Join your guide on a walk through a unique part of Kolkata. Commonly referred to as a slum but really a functioning part of the city, you will get to know some of the inhabitants, how they live, where they work and where they encounter their daily challenges and find their enjoyments. Visit a nearby nursery school and a rubber factory and get a feel for this friendly community.
Highlights:
• A unique Kolkata neighborhood and its people
• View small Scale Industries
• Insight into the daily live of Kolkata’s poor neighbourhoods
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 02 bottles of mineral water per person.
✔ English speaking local guide.
✔ Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
✔ Lunch at Local Restaurant (Beverage Excluded)
✔ Goods for children.
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified.
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
, Kolkata (Calcutta)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Kolkata (Calcutta)
Our driver will pick you up from your central Kolkata hotel along with your English Speaking Guide..
Upon arrival at the neighbourhood commonly referred to as a Slum, you will take a walk to experience how a part of the population in Kolkata live. Our aim is to show you that such a neighbourhood is not only about the poverty, unpleasantness and general deficiencies.
You will get to know a wide variety of small scale enterprises, from rubber factories, leather bag making, recycling of plastic, small shops and open air laundry. Walking through this part of Kolkata you will find smiling faces and friendly folks in spite of the hardships they face. The walk will enhance your understanding of components of modern Indian society.
Once your tour will be finished, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will be dropped back to your hotel in central Kolkata by our driver.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Comfortable shoes recommended
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
