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Red Soil & Art: Shantiniketan Haat & Purulia Ayodhya Hills
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Red Soil & Art: Shantiniketan Haat & Purulia Ayodhya Hills

"3 Nights / 4 Days of Rabindranath Legacy, Palash Blooms & Chhau Dance"

⏱ 4 Days / 3 Nights📍 Ex-Kolkata / Bolpur Railway Station🍲 Dedicated Bengali Maharaj Meals
Chapter II • Why This Journey Matters

Not just another sightseeing trip.A timeless chapter for your family.

Celebrate Bengal's cultural soul and rugged red soil landscapes. Walk through Rabindranath Tagore's Visva-Bharati in Shantiniketan, shop at Sonajhuri Saturday Haat, and explore the rocky hills, waterfalls, and vibrant Chhau mask dance of Purulia.

"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."
Chapter III • Journey Snapshot

Essential Details at a Glance

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Duration
4D / 3N
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Best Season
Oct – May
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Pacing
Easy Tempo
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Senior Care
100% Escorted
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Food Style
Bengali Cook
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Vehicles
Spacious Tempo/Innova
Chapter IV • Signature Moment • একটি জীবন্ত দিনলিপি

How your story unfolds, day by day.

Every day is thoughtfully paced with morning tea, slow exploratory walks, hot Bengali meals, and relaxed evening adda.

D1
Day 1 Chapter

Kolkata to Bolpur Shantiniketan (160 km / 3.5 hrs)

🏨 Heritage Resort, Shantiniketan🍱 Lunch, Dinner

Pickup from Kolkata. Check into heritage resort in Bolpur. Visit Visva-Bharati ashram premises, Kala Bhavana, and Amar Kutir.

🌅 Morning
Fresh breakfast & morning views
🌿 Daytime
Assisted leisurely exploration
🌙 Evening
Hot Bengali dinner & restful sleep
✦ Senior Care Reflection

No high-stair hotels or rush. Dedicated manager carries luggage and verifies room heaters/geysers prior to check-in.

D2
Day 2 Chapter

Sonajhuri Khoai Haat & Drive to Purulia

🏨 Hill Resort, Purulia🍱 Breakfast, Dinner

Morning walk in Sonajhuri forest and shopping at Shanibarer Haat. Afternoon drive through red soil countryside to Purulia Ayodhya Hills.

🌅 Morning
Fresh breakfast & morning views
🌿 Daytime
Assisted leisurely exploration
🌙 Evening
Hot Bengali dinner & restful sleep
✦ Senior Care Reflection

No high-stair hotels or rush. Dedicated manager carries luggage and verifies room heaters/geysers prior to check-in.

D3
Day 3 Chapter

Ayodhya Hills, Bamni Falls & Chhau Dance

🏨 Hill Resort, Purulia🍱 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Upper and Lower Dam, Bamni Waterfalls, and Charida Chhau mask village. Evening live acrobatic Chhau dance performance.

🌅 Morning
Fresh breakfast & morning views
🌿 Daytime
Assisted leisurely exploration
🌙 Evening
Hot Bengali dinner & restful sleep
✦ Senior Care Reflection

No high-stair hotels or rush. Dedicated manager carries luggage and verifies room heaters/geysers prior to check-in.

D4
Day 4 Chapter

Purulia to Kolkata Departure

🍱 Breakfast

Visit Joychandi Pahar and transfer to Purulia/Asansol station or drive back to Kolkata.

🌅 Morning
Fresh breakfast & morning views
🌿 Daytime
Assisted leisurely exploration
🌙 Evening
Hot Bengali dinner & restful sleep
✦ Senior Care Reflection

No high-stair hotels or rush. Dedicated manager carries luggage and verifies room heaters/geysers prior to check-in.

Chapter V • Stay & Comfort

How we protect the peace of mind of your elderly parents.

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Lower Berths & Ground Floor

We prioritize train lower berths and ground-floor rooms so elderly travelers do not need to climb steep hotel stairways.

