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Kolkata to Bishnupur Expedition: Temples, Tales, and Traditions

7 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Embark on a captivating journey with the Kolkata to Bishnupur Expedition, commencing with an 7:30 AM pickup from your Kolkata hotel. The 140-kilometer drive unfolds scenic landscapes, bringing you to the historic town of Bishnupur after 3 hours. Your exploration kicks off with the Shyam Ray Temple, renowned for its exquisite terracotta art depicting Hindu mythological scenes. Witness the unique horseshoe-shaped roof of the Jorbangla twin shrines before indulging in a delightful lunch at a local eatery. Continue your tour with a visit to the pyramidal Rasmancha, showcasing Bishnupur's distinctive architecture. The journey concludes with a stroll through local markets for Baluchari sarees, terracotta artifacts, and more. Explore the Bishnupur School of Hindustani Music and its rich history before bidding farewell to Bishnupur and returning to Kolkata by 8:00 PM. An enriching day of temples, tales, and traditions awaits.
What's included?
    Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
    English speaking local guide, if option selected.
    Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
    Lunch, if option selected.
    Bottled water in the car.
    Government Taxes.
    Exclusions
      Camera charges at monuments.
      Gratuities and optional activities.
      Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
      Please note
      • Infant seats available
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour. We provide pickup from all hotels in Kolkata
      What to bring