Kolkata Shopping Tour 

Why Kolkata Shopping Tour?

Because most visitors struggle with:

• Overwhelming markets
• Language barriers
• Pricing confusion
• Missing authentic artisan products

This guided experience bridges that gap by offering:

• Cultural interpretation behind crafts
• Trusted vendor access
• Smart bargaining guidance
• Safe and efficient market navigation
• Transition from traditional chaos to curated elegance

Tour Highlights

• Traditional bazaar exploration with expert guidance
• Handloom & saree discovery sessions
• Access to curated boutique designers
• Cultural storytelling behind textiles & craftsmanship
• Personalized shopping facilitation
• Artisan interaction opportunities
• Seamless transition from heritage markets to modern retail spaces
   

Proposed Itinerary

• Ph I

  HERITAGE MARKET:

1. Introduction to Kolkata’s historic trading culture
2. Exploration of textile and handicraft zones
3. Bargaining assistance & local market etiquette
4. Understanding regional crafts and fabrics

• Ph II

  CONTEMPORARY KOLKATA

1. Visit to curated boutique districts
2. Interaction with modern Bengali design culture
3. Artisan storytelling experiences
4. Optional styling consultation (subject to availability)
    

Inclusions

• Personal shopping facilitator
• Market navigation assistance
• Cultural interpretation & storytelling
• Curated shopping route planning

Exclusions

• Personal purchases & shopping expenses
• Meals & beverages
• Transportation beyond planned sectors (if required)
• Tips & gratuities
• Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.

Terms And Conditions:

• Advance booking required for confirmation.
• Exact route and meeting details shared post-confirmation only.
• Experience operates in small groups (2–10 guests) for quality interaction.
• Comfortable walking footwear recommended.
• Market availability may vary depending on local holidays and closures.
• Pricing subject to change during festive seasons.
• La Ruta Tours & Travels reserves the right to modify routing for operational or safety reasons.