After breakfast transfer to Murshidabad (135 KM / 3 Hrs) through beautiful rural Bengal. The last capital city of independent Bengal Day 6 was named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the Dewan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. It is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi. A city of splendors and famous for its silk, was made capital of Bengal in 1717. The British shifted the capital to Kolkata in 1773. Afternoon visit local markets and Bhagirathi River. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

www.thomascook.in FULL DAY MURSHIDABAD LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Morning After breakfast proceed for a full day Murshidabad local sightseeing covering The Hazarduari Palace, or the palace with a Day 7 thousand doors is the chief tourist attraction of Murshidabad. This three-storied palace was built in 1837 by Duncan McLeod for the Nawab Najim Humaun Jah, descendent of Mir Zafar. It has thousand doors (among which only 900 are real) and 114 rooms and 8 galleries, built in European architectural style. It is now a museum and has an exquisite collection of armoury, splendid paintings, exhaustive portraits of the Nawabs, various works of art including beautiful works of ivory (Murshidabad School) of China (European) and many other valuables. The Armoury has 2700 arms in its collections of which only few are displayed. Swords used by Shiraj-ud-Daulla and his grandfather, Nawab Alivardi Khan, can be seen here. The other attractionsin this floor are Vintage Cars and Fittan Cars used by the Nawabs and their families. Between the palace and the Imambara is a small mosque, 'Madina', with colourful tiled verandahs. The Mosque has an ornamented replica of Hazrat Muhammad's tomb at Madina. Around the palace are other attractions like the Imambara, Wasef Manzil, Katara Mosque, Jahankosha Canon,Jafarganj Cemetery, Khosh Bagh, Katgola, Nasipur Palace, Footi Mosque, Moti Jheel, Nimak Haram Deori (The Traitor's Gate). Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

TRANSFER FROM MURSHIDABAD TO KOLKATA

After breakfast transfer to Kolkata (235 KM / 5.30 Hrs) through beautiful rural Bengal via Plassey, where the historic battle was fought in Day 8 1757 between Nawab Siraj-Ud-Daula and Lord Clive, of . En-route lunch at local restaurant. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

www.thomascook.in KOLKATA SIGHTSEEING (08HRS / 80KMS)

Morning at 9.30 AM starts the full day city tour, drive by the old heritage building of BBD Bagh and visit the bank of the River Ganga to Day 9 understand the significance of the mighty river in our life. Also visit the famous Bridge, Victoria Memorial (museum closed on Monday and National Holidays), St. Paul's Cathedral and Kalighat Temple; you will finish the day's tour at the 's House, the headquarter of the of Charity. Overnight at Hotel.

DEPARTURE TRANSFER.

Transfer to airport to connect your flight to the next destination, TOUR ENDS. Day 10

www.thomascook.in Accomodation

Dee Empresa Hotel Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Kolkata | 3 Nights

Santiniketan Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Shantiniketan | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Malda Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Malda | 2 Nights

Berhampore Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Murshidabad | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Astor Hotel Or Similar (Deluxe) Destination : Kolkata | 3 Nights

Santiniketan Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Deluxe) Destination : Shantiniketan | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Malda Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Deluxe) Destination : Malda | 2 Nights

Berhampore Tourist Lodge Or Similar (Deluxe) Destination : Murshidabad | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in The Peerless Inn Or Similar (Premium) Destination : Kolkata | 3 Nights

Camilla Or Similar (Premium) Destination : Shantiniketan | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Golden Park Hotel & Resort Or Similar (Premium) Destination : Malda | 2 Nights

The Fame Or Similar (Premium) Destination : Murshidabad | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Inclusion

09 Nights Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis at the above mentioned hotels Breakfast

Exclusion

Any other meal not mentioned in price includes. Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary/Guide Charges/Porter charges Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges. Any expenses of personal nature. Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, , strike, political unrest etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual which will be collected directly from the guest. Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, mineral water, porter, tip etc.

Supplement per STANDARD DELUXE PREMIUM person

MAP (Dinner) 3600 4950 5850 Supplement

AP (Lunch + 9900 11750 Dinner) 7200 Supplement

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