Unforgettable 11 Day Guided Tour of India
Unravel the secrets of the three most extraordinary cities in India - Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Visit thrilling sights and learn about the wealthy colourful history and culture.
Kolkata sightseeing tour of the throbbing metropolis city, a 350-year-old cultural capital of India. Where India And England Collide, the incredible Kolkata Tour.
As old Calcutta, its reputation of squalor and decay has now been superseded to some degree by a modern, streamlined city.
Locally it is now regarded as the intellectual and cultural capital of India with its air-conditioned shopping malls and new suburbs.
A blossoming culture of self-made middle class drives this city forward and upwards in a never ending attempt to throw off its past.
Poverty lives alongside a feast of colonial-era architecture and grand old clubs frequented by Bengali gentry. Kolkata sightseeing tours of the throbbing metropolis city on your list for 2017 !!
You may be pleasantly surprised that your initial impression of Kolkata was wrong in that its high slum days are over and it has entered a much more affluent era.
Residents of this former capital of British India are known for their friendliness compared to other Indian cities and are welcoming and helpful. One thing you must try is the Bengali cuisine as it has a wide variety of much milder dishes than elsewhere.
Unravel the secrets of the three most extraordinary cities in India - Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Visit thrilling sights and learn about the wealthy colourful history and culture.
Unravel the secrets of the three most extraordinary cities in India - Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Visit thrilling sights and learn about the wealthy colourful history and culture.
Autumn, October and November, is the best time to visit for its cooler weather but all it is the epitome of festivals. Diwali is one of those festivals, and the area is adorned in colour and parades. It is also a very busy time, and crowds are everywhere. This will have an affect on costs when holidaying here and it would be more expensive. April to May is hot and humid at around 45º and remains that way until the first monsoon showers.
Costs while holidaying in Kolkata vary according to your type of holiday and budget. Rooms can cost anything from 2,000 RS for basic accommodation to 5,000 for a boutique type hotel. Simple lunch meals at a locals cafe can cost 100 RS up to 1,200 RS in a buffet style top restaurant. Travelling around the city can be cheap if you take the metro or bus averaging at 20 RS per ticket. Short taxi rides can be anything 50-100 RS.
You should always try to dress modestly and be conscious of your surroundings and traditions. Remain calm and keep your plans flexible. Unexpected things happen all the time here, and you could find yourself hanging around a lot waiting in queues. Do not forget your vaccinations before you go and take with you some extra medicine for upset stomachs. Beware the traffic its relentless loud and smelly take extra care when crossing the road. Tours are cheap !
Temperatures in February are around 22º so still pleasant enough for sightseeing and from then on temperatures begin their slow climb. In April and May temperatures can reach 45º with humidity at 90% this can be very uncomfortable for most. After the first showers, it drops to around 35º but with less humidity. October and November have the best climates for visiting with warm days and cooler evenings. Ideal for private trekking tours!
Autumn, October and November, is the best time to visit for its cooler weather but all it is the epitome of festivals. Diwali is one of those festivals, and the area is adorned in colour and parades. It is also a very busy time, and crowds are everywhere. This will have an affect on costs when holidaying here and it would be more expensive. April to May is hot and humid at around 45º and remains that way until the first monsoon showers.
Costs while holidaying in Kolkata vary according to your type of holiday and budget. Rooms can cost anything from 2,000 RS for basic accommodation to 5,000 for a boutique type hotel. Simple lunch meals at a locals cafe can cost 100 RS up to 1,200 RS in a buffet style top restaurant. Travelling around the city can be cheap if you take the metro or bus averaging at 20 RS per ticket. Short taxi rides can be anything 50-100 RS.
You should always try to dress modestly and be conscious of your surroundings and traditions. Remain calm and keep your plans flexible. Unexpected things happen all the time here, and you could find yourself hanging around a lot waiting in queues. Do not forget your vaccinations before you go and take with you some extra medicine for upset stomachs. Beware the traffic its relentless loud and smelly take extra care when crossing the road. Tours are cheap !
Temperatures in February are around 22º so still pleasant enough for sightseeing and from then on temperatures begin their slow climb. In April and May temperatures can reach 45º with humidity at 90% this can be very uncomfortable for most. After the first showers, it drops to around 35º but with less humidity. October and November have the best climates for visiting with warm days and cooler evenings. Ideal for private trekking tours!