6 Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in West Bengal That You Shouldn't Miss

July 5, 2021 Frederic Celentano

West Bengal (/wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/) is an Indian state, located in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants (as of 2011), it is India's fourth-most populous state. It has an area of 88,752 km (34,267 sq mi). A part of the ethno-linguistic Bengal region, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata (Calcutta), the seventh-largest city in India. As for geography, West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, and the coastal Sundarbans. The main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
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1. Kolkata Private Monument Day Tour

Sun Leisure World, India
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Kolkata, West Bengal’s capital, is known for its architectural wonders and extravagant religious sites that will captivate any visitor. But seeing the best of what the city has to offer is no easy task! To make your visit in Kolkata a hassle-free one, why not book this private tour via Klook? You and your gang can enjoy your own vehicle that will take you around the city with convenience and ease for a day. Some of the locations included in this exciting tour include Jain Temple, known as the Jewel Box of Calcutta, the Marble Palace, a 19th-century mansion made mostly of marbles, and the stunning Kali Temple, a popular Hindu place of worship. You’ll also get to witness the local market scene in Kolkata when you explore College Street, filled with rows upon rows of bookstores! A stop at Missionaries of Charity is also included in this tour, where you’ll visit the place where the saint Mother Teresa served for most of her life. A knowledgeable guide and free lunch

Inclusions: pick up and drop off Transportation in vehicle English guide,Lunch,Monument entrance fees

Exclusions: Insurance Tips and gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Bibin3nn

Great Divar islands, historic Places, huge churches and many fascinating places. A complete one day tour. Best enjoyed with my family. Spontaneous service by the tour operator

2. Audio Guided Tour of Maidan – Calcutta Sports Walk

Statue of Gostho Paul, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India HopOn India

In this walking tour with our do-it-yourself Audio Guide (On HopOn India app) you will visit some of the important sporting landmarks at the Maidan – starting from the iconic Eden Gardens to the three nerve centres of Kolkata’s age old football heritage – Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting Grounds. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

Inclusions: Audio Guided Walking Tour Through HopOn India App, The tour can be accessed multiple times up to a certain validity period

Exclusions: Headphones/Earphones (We request please carry your Headphones/Earphones), Hand Sanitizer (We suggest please carry Hand sanitizer)

Reviewed By OmJaiswani

It is an excellent audio tour guide! The narrations are comprehensive and lucid! Even minute details about a location are covered making it more enjoyable...

3. Mountain Bike 'Day Tour' Darjeeling

Chowrasta Darjeeling, N C. Goenka Rd, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India Rad Inventures

Adventure appeal to a definite group of audacious people'. We are determined to share the true socio-fabric of Darjeeling. Our discovery of the hidden beauty of Darjeeling can only be seen and explored on a mountain bike making sustainable tourism the key role behind our drive to share the beauty of Darjeeling. This experience is for you if your theme for travel is 'road less traveled'. The true nature of Darjeeling is still unfound and hidden from commercial tourism. This experience creates and tailors your travel into the opportunity of a lifetime. Where would local travel for experience, culture, community, local cuisine, and leisure? The answer lies in the experience we provide. The best way to explore Darjeeling unfold its beauty and drown in the road less traveled is just a simple step away from you. 'Darjeeling' has never stopped to mesmerize us and fall in love with her over and over again, who knows you might be the next to fall in love.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle

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Reviewed By bijit89

Amongst all the adventure activities available in Darjeeling, we chose this particular activity. We were not disappointed and were very happy with our choice! The activity includes cycling through the hills and forests and is a beautiful experience. The guide is awesome and lets you be comfortable with your pace! Highly recommended!

4. Airport Transfer

Dhaka, Bangladesh Blue Horn

Fixed Rate, Package based Price, Shuffler driven AC fleet, Own quality fleet for security and safety.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation can arranged subject to request

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5. Santiniketan Full Day Experience from Kolkata

Sun Leisure World, India

Visit the hometown of famous writer and poet, Nobel Prize winner, and polymath Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan. Santiniketan is a small town a small town near Bolpur in West Bengal. Enjoy a pick up service from your hotel in Kolkata to take you to Santiniketan. When you arrive, you can start to explore the town where the Tagore family built and developed a university for the less fortunate, as well as having been the main source of inspiration for Rabindranath's works and writings. Visit notable buildings and attractions such as Tagore's ashram and the five houses he resided in, Kala Bhavan, Visva-Bharati, Rabindra Bhaban Museum, and more! A one day visit to this small town will surely satisfy your curiousity about the history of Santiniketan and of course the famous writer, Rabindranath Tagore.

Inclusions: Pick up & drop off from designated location Toll fees Driver cum guide Entrance fees drinking water

Exclusions: Meals and beverages Tips and gratuities (optional) Other personal expenses Insurance

Reviewed By Bibin3nn

Great Divar islands, historic Places, huge churches and many fascinating places. A complete one day tour. Best enjoyed with my family. Spontaneous service by the tour operator

6. Gangasagar Private Full Day Tour From Kolkata

Sun Leisure World, India

Every January, thousands of Hindus come together on an island in the Ganges delta to take part in one of the world’s largest gathering: the Gangasagar Pilgrimage. Hindus from all over India and even the world take part in what is known as the holy dip in the waters of Gangasagar to rid themselves of their sins. If you’re visiting India soon and have a desire to know more about the country and its people, why not join this private tour of Gangasagar via Klook? You’ll explore the island where the pilgrimage takes place every year, and learn about its history and importance from your English-speaking guide. You’ll also visit key places that play an important role in the pilgrimage including Kapil Muni Temple and the ashrams of Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. After this tour, you’re sure to have a new appreciation for India and its people!

Inclusions: pick up and drop off,Transportation,English-speaking local guide,Lunch Boat ride Bottled water

Exclusions: Insurance Tips and gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Bibin3nn

Great Divar islands, historic Places, huge churches and many fascinating places. A complete one day tour. Best enjoyed with my family. Spontaneous service by the tour operator

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