Kolkata 3-Hour Tour of Kumortuli - The Goddess Beckons
Overview
If you have been amazed at the amazingly beautiful idols you see during the Bengali festivals like Durga Puja and Kali Puja and always wanted to get behind the scenes then you will love this tour. This tour takes you to the traditional potters’ quarter in the north of the city. Not only does this neighborhood supply Gods and Goddess to the city but many of their creations are exported. It has been termed as one of the seven wonders of Calcutta and thus being in the city you surely cannot give it a miss. Available through the year barring a few weeks. Check with us!
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Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea - Local chai
- Snacks - Street side local food
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kumartuli, Hatkhola, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005, India
We will be spending most of our time in the artisans’ neighborhood and the river ghat and seeing the artisans create the world famous idols.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for infants.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All guides have been fully vaccinated.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We didn’t book for this one but the organizer -Majeet was so good that we went for it. Amazing place! The best time to visit is either before Durga Puja or before Diwali. It’s beautiful how every other shop is filled with so many hand made statues, some small and some huge. It was a beautiful exp...
We didn’t book for this one but the organizer -Majeet was so good that we went for it. Amazing place! The best time to visit is either before Durga Puja or before Diwali. It’s beautiful how every other shop is filled with so many hand made statues, some small and some huge. It was a beautiful experience. Loved it ! :)Kumortuli tour by Calcutta Photo Tours is an unforgettable cultural experience and a "must-do" in Kolkata. Manjit from Calcutta Photo Tours has incredible knowledge in photography and the local culture.
Kumortuli tour by Calcutta Photo Tours is an unforgettable cultural experience and a "must-do" in Kolkata. Manjit from Calcutta Photo Tours has incredible knowledge in photography and the local culture.Having done several tours already with Calcutta Photo Tours, I asked Manjit to suggest another, and this was one that he recommended. I would have never been to a place like this without Manjits help, and am eternally grateful that he made that recommendation. Not only were the photo opportuniti...
Having done several tours already with Calcutta Photo Tours, I asked Manjit to suggest another, and this was one that he recommended. I would have never been to a place like this without Manjits help, and am eternally grateful that he made that recommendation. Not only were the photo opportunities fabulous, but I learnt so much about how the whole process involved with the idols, and the work that goes into them, that I gained a new level of understanding of these icons and now, whenever I see one, I have a much greater appreciation of them. Manjit timed this tour to be done at just the right time, and provided a great commentary on what we were seeing and answered all my (ignorant!) questions. Highly recommended to get a different view of Kolkata and to see how creating such colour and vibrance happens. (I did this tour pre-COVID but the system won't let me enter the date)I loved this tour!! Again, I am not a photographer but the places that Manjit takes you to allows even the worst amateur photographer to snap a great photo. Visually spectacular and just so interesting to learn about how the status are made. Will go in this tour again when I return to Calcutta.
I loved this tour!! Again, I am not a photographer but the places that Manjit takes you to allows even the worst amateur photographer to snap a great photo. Visually spectacular and just so interesting to learn about how the status are made. Will go in this tour again when I return to Calcutta.This tour focuses traditional crafts and industries in Kolkata - and there are such interesting links to religious festivals and how the community designs and manages large scale celebratory events. It reminds you that people used to do things with their HANDS - and many still do. Something to th...
This tour focuses traditional crafts and industries in Kolkata - and there are such interesting links to religious festivals and how the community designs and manages large scale celebratory events. It reminds you that people used to do things with their HANDS - and many still do. Something to think about in this age of disposable plastics. The artistry and industry in display are compelling. Another great way to gain insights into the culture of this complex country and this compelling city - my favourite in India. Recommended. I did this tour preCOVID but the system won't let me enter the date.I have been to Kumortuli three times now. Endlessly fascinating and I can't get enough of this incredible community. As well as the artisans, there is splendid food (thanks, Manjit); a close-up look at the river and the ghats. This is a brilliant excursion.
I have been to Kumortuli three times now. Endlessly fascinating and I can't get enough of this incredible community. As well as the artisans, there is splendid food (thanks, Manjit); a close-up look at the river and the ghats. This is a brilliant excursion.