Fly from UK to Kolkata.

Arrive Kolkata. On your arrival you will be met by Novaturient’s representative and drive to Bawali village. Check in at the 300-year-old Boutique Heritage property The Rajbari Bawali for 3 nights. Rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kolkata which includes the Victoria Memorial - a grand white marble British era building constructed in the Indo-Saracenic revivalist style. Drive past Writers Building, the BBD Bagh (commercial Area), St. John’s Church, Raj Bhavan (the residence of the Governor of West Bengal) and Eden Gardens. Visit the Kali Temple located on the ghat of the Hoogley river and Missionaries of Charity or Mother House and Kalighat Temple, which is one of the most prominent Temples in the city. Afternoon fascinating boat ride on the Hooghly river.

Morning Village walk into the heart of the village learning about the local way of life and traditions.  In the cool of the evening cycle through villages and countryside.

After breakfast drive to Bishnupur. On arrival check in at Bishnupur Tourist Lodge for overnight stay. Afternoon Bishnupur sightseeing. Steeped in history, the city of Bishnupur is the cultural centre of the state, and art lover’s paradise. Bejeweled with beautiful terracotta Temples, the city boasts of exquisite terracotta made pottery. And, famed for its terracotta horses and Baluchari sarees, depicting mythological events on their border.

After breakfast drive to Shantiniketan, enroute visit village of Bikna, the centre of ‘Dokra’ craft in eastern India. The main hallmark of the ‘Dokra’ craft is primitive simplicity, charming folk motifs, rustic beauty and imaginative designs. It’s the art of creating figurines through metal crafting techniques. Continue the drive to Shantiniketan. On arrival check in at Mitali Homestay for 2 nights.

Today sightseeing of Shantiniketan made famous by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and now a University town - Visva-Bharati University. Later visit Amar Kutir, once a place of refuge for independence movement activists now a cooperative society for the promotion of arts and crafts.  

After breakfast drive to Murshidabad. On arrival check in at the Heritage Bari Kothi for 3 nights. Murshidabad was the last capital city of independent Bengal before British rule.  Situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi the city is famous for its silk.  Late afternoon take ‘Tea By The Ganges’. Bari Kothi offers its guests a selection of over 10 of the finest teas, and, a delectable selection of traditional Sheherwali nibbles. The sound of a mellow flute in the background is delightful, but doesn’t quite mask out the hustle and bustle of the local community going about their daily business!

Bari Kothi hosts an early morning heritage walk session where you get to experience the best of Azimganj town. Walk  to the nearby palaces including the Hazarduari and Imambara. See the Footi Mosque and Katra Mosque plus the Temples,  all so rich in history and culture. Afternoon textile tour: Murshidabad has always been world famous for its fine quality silks and muslins which still today, plays an important role. Visit and talk with locals at Tantipara  Weaver’s village and Islampore. 

The morning is at leisure. In the early evening discover the secrets of Sheherwalis cuisine. Learn how to prepare some simple dishes and sample your efforts! The cuisine is basically a delicious fusion mix of Rajashtani, Bengali, Nawabi and a sprinkle of European! The food is strictly vegetarian with superb flavours.

Morning drive to Kolkata, enroute visit the battlefield of Plassey, The Gandhi museum and St Bartholomew's Cathedral of Barrackpur. On arrival check in at hotel Fairfield by Marriott for overnight stay.

Transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home.