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Calcutta Capsule
Explore and fall in love with Calutta like locals with Walking Tours & Homestays
Calcutta Capsule is Ranked as the no#1 Walking tour company in Calcutta on TripAdvisor and Airbnb
At Calcutta Capsule we help you fall in love with Calcutta and experience the city like a local.
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The walking tours at Calcutta Capsule are led by Soham ; A 5th Generation Calcutta Bengali(Local). Soham’s Love for Calcutta is contagious and he specializes in making sure you are at the right place at the right time.
” Take one of Calcutta Capsule’s amazing Walking tours. It will be the experience of a lifetime.” – Elizabeth Gilbert (Bestselling Author of Eat, Pray, Love)
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Magic Hour Tour
An early morning adventure to see Calcutta Wake up
Every morning, before the sun is up; the light sensitive Neon street lamps of Calcutta go off just when there is enough light. We hop on to the first tram of the day as the city enters the enchanting Magic Hour
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 3000 INR
Medium: Paused for Covid -19
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
Alleyway Food Tour
A Food Tour through the Mystical
Alleyways of Old Calcutta
This food tour not just lets you indulge in mouthwatering dishes that are part of Calcutta’s culture for centuries but also delves into the history and story behind the eateries. Local legends and alleyway stories are uncovered in a 3 hour non-stop eating fest. By the end you would’ve tasted Calcutta’s best food and known more about the Bengali Culture. Come find your way through the mystical narrow alleyways of Calcutta leading to century old Street food stalls and discover why they call Calcutta a food lovers Paradise
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 3000 INR
Medium: Walking tour
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
Calcutta Contrast Tour
A soul searching voyage through 2 contrasting sections of Calcutta
The choice of being part of the uncomplicated Business community or Artsy intellectual Native folk. Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding a few hidden spots.The whole sale markets (Burrabazar) are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades. A city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India’s largest and oldest wholesale fruit market and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food,people and watching hand made products being made on the streets. Not all walks should be just about walking somewhere, so to finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 3000 INR
Medium: Walking tour
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
walking tours
Magic Hour Tour
An early morning adventure
to see Calcutta Wake up
5.0 
147+ reviews
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
- Full Refund till 48 Hours before tour start time.
- Please reach tour starting point on time. Tour party will not wait for anyone after the tour start time. Reaching the start point late may lead to cancellation of ticket.
Alleyway Food Tour
A Food Tour through the Mystical
Alleyways of Old Calcutta
5.0 72 reviews
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 3000 INR
T
iming: 4-7pm(Nov-March)
5-8pm (Apr-Oct)
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
- Full Refund till 48 Hours before tour start time.
- Please reach tour starting point on time. Tour party will not wait for anyone after the tour start time. Reaching the start point late may lead to cancellation of ticket.
Calcutta Contrast Tour
A soul searching voyage through 2 contrasting sections of Calcutta
5.0 41+ reviews
The choice of being part of the uncomplicated Business community or Artsy intellectual Native folk. Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding a few hidden spots.The whole sale markets (Burrabazar) are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades. A city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India’s largest and oldest wholesale fruit market and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food,people and watching hand made products being made on the streets. Not all walks should be just about walking somewhere, so to finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.
- All Food stalls regularly sanitized & monitored to maintain safe hygienic practices with reference to anti-Covid norms.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
- Complimentary Sanitizers for all guests on the tour.
- Full Refund till 48 Hours before tour start time.
- Please reach tour starting point on time. Tour party will not wait for anyone after the tour start time. Reaching the start point late may lead to cancellation of ticket.
Wake up to the Wetlands Walking Tour
An Eco-Trail through the largest Wetlands in the world
5.0 5 reviews
P.S Failure to reach starting point by 5:30 am will lead to cancellation of the Booking without refund. As the Tour itinerary is time bound it is imperative we start sharp on time to ensure a memorable experience for the group present.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 999 INR
Start Time: 5:15 am
*Sunrise
*Birdwatching
*Fishermen at work
*Exploring Backwaters
*Unique Local *Transports
*Breakfast (Veg)
Meeting point :
Google location: Bamanghata bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/V3poxJwJCPq3WJFJ7
The meeting point will have parking space.
- Full Refund till 48 Hours before tour start time.
- Please reach tour starting point on time. Tour party will not wait for anyone after the tour start time. Reaching the start point late may lead to cancellation of ticket.
- All staff members and Hosts wear Face mask.
homestays
Owl’s Nest 1
Owl’s Nest Penthouse in Heritage Calcutta
An artistic rooftop Cabin at tree level .Totally different from the boxed in spaces called rooms, this is a work of art .Welcome to experience gorgeous Old Calcutta at its Best !