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Fresh Bengali Kitchen

Hot steamed rice, sonamug dal, fresh bhetki/rui fish curry, and payesh cooked with mild spices suitable for elderly digestion.

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Doctor-on-Call & Oxygen

High-altitude medical arrangements, portable pulse oximeters, emergency contact doctors, and unhurried rest intervals.

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Kolkata Tour Director

An experienced Bengali manager travels with your group from departure to return, handling all luggage, queues, and passes.

Chapter VI • The Humans Behind Your Journey

A familiar face beside you every mile of the road.

When you travel with Banerjee Tour Special, you are not handed over to local unknown subcontractors. Our permanent Kolkata tour managers and master maharaj travel alongside you on train, bus, and flight.

✦ 14+ Years Field Experience✦ Bengali, Hindi & English Fluent
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Senior Tour Escort

Manages station arrivals, room allotments, medicine timings, and leisurely pacing for every guest.

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Master Bengali Maharaj

Prepares freshly cooked home-style Bengali meals using clean filtered water and pure ghee.

Chapter VII • Visual Journal

Vistas Waiting on This Journey

Red Soil & Art: Shantiniketan Haat & Purulia Ayodhya Hills scene 1

📍 West Bengal Landscape • Captured during 2025 family departure

Chapter VIII • Traveler Memories

Words from families who walked this path.

★★★★★

"বাবার বয়স ৭৯, কাশ্মীর নিয়ে খুব ভয় পাচ্ছিলাম। কিন্তু ব্যানার্জি ট্যুর স্পেশালের সুব্রত বাবু যেভাবে প্রতি পদে বাবাকে হাত ধরে বাসে তুলে দিয়েছেন, তা কোনোদিন ভুলব না। গরম খিচুড়ি আর মাছের ঝোল ছিল অমৃতের মতো।"

Sharmistha Bhattacharya • Salt LakeVerified Family Traveler
★★★★★

"No hidden charges, clean hotels, and ground-floor rooms as promised. For senior citizens who want to travel with dignity and comfort, Banerjee Tour Special is the only choice in Kolkata."

Debashis Sen • GariahatTraveled with Wife (72 yrs)
Chapter IX • Transparent Pricing

Clear, all-inclusive investment in your memory.

No surprise taxes or hidden tour fees. What you see is what you pay.

Standard Comfort Tier
₹9,500 / person (Twin Sharing)
Deluxe 4-Star Hotel Option:₹12,500 / person
Luxury Heritage Option:₹17,000 / person
Inquire Next Departure on WhatsApp📞 Call Kolkata Office: +91 98300 12345
* Nominal 25% booking advance. Balance due 7 days before departure.

✓Everything Included in Tour Fare

  • ✦3 Nights accommodation in eco-heritage resorts
  • ✦All meals included with regional Bengali specialties
  • ✦Private AC vehicle throughout the tour
  • ✦Live Chhau Dance cultural performance coordination

✕Clear Exclusions (No Hidden Surprises)

    Chapter X • Senior & Family FAQs

    Questions Guests Often Ask Us

    How do you handle train lower berth bookings for elderly travelers?▼

    We open train reservations 120 days prior to departure to secure guaranteed lower berths for senior travelers (aged 60+). Our manager also coordinates with TTE on-board if any coach adjustments are required.

    What if my parents require mild, customized food due to diabetes or pressure?▼

    Our in-house Bengali cook prepares customized sugar-free teas, low-salt vegetables, and mild boiled options on request. Just inform our manager prior to departure.

    What is your policy in case of unexpected medical emergencies before the trip?▼

    We provide an Emergency Medical Credit Guarantee: 100% of your transferable package value is credited toward any future tour departure within 12 months with zero administrative penalty.

    Chapter XI • Continue Exploring

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    Chapter XII • The Concierge Conversation

    Let's plan this journey together.

    Have questions about hotel elevators, train berth allocations, or private group departures? Talk to our Kolkata travel specialists directly.

    💬 Chat on WhatsApp with Specialist📞 Call Kolkata Desk:+91 98300 12345
    14/B, Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata • Open 7 Days: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM