Meet the makers
Visit selected sculptors' workshops when their work schedule permits. Learn about the process behind the images and the preparation that precedes the festival.
KOLKATA · WEST BENGAL · A PRIVATE MIDASIA ROUTES EXPERIENCE
Kolkata Durga Puja Tour with Bengali Cultural Hosts
Art, devotion and a city alive with light.
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AN INVITATION, NOT JUST A VISIT
Kolkata's Durga Puja brings together devotion, design and family life. Explore the artistry of the city while a Bengali host helps you understand the memories and customs behind the celebration.
Visit selected artisan workshops and festival settings with a Bengali cultural guide. A family puja or shared meal can be included when hosts invite guests. Your programme balances the city's energy with private transfers, comfortable accommodation and time to pause.
HOW YOU BECOME PART OF IT
Moments to make your own.
A city of pandals
Explore a considered selection of festival installations, from traditional settings to contemporary design. Your guide plans the route around access and crowd conditions.
A Bengali welcome
A family puja or hosted meal can offer a more personal perspective when an invitation is available. Discover the food and conversation that surround the occasion.
Light, sound & time to rest
Choose an evening outing for the city's illumination, balanced with comfortable transfers and downtime. There is no need to rush from every pandal to the next.
YOUR PACE
Three to five days around your preferred phase of the festival.
WHEN TO COME
Annual Durga Puja, usually in September or October, according to that year's calendar.
WHERE YOU STAY
A luxury Kolkata hotel chosen for service and sensible festival access.
Thoughtfully arranged, personally confirmed.
Family invitations and workshop access are arranged individually. Crowds may require short walks from vehicle drop-off points.
Tell us your dates, party size, preferred comfort level and any mobility or dietary needs. Your personal proposal sets out the hosts, accommodation, transfers, included activities and price before you book.
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Every journey is individually arranged. Festival dates, family invitations, charter flights and special access are confirmed in your personal proposal. Accommodation is selected to suit the destination and your preferences.