5 Days · 4 NightsReligious Tours

Exploring the Shaktipiths of West Bengal

A 5-day yatra through Bengal's revered Shaktipiths, from Kalighat to Tarapith

Duration

5 Days · 4 Nights

Category

Religious Tours

Best Season

All year

Starting Price

On request

Overview

This 5-day yatra traces the revered Shaktipiths of West Bengal, beginning with an early flight from Mumbai to Kolkata and darshan at the great Kalighat Temple. The route then winds through the cultural heartland of Shantiniketan and on to Tarapith, famed for its unique rituals.

Along the way the tour covers a remarkable string of Shaktipiths - Vibhash, Ratnavali, Jogaadaya, Ujaani, Bahula, Kankalitala, Attahas, Bakreswar, Sainthia, Tara and Nalateshwari - before returning to Kolkata for the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Belur Mutt and a relaxed spell of shopping ahead of the flight home.

Trip Highlights

  • Kalighat Temple - one of the major Shaktipiths
  • Shantiniketan's cultural heritage
  • Tarapith and its unique rituals
  • A dozen Shaktipiths across Bengal, from Vibhash to Nalateshwari
  • Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and Belur Mutt
  • Kolkata shopping before the flight home

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fly from Mumbai at 05:30, arriving in Kolkata at 08:30. Visit the Kalighat Temple and the Vibhash Shaktipeeth.

Day 1 of 5

What's Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation
  • All transfers as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Entry fees unless specified
  • Meals unless specified
  • Personal expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

The yatra covers Kalighat, Vibhash, Ratnavali, Jogaadaya, Ujaani, Bahula, Kankalitala, Attahas, Bakreswar, Sainthia, Tara (Tarapith) and the Nalateshwari Temple.