One-Day Spiritual and Cultural Excursion from Bolpur to Mayapur and Nabadwip

Day 1: Mayapur & Nabadwip Trip

Bolpur, Mayapur, Nabadwip, West Bengal on May 1, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at Bolpur

Start your day with a traditional Bengali breakfast at the popular 'Sutra' restaurant in Bolpur, known for its fresh luchis and aloo dum, open from 6am, perfect to fuel up before your trip.
INR100, 0h30m

7:00am

Travel to Mayapur

Begin your journey from Bolpur to Mayapur by car or taxi, covering approximately 45 kms in about 1 hour 15 minutes along NH12, enjoying scenic rural landscapes.
INR600 (taxi fare approx.), 1h15m

8:15am

Visit ISKCON Mayapur

Explore the majestic ISKCON temple complex, the world headquarters of the Hare Krishna movement; admire the stunning architecture and serene spiritual atmosphere. The temple opens at 7am.
Free entry, donations welcome, 1h30m

9:45am

Boat Ride on the Ganges (optional)

Take a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges river near Mayapur, offering scenic views of the riverside ghats and spiritual ambience, operating between 8am and 4pm.
INR150, 0h45m

10:30am

Travel to Nabadwip

Depart Mayapur and drive approximately 12 kms south to Nabadwip, the historic birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 30-minute journey.
INR150, 0h30m

11:00am

Explore Nabadwip Temples

Visit iconic temples in Nabadwip including Sri Chaitanya's birthplace temple and Shyama Sundar temple, to immerse yourself in the spiritual legacy; most temples open by 9am and close by 5pm.
Free entry, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Local Bengali Eatery

Enjoy traditional Bengali lunch at ‘Chandraprabha’ restaurant, praised for authentic flavours and regional dishes like fish curry and mishti doi, open 11am-3pm.
INR250, 1h

1:30pm

Boat Ride Across the Ganges to Visit Additional Temples

Take a short ferry boat across the river to visit several other historic and spiritual sites around Nabadwip’s old town area, boats running till 4pm.
INR100, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Nabadwip Market

Stroll through the bustling local market to experience the vibrant culture, shop for handicrafts and devotional items as souvenirs.
Free to browse, shopping costs vary, 0h45m

3:15pm

Return to Bolpur

Drive back to Bolpur from Nabadwip covering around 50 kms that takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes via NH12.
INR600 (taxi fare approx.), 1h15m

4:30pm

Relax at Hotel

Arrive back at your accommodation in Bolpur to rest and freshen up after a fulfilling day.
N/A, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Sonar Tori

Conclude your day with a delightful Bengali dinner at 'Sonar Tori', well-regarded for its riverside ambience and delicious dishes like prawn malai curry, open till 10pm.
INR400, 1h30m
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