Day 1: Kolkata – Bishnupur (150 km)

Begin your journey with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy the changing scenery as the cityscape gives way to the rural charm of Bengal. On arrival in Bishnupur, check in to your hotel and get ready to explore the town steeped in history and artistic brilliance.
Start the exploration with the beautifully designed Jor-Bangla Temple, its twin roof structures resembling traditional village huts, richly decorated with terracotta carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. A short stroll away is the Rasmancha, a unique pyramidal structure once used for ceremonial processions of deities.
Wander through the temple complex housing the Shyam Rai Temple, built in the pancha-ratna style, featuring delicate carvings of Krishna’s life. Just nearby, visit the Madan Mohan Temple, known for its symmetrical layout and serene surroundings.
Continue the heritage walk through the Radha Lalji Temple, a lesser-visited gem with classic ornamentation. Then stop by the Radha Govinda Temple, another example of the Malla rulers’ architectural finesse, and the Radha Madhab Temple with its quaint charm and terracotta scenes from Hindu mythology.
Don't miss the Chhinnamasta Temple, an intriguing shrine with Tantric associations, contrasting the Vaishnavite influence seen throughout the town.
After temple visits, head to a local artisan’s quarter to witness the crafting of Bishnupur's famed terracotta pottery and Baluchari silk sarees, where artisans still follow age-old techniques. You can also take a short drive to the Bishnupur Rajbari ruins and the Durgotsav Pandal structure, if accessible, for a glimpse of the town’s royal legacy.
Wrap up the day with dinner at your hotel or a local eatery serving home-style Bengali cuisine. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.

Day 2: Bishnupur – Kolkata (150 km)

After breakfast, begin with a visit to the historic Dalmadal Cannon, symbolizing the town’s resistance against Maratha invasions. Nearby stands the Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhavan, a small but rich museum housing regional artifacts, manuscripts, and sculptures.
Take a walk through the imposing stone gates of Garh Darwaja and Pathar Darwaja — remnants of Bishnupur’s fortified past. If you're feeling adventurous, visit the mysterious Gumgarh structure, often linked with royal secrecy and lore.
Depending on time, you may also stop by the Bishnupur Music Academy area to learn about the Bishnupur Gharana, the only surviving Dhrupad school in Bengal.
Depart Bishnupur by noon and begin your return drive to Kolkata, arriving by early evening. Drop-off at your hotel concludes your cultural retreat.

- Private AC vehicle with professional driver

- 1-night accommodation in Bishnupur (if option selected)

- English-speaking guide on sightseeing days

- Entry fees to monuments and temples as mentioned

- Bottled drinking water during travel

- All government taxes

- Airfare

- Camera/video fees at monuments

- Meals not mentioned

- Tips, personal expenses, beverages

- Anything not specified in inclusions