Kolkata Urban Adventures

24/07/2017

Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary in attracts myriad of bird species that are native to the state and other parts of the world.



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30/06/2017

The Tagore House in Kolkata displays photographs to life-sized portraits, old musical records and evolution of the legendary Rabindranath Tagore as a philosopher and poet.



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21/06/2017

The walls of the St.Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata vividly depicts the life of St. Paul (an apostle who taught the gospel of the Christ to the first century world).



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13/06/2017

Did you know?

Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is the largest planetarium in Asia and the second largest in the world.

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06/06/2017

The Indian Museum in has the most exquisite collection of ornaments, skeletons, antiques, armors, mummies and stunning Mughal paintings to watch out for.



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01/06/2017

College Street in is a paradise of book lovers that attracts crowd around the globe.


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22/05/2017

The Kalighat Temple in is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas all over India where few body parts of Goddess Sati (wife of lord Shiva) had fallen.



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16/05/2017

Sunderbans in is the world’s largest deltaic forest, formed by amalgamation of two rivers - Ganga and Brahmaputra.



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09/05/2017

The Belur Math in is a flawless blend of Indian, Christian and Islamic architecture as it resembles a temple, church and mosque when viewed from different angles.



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03/05/2017

The Marble Palace in is made from more than 100 types of Italian marbles in 1835. It also boasts classy antiques of the British era.


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28/04/2017

, also called the “City of Joy” was the second most important city of the whole British Empire, after London.

24/04/2017

Kumortuli in Kolkata is known for its exquisite clay idol-making, especially during Durga Puja. This potter’s village represents a string of history within itself.



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19/04/2017

Lal Dighi, also called Tank Square or Dalhousie Square, is a man-made lake that dates back to the British Era. Surrounded by lush greenery, it is a perfect spot for angling.



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27/09/2016

The Temple in the heart of ’s Tangra area, offers noodles and chop suey to Goddess Kali.The area is also known as India's very own Watch the video as this Kali temple is one of a kind!
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With noodles and chop suey for offerings, this Kali temple is one of a kind!

19/09/2016

Have you experienced this early morning frenzy?
Better known as , the Flower Market is located in Mullick Ghat near the southeast end of . This venue is a ’s paradise as the flower market is fascinatingly colourful virtually 24 hours a day. The best time to visit Kolkata flower market is early in the morning when fresh flowers are brought in by workers laden on their heads


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29/08/2016

The Idols of and her children are the most important part of the grand celebrations during Durga Puja. The Goddess in her full avatar appears stabbing Mahishaura's torso while riding the Lion. To her left stand Saraswati and Karthika while on her right, stand Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and his two wives in the form of two banana trunks. This entire structure is or frame is called the .


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26/08/2016

Known for its , is famous for & , praised for their intricate designs and proud posture. Terracotta is one of the first attempts of man at clay modelling and has been perfected with time to produce these beauteous caricatures. You can find these horses in two colors, with a tint of red or in a shade of black, depending on how they have been smoked in fire. The Bankura Horse is a symbol of Indian handicrafts today and adorns the homes of thousands of people worldwide.

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03/08/2016

Witnessing it’s journey from being the first capital of British India, to become the ‘ ’, one of the few historic entities that is India’s intellectual and cultural capital. As a heritage of Kolkata and perhaps the oldest operating public transport in Asia, Kolkata has been on the run since 1867. Trams have been intimately associated with the history and lifestyle of Kolkata and have portrayed Kolkata’s culture. The first tram cars were imported from England & were horse-drawn cars. The is currently the only tramway in India.The Esplanade tram depot in the city, is the permanent home to the Tram museum and serves as a destination that houses photographs of different kinds of trams in history, old archives, replicas of horse-driven cars, tram tickets and passes. Visit Kolkata with us and don't forget to take a tram ride in these jolties!


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09/07/2016

THE MAKING OF GODDESS DURGA!
is a traditional potters’ quarter in that ages over 300 years.This place is the residence of almost all artists who make idols of Goddess Durga, which are used in different pandals, outside Kolkata and even abroad. It is said, in early days, instead of buying these idols, families invited the kumor(artisan) home to stay as a house guest weeks before the Puja, during which time he sculpted the idol. The narrow maze of lanes and alleyways team with humanity, and gods and goddesses in various states of creation.Wander through them, & watch the artists at work revealing a fascinating world.


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22/06/2016

BASANT UTSAV - KOLKATA AT ITS CULTURAL BEST

Holi, celebrated with great enthusiasm as “Boshonto Utshob” in Shantiniketan, Kolkata is also known as Basant Utsav or Dol Purnima. The culture of celebrating of Basant Utsav or the Spring Festival was started by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore at the Rabindra Bharati University. Tourists from all over the globe arrive every year at the Shantiniketan to witness and take part in the merriment, which is elegant and intensifying. Cheerful boys and girls welcome the spring season not only with the colors but also sing beautiful songs and perform graceful dances (tunes of Tagore’s songs – Rabindra sangeet & Rabindra nritya) that become the show stoppers of the event. It is a grand sight every year for Tagore lovers. The celebrations of Basant Utsav take place with the ultimate grace and dignity with the enchanting hymns and mantras in the peaceful ambiance of Shantiniketan. Don’t miss a chance to witness this elegant way of celebrating Holi or the Basant Utsav in West Bengal.



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