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Culinary Adventure in West Bengal

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Day 1 · Sat, Nov 11
Kolkata · Saturday, November 11, 2023

Delicious Discovery Day - November 11, 2023

  • Heritage Walk (GBP 10 · 2 hours)
  • River Cruise (GBP 20 · 2 hours)

Morning:

Start your day with a visit to the iconic New Market, filled with vibrant stalls offering local produce, spices, and sweetmeats. Explore the diverse array of street food options in the area, including mouthwatering kathi rolls and puchkas. Spend the morning savoring the rich culinary traditions of West Bengal.

Afternoon:

Treat yourself to a heritage walk in the lanes of North Kolkata. Enjoy a hearty brunch at a century-old eatery renowned for its sumptuous Bengali thalis and delectable sandesh. Immerse yourself in the rich history and architecture of the area.

Evening:

Embark on a leisurely evening cruise on the Hooghly River, savouring traditional snacks and beverages. Experience the mesmerising sunset behind the iconic Howrah Bridge, followed by an authentic Bengali dinner at a local riverside eatery.

Kolkata → Santiniketan
Day 2 · Sun, Nov 12
Santiniketan · Sunday, November 12, 2023

Culinary Culture Day - November 12, 2023

  • Artisan Village Visit (GBP 5 · 2 hours)
  • Cooking Workshop (GBP 15 · 3 hours)

Morning:

Head to Santiniketan for a traditional Bengali breakfast at a charming local tea stall. Indulge in piping hot jalebis, aloo bhaja, and aromatic chai amidst the serene rural surroundings, immersing yourself in the authenticity of the region.

Afternoon:

Visit Khoai Mela, an artisan village offering a delightful array of regional handicrafts. Interact with local artisans and sample homemade delicacies like patishapta and dudh puli. Engage in storytelling sessions centred around regional cuisine and folklore.

Evening:

Participate in a traditional cooking workshop, learning the intricate art of preparing Bengali delicacies such as maach bhaat, mishti and rosogolla. Enjoy a communal dinner, engaging in soulful conversations about local food traditions.

Santiniketan → Digha
Day 3 · Mon, Nov 13
Digha · Monday, November 13, 2023

Coastal Culinary Delights - November 13, 2023

  • Beach Stroll (GBP 5 · 2 hours)
  • Seafood Dinner (GBP 25 · 2 hours)

Morning:

Savour a scrumptious breakfast comprising of luchi-alur dom and chingri maacher malai curry at a quaint seaside eatery. Breathe in the refreshing sea breeze as you relish the unique coastal flavours of West Bengal.

Afternoon:

Stroll along the pristine Digha beach, absorbing the serene coastal ambiance. Discover hidden shacks serving delectable seafood, including freshly grilled pomfret and jhinga malai curry. Enjoy a relaxed beachside lunch featuring the day's catch.

Evening:

As the sun sets, head to a seaside seafood speciality restaurant. Delight in a lavish seafood spread with an exquisite view, savoring mouthwatering dishes such as fish kobiraji and chingri bhapa.

Day 4 · Tue, Nov 14
Bolpur · Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Rural Retreat Gastronomy - November 14, 2023

  • Market Visit (GBP 10 · 2 hours)
  • Heritage Walk (GBP 5 · 2 hours)

Morning:

Begin the day at Shantiniketan Haat, a bustling marketplace teeming with a captivating array of fresh seasonal produce and local delicacies. Sample a variety of traditional snacks like chanar paturi and kalojam.

Afternoon:

Embark on a heritage walk through the quaint villages surrounding Bolpur. Indulge in a lavish lunch spread encompassing rural delicacies such as sorshe ilish and chitol maacher muitha at a rustic farm-to-table eatery.

Evening:

Conclude your culinary journey with an interactive folk music and dance performance, accompanied by a traditional feast featuring rustic delights like mochar ghonto and pati shapta.

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