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9N/10D Purulia, Bishnupur, Murshidabad & Kolkata - Rural Bengal Arts & History

Kolkata, Purulia, Bishnupur, Murshidabad, Shantiniketan · 9 nights / 10 days · India

From ₹29,662 per person

Rural Bengal Arts & History. Stay plan: Kolkata (1N) – Purulia (2N) – Bishnupur (2N) – Murshidabad (2N) – Shantiniketan (1N) – Kolkata (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.

Where the nights are

Kolkata (1N) → Purulia (2N) → Bishnupur (2N) → Murshidabad (2N) → Shantiniketan (1N) → Kolkata (1N)

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata

    Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Kolkata. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

    Overnight: Kolkata

  2. Day 2 — Kolkata to Purulia Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    After breakfast, check out and drive towards Purulia. The route runs along picturesque highways, crossing delta rivers and open rural landscapes of western Bengal. On arrival in Purulia, check in at the hotel or camp and settle in. This is the heartland of Chhau dance, a region known for the Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls and rugged tribal landscapes of red earth and forest. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Purulia.

    Overnight: Purulia

  3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Purulia

    Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of Purulia. This is the Chhau dance heartland, with the Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls and rugged tribal landscapes of red earth and forest. Enjoy the viewpoints and village settings along the way. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Purulia.

    Overnight: Purulia

  4. Day 4 — Purulia to Bishnupur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bishnupur through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bishnupur and check in at hotel/camp. Terracotta temple town of West Bengal: Famous for intricate 17th-century terracotta temples (Rasmancha, Madanmohan) and Baluchari sarees. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.

    Overnight: Bishnupur

  5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bishnupur

    Arrive in Bishnupur and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this terracotta temple town of West Bengal. The town is famous for its intricate 17th-century terracotta temples, including Rasmancha and Madanmohan, and for Baluchari sarees woven locally. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.

    Overnight: Bishnupur

  6. Day 6 — Bishnupur to Murshidabad Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    After breakfast, check out and drive towards Murshidabad through picturesque highways, delta rivers and rural Bengal landscapes. On arrival, check in at the hotel or camp. Once the historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal, Murshidabad is known for the vast riverside Hazarduari Palace, the brick-built Katra Masjid and the Khosh Bagh tombs set in their walled garden. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

    Overnight: Murshidabad

  7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Murshidabad

    Arrive in Murshidabad and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this historic capital of the Nawabs of Bengal. Visit Hazarduari Palace with its many doorways, the imposing Katra Masjid and the Khosh Bagh tombs across the Bhagirathi. In the evening, stroll through the local markets known for silk. Overnight stay in Murshidabad.

    Overnight: Murshidabad

  8. Day 8 — Murshidabad to Shantiniketan Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shantiniketan through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at hotel/camp. Cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore: Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri Poush Mela grounds, and local Kantha embroidery crafts. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.

    Overnight: Shantiniketan

  9. Day 9 — Shantiniketan to Kolkata Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolkata through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kolkata and check in at hotel/camp. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

    Overnight: Kolkata

  10. Day 10 — Kolkata - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. There is time for final souvenir shopping in the city, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra crafts and Darjeeling tea among the popular buys. You are then transferred to Kolkata airport or the railway station for your onward journey home. The drive passes through the busy streets and colonial facades of the city, bringing the tour to a close.

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