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Kumartuli - Where the Gods come to Earth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kumartuli, the heart of Kolkata's idol-making tradition, showcases mesmerizing creations that reflect the rich Cultural Heritage of Bengal. This 2-hour tour immerses you in the artistry and mythology behind clay, hay, and bamboo crafts.
- 🎨 Learn about the intricate techniques involved in creating art with clay, hay, and bamboo.
- 📚 Gain knowledge about the mythologies that inspire these stunning creations.
- 🌍 Discover the cultural significance of these materials within Bengal's heritage.
- 👥 Interact respectfully with local artists to deepen your understanding of their craft.
- 🌱 Understand eco-friendliness and recycling in the context of traditional idol making.
- 🚍 Private transportation is included for your convenience.
- ☕ Enjoy a delightful cup of chai during your experience.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access.
- 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, ensuring comfort for all ages.
- 🕒 The tour lasts for 2 hours, providing a comprehensive insight into this vibrant community.
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Kumartuli - Where the Gods come to Earth
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Chai
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Return details
Kumartully Idol making hub is possibily the biggest and one of it's kind place where hunderds of artists, artisans and other fulfillment vendors toil day and night to bring to the city the idols of Hindu Gods and Godesses for the numerous religious festivoities that Bengal has. They say, "In Bengal there are 13 festivals in 12 months" and so the place is mostly buzzing with activity. With us you get to see the following: 1. Understand and see the process of idol making including the complete supply chain explanation
2. Marvel at the expertise and creativity of artists who have not gone to celebrated Art colleges
3. Be sensitised on the concept of eco-frioendliness and recycling along with the plusses and the minuses
4. Interact with the local artists (with complete respect towards their privacy and work ) to understand the work better
5. Be one with the cultural Heritage of Bengal and India
2. Marvel at the expertise and creativity of artists who have not gone to celebrated Art colleges
3. Be sensitised on the concept of eco-frioendliness and recycling along with the plusses and the minuses
4. Interact with the local artists (with complete respect towards their privacy and work ) to understand the work better
5. Be one with the cultural Heritage of Bengal and India
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Kumartuli - Where the Gods come to Earth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!