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View All Things to Do in Kolkata

The vibrant history and heritage of Kolkata invite visitors to prepare a diverse list of things to do, and with a local, to really get under the skin of this city. Delve into its multi-community settings and cultural ethos from the Raj-era White Town, Black Town and the settlements by the iconic Hoogly River. Markets, food, entertainment, transportation and everything in between reveal the city's myriad moods and pursuits.

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A Bengali Meal with a Storyteller

Kolkata, India

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A Zero-waste Approach to Bengali Food with a Home Chef

Kolkata, India

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The Star Still Shines (Black Town Walk)

Kolkata, India

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Street Food Walk

Kolkata, India

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Cook as the Bongs do ( Bengali Cooking Experience )

Kolkata, India

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Confluence Of Cultures (The Melting Pot Walk)

Kolkata, India

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Now That’s Entertainment ( socities to Cemeteries walk )

Kolkata, India

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Reminiscence and Resurgence ( buzzing Calcutta Walk )

Kolkata, India

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In the footsteps of the Raj (White Town Walk)

Kolkata, India

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Pedalling Through The Old City

Kolkata, India

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Bringing the Goddess To Earth (Flower Market to Kumartuli - Life By The River Walk)

Kolkata, India

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In Calcutta, do as the Calcuttans do (Public Transport Tour)

Kolkata, India

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A Table to Farm Culinary Experience

Mharokhet brings an exciting change to the dining experience by taking the table to the farm. This experiential farm, located on the outskirts of Jodhpur, produces over 80 varieties of nutritious crops – a gamut of exotic and native herbs, fruits, vegetables – grown naturally without any chemicals.

Jodhpur, India

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Baithak in the Hills

You will uncover the rich and illuminating story of indigenous traditions of music and its related practices. Join the locals in celebrating the lives and cultures of these beautiful Eastern Himalayan villages from the Darjeeling Hills. The tour takes you away from the well-trodden tourist trails in the Darjeeling hills to relish local culture and music.

Darjeeling, India

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Holi Celebration with a local family

Savour the amazing bonhomie of Delhi’s festival of colours and camaraderie. The festival of Holi is a brilliant way to de-stress and embrace your fellowmen with joy and laughter.

Delhi, India

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Wheelways to the Imperial Cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri

Don’t let your being a traveller in a wheelchair rob you of the most thrilling travel experiences in the historic cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient bastions of the legendary Mughals. The world of travel has changed so much that being disabled is no longer an obstacle for the adventurous travel buff.

Agra, India

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A Block Printing Workshop in Jaipur

Jaipur city is a shopper delight and holding centre stage in its many markets is the tradition of beautiful hand block textiles, a craft that is centuries old, but ever fresh for its appeal.

Jaipur, India

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One Day Craft and Textile Trail in Srinagar

Saffron fields, apple orchards, silk carpets woven around prayers… The images summoned up by one’s imagination of Kashmir are exotic, beautiful, and mind-boggling to say the least. The land is steeped in the history and heritage of its engagements with the ancient Greeks, Mughals, Buddhists, Hindus, and the British. Shaped by these great influences, the Kashmir Valley today is a melting pot of cultures and traditions.

Srinagar, India

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Belur & Halebidu - A Story Set in Stone - Day Tour

The world famous Belur and Halebidu are best known for the temples with highly intricate carvings. The temples have huge courtyards, lovely intricate carvings with many colourful stories that are locally known about the making of these temples.

Bangalore, India

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Living The Good Life: Varanasi (South)

As the world’s oldest inhabited city, Varanasi is an alluring experience for its organic lifestyle, fantastic food, phenomenal learning and knowledge, music and dance traditions, inspirational handicrafts that are a commercial success–and its celebration of life, and even death! Surrender to the moment–from the sublime to the messy–for there too lies its great charm.

Varanasi, India

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A Bengali Meal with a Storyteller

For the last 20 years, this space has been hosting exclusive home dining experiences. What started out as the fun of hosting a few friends of a friend for an authentic Bengali meal, quickly transformed into a memorable bespoke service. The menu at this home essentially captures Kolkata — From the favourite panteras to the vindaloo and the mulligatawny — the spread is delicious, and the ambience nostalgic. Don’t miss the vintage plates and gorgeous cutlery!

Kolkata, India

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A Picnic Basket Lunch in Leh

One of the most thrilling ways to do a deep dive into this stunning landscape of Ladakh is to have picnic in its great outdoors. Tuck into a whole lot of yummy goodies packed into this beautifully curated wicker picnic basket, accompanied by crockery and cutlery.

Leh Ladakh, India

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