Sbagata and welcome to Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Immerse yourself in city life with an early morning (pre-breakfast) visit to the vibrant flower market, one of Asia’s largest. Wind through the mountains of marigolds and jasmine and watch as people buy flowers for temple offerings and prayers. Stroll down to the river to witness a traditional Akhara (subject to timing). Step inside and watch men of all ages practice a traditional form of wrestling known as kushti or pehlwani. We return to the hotel for your breakfast before continuing the tour of Kolkata.

Follow in the footsteps of the British Raj with a walking tour of colonial Kolkata. See Dalhousie Square, the prominent Writers’ Building the former HQ of the East India Company, and step inside St John’s Church with its painting of The Last Supper. Experience the serenity of the Victoria Memorial with a stroll through the splendid gardens. Admire the domed white marble hall built in memory of Queen Victoria and discover Victorian memorabilia and British Raj-era paintings. We take lunch in a local restaurant before enjoying the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Following a leisurely breakfast, transfer to your Pandaw for embarkation.