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Experience the soul of Durga Puja in Kolkata blended with the quiet grandeur of Rural Bengal Rajbari celebrations. Begin with Kolkata’s iconic heritage pandals, artistic idols, and festive streets, then journey into the countryside to stay at a traditional Rajbari, where Durga Puja is celebrated with age-old rituals, family customs, and royal hospitality. This immersive journey offers a rare contrast—urban spectacle and rural aristocratic devotion—revealing Durga Puja as both a grand public festival and an intimate cultural tradition of Bengal.
Kumartuli Art Walk & North Kolkata Puja Heritage
Arrival in Kolkata and transfer to a carefully selected 4★ hotel.
In the afternoon, begin a guided Kumartuli Art Walk, interacting with master craftsmen who sculpt Durga idols using centuries-old techniques. Learn about iconography, rituals, and the cultural philosophy behind Durga Puja.
Continue into North Kolkata, the cultural heart of the city, to experience traditional Durga Puja pandals known for their classical aesthetics and ritual depth.
Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Royal Countryside Estate: Durga Puja, Sandhya Aarti & Rural Bengal
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Bengal countryside to a historic royal estate, once home to a prominent aristocratic family of eastern India.
Arrive at a heritage palace estate, distinguished by grand courtyards, colonial-era halls, and refined architectural details. This private estate hosts a centuries-old Durga Puja, preserved in strict accordance with aristocratic traditions.
In the evening, witness the Sandhya Aarti within the palace premises—the most sacred and atmospheric ritual of Durga Puja—marked by conch shells, oil lamps, chants, and devotional music.
Later, experience local Gram Bangla festivities, offering an intimate glimpse into village celebrations, folk expressions, and community rituals rarely accessed by visitors.
Conclude the day with a serene river boating experience, observing festive reflections, rural landscapes, and the tranquil rhythm of life along Bengal’s waterways.
Return to the palace estate for an overnight stay, immersed in royal ambience and quiet elegance.
Return to Kolkata & Leisure Evening
After breakfast, depart the countryside estate and return to Kolkata.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy a free evening for personal activities—shopping, cafés, or quiet relaxation.
Overnight stay in Kolkata.