Calcutta Photo Tours - Sightseeing Tour Operator in Kolkata - Kolkata, India

My first trip to Calcutta was an unforgettable experience, even having traveled extensively throughout my life. In the hustle and bustle of the city, it's easy to overlook its soulful essence. Manjit, a lifelong local resident, guided us through the hidden gems, weaving a beautiful tapestry of the city's stories and communities. With his deep-rooted knowledge and personal touch, he effortlessly led us to places where people of diverse religions came together in celebration. He showcased the city's iconic architecture, tracing its evolution, and walked us through streets where locals warmly greeted him, introducing us to their customs, food, and significant, off-the-beaten-path places. Manjit is not just a tour guide; he is a curator of cultural experiences. His infectious joy and laughter made the journey unforgettable. I highly recommend exploring this enchanting city through Manjit's eyes, ears, heart and soul. I did all of these tours and loved each and every one, but visiting the flower market and Kurmatoli just prior to Durga Puja was a stunning experience. Manjit pointed out great photo opportunities along the way so I have beautiful visual memories of my time here. Thank you Manjit

We booked a photo tour with Manjit for our first day in Calcutta, to get a taste of the city.. And it was great!!!! We were walking a lot but in a very relaxed way through the small roads, listening to the history of the city, talking to people, tasting local delicacies.. And doing a lot of wonderful pictures!!! We chose the "Kaleidoscope Tour", to learn more about the cultures that made Kolkata to be what is it , and we learn a lot and had a lot of fun!!!

Me, my wife and our 8 year old boy walked with Manjit in December last year. The walk was the Cultural Kaleidoscope one. It was an amazing experience. Even the boy didn't get bored. Kolkata streets are full of history and nostalgia for bengalis like us. And Manjit Da just loves Kolkata. His story telling is awesome, maybe second only to his photography! The places come alive with the history and story he tells you. Will walk with him again!

I worked with Manjit on a short photo project in Calcutta for 4 days. I had a really great time and Manjit was brilliant. His local knowledge is extensive and he is really resourceful, getting me into the right place at the right time to get the images I wanted. His tours are great for getting at the heart of old Calcutta.

For someone who still calls Calcutta home, I have come to realize that I know very little of the town I grew up in. On my recent visits, I have made an effort to discover slices of the city that harken back to the days when Calcutta was the Second City of the world (after London). Manjit met me early in the morning at Lalit Great Eastern hotel and took me around BBD Bag (also known as Dalhousie Square). With great enthusiasm, little known anecdotes, story telling and sampling delectables along the way - the three hours flew by. I won't give away the details of this extraordinary journey around the Tank Square (you have to experience it for yourself) but suffice it to say the Dead Letter Office, St. Andrews, Gun and Rifle Shop added spice beyond the basic understanding of how this area was once the center of unparalleled administrative and commercial activities. Where is the Black Hole Monument 'hidden' and why? The 'Last Supper' in St. John. The first Italian restaurant in Calcutta. The monsoon and mosquitoes. As I mentioned, three hours was not sufficient for all the tales. Manjit is an extraordinary photographer too and his eye for details and composition will be an added bonus for budding photographers and professionals too. Looking forward to the next session with Manjit.

Thank you Calcutta Photo Tours for this amazing experience!!! We had such a lovely morning together with Manjit at the flower market. The tour was so relaxing, interesting and rewarding. Manjit had a lot of interesting information to share on culture, rituals, people, work, customs and anecdotes and we did our best to take in all the new impressions! We never would have felt as comfortable walking around the market on our own and having a guide with us really made all the difference in connecting with the people at the market. And of course Manjit knew just where to capture the perfect shots, the best light, faces and colours! We'll definately be back for more tours on our next visit to Kolkata!

Kolkata is magical and Manjit's walking tour highlights this magic at every turn. If you've only seen the more touristy parts of Kolkata then you're missing out. This tour allows you to see a different side to the city as you walk around the neighbourhoods where Manjit lives and works and you get to see the city wake up and come to life. It was a truely exceptional experience and a great way to end my time in India. Manjit is passionate about his city (I can see why), is a wealth of knowledge on both the city and photography and has a great sense of humour. I'm also impressed with how he seems to conduct the tour with fresh eyes and a level of enthusiasm like it's the first time he's done it...like he's seeing it through his guests eyes and a new/different perspective. There's a photo opportunity at every turn in India - the constant contrasts in vistas, the richness of the culture, but above all else the warmth and friendliness of the people. My whole trip to India was fabulous but this tour was definitely one of the highlights. And to top it all off I have some new photography skills to work on until my next visit :-)

What a great experience! Manjit took us for a relaxed walk through some of the most photogenic corners of the city and we really enjoyed it. His stories about what we were seeing made our trip even richer, and he certainly has an eye for finding so many beautiful sights. We came home with dozens of photos that look like they belong on National Geographic, and enjoyed interacting with the people we came across on our tour. Highly recommended!