Mesmerizing Markets Tour
If people and photographing people in their natural environment and crowded market-places is what gets you going then you need to sign up for this one. And if we mentioned crowded market-places we really mean crowded. But we promise you the effort will be worth it. Some amazing activity just waiting to be captured by you! One of the biggest wholesale vegetable market of Calcutta, it offers your sights, smells and experiences you would have never ever imagined or experienced before. The opportunities and challenges this tour offers to photographers are unparalleled.
Come, shoot and experience a sea of humanity!
Recommended start times:
Summers : 6:00 a.m. Winters : 6.30 a.m. Can however be scheduled throughout the day till about 5.00 p.m. This tour is available throughout the year.
Duration of tour:
Approximately 3 hours.
Meeting point:
Bank of India on Bepin Behari Ganguly. See map below.
Tariff:
Shared tour: INR 2,000 (adults) & INR 1,200 (children below 12 years)
Pickup and drop off (within city limits): INR 1,000 extra per person
Private tour: INR 4,000 (adults) & INR 2,400 (children below 12 years)
Pickup and drop off (within city limits): INR 1,000 extra per person
Minimum pax requirement: 2 adults
Cancellation policy: Full refund 1 week prior. No refund if less notice is given.
Note: A shared tour is one which may have more people from other groups joining in while a private tour will be limited to your own group.
Shared tours could have up to 10 plus people. If you want to experience the tour at your own pace or are looking to photograph exclusively then we recommend a private tour. A private tour is subject to availability.
Inclusions:
Water, some local snacks and all entries.
Itinerary:
We will be spending most of our time shooting in the biggest wholesale vegetable market of Calcutta and small shops in the adjacent lanes.
Special Instructions:
Wear comfortable, covered footwear since the markets could be dirty and slushy. Wear conservative clothes especially if you are a female traveler (our apologies) since we will be going into a crowded, male-dominated market area. Only carry equipment which you are sure to take care of.
If you are interested in this tour please use the form to contact us. Alternatively, you could also email us or use the contact us page.
Please let us know the total number of people interested in the tour, the preferable dates (give us options so we can best accommodate you), whether you require pick up and where you are staying here in Calcutta.
We shall share booking details and payment options once the tour is confirmed.