We are on the 5th floor & you have to use stairs . Help with luggage can be provided.
The Room :
This is a lovely rooftop Cabin cradled in nature .Watch sunrise & sunset from the terrace or bed .Soak in the Sun in the terrace amid greenery & flowers & unhindered views .
Walk out of your nest , onto a terrace & an unhindered expanse of greenery ! Enjoy hours of winter sunshine , lounging with a book & coffee.
The room is like a nest in a tree so that you can enjoy a relaxing country experience plum in the core of Classical Old Calcutta ! You will realize why Kolkata is totally different from other cities in India .
Both the Owl’s Nest rooms are unconventional & is designed by T.C from Calcutta Capsule with lots of passion in the tiny house concept .
*The room has been listed as. : #1 Stay option in Kolkata in the December 2019 edition of Lonely Planet , India .
** We have hosted guests from more than 50 countries with 290+ top reviews in our three rooms in the same location.
A strong fast Wifi
Air-conditioned
Attached bath with towels & toiletries.
Water Filter
Hot kettle with Tea & Coffee pouches.
- 1 day gap between every Check-in and previous Check-out.
- Cleaned and Sanitized
Check in : Any time after 12 noon.
Check out any time before 10 am .
For Late night check-in , Self check-in app will be shared by Mail . The gate lock can be operated through phone & your net connection or after logging onto our Wifi.
Early check in late check out options also available upto 6 hours subject to availability and chargeable.
Owl’s Nest 2
Private Sundeck & Cozy Penthouse in Vintage Calcutta
An unique experience with all modern facilities in Classic Old Kolkata !
This is not a traditional boxed space with no windows , it is more windows than wall! Live amid nature ,watch sunrise & sunset from the bed .
You will enjoy your stay immensely if you appreciate a challenging creative design .
There are two levels of the room with the Lower level having a writing table,storage space and the washroom & the upper level has the bed and the Sundeck and has windows with a unique 270 degree view .
The decor of the room is a mixture of traditional handwoven materials from rural artisans and an open skies design with plenty of natural light and sun. There is a private sundeck & also a mini library. There is lots of space in the adjacent terrace which is frequented by various birds and overlooks the largest park of Calcutta . Walk out of your room onto a green terrace full of flowers & an unhindered expanse of greenery !
All this 5 minutes from a Metro , close to Heritage spots, & 30 mins from the Airport .
The room is was designed by us & built on the tiny house concept .
* We have been listed as #1 among 3 places to stay shortlisted in Kolkata , by Lonely Planet , India . December 2019 edition.
A strong fast Wifi
Air-conditioned
Attached bath with towels & toiletries.
Water Filter
Hot kettle with Tea & Coffee pouches.
- 1 day gap between every Check-in and previous Check-out.
- Cleaned and Sanitized
Check in : Any time after 12 noon.
Check out any time before 10 am .
For Late night check-in , Self check-in app will be shared by Mail . The gate lock can be operated through phone & your net connection or after logging onto our Wifi.
Early check in late check out options also available upto 6 hours subject to availability and chargeable.
The Sunshine Room
Heritage Kolkata Homestay: The Sunshine Room
Welcome to our 5 generation home, with a breathtaking terrace garden .Sunnny, airy,spotless ,with great views & a five minute walk from the nearest Metro . This is in the core of Charming Old Calcutta which is distinct from other cities & the rest of the city !
A safe stopover for women & family.
The room is a well maintained modern setup with a small changing room/walk-in closet.
It has a comfortable double bed, with a 14 ft window giving a fantastic view of old Calcutta . The room is naturally very Sunny and Airy unlike the suffocating walled in rooms you find in most places.
Half a flight of stairs above, is a beautiful terrace garden with views of Old Calcutta on one side & breathtaking greenery on the other !! It is a place to relax and the swing seats are a special attraction ! The terrace is an oasis of peace away from the bustle of city life .
It is part of an apartment , but has independent access from the main gate to the room.
** We have hosted more than 500 guests from more than 50 countries with 270+ top reviews in our three rooms in the same location.
Lots of options of eating out is available nearby.
The neighbourhood is famous for its street food & Kolkata Sweets-the Rosogolla,Sandesh & Mishti Doi all of which have its roots here.
A strong fast Wifi
Air-conditioned
Attached bath with towels & toiletries.
Water Filter
Hot kettle with Tea & Coffee pouches.
- 1 day gap between every Check-in and previous Check-out.
- Cleaned and Sanitized
Check in : Any time after 12 noon.
Check out any time before 10 am .
For Late night check-in , Self check-in app will be shared by Mail . The gate lock can be operated through phone & your net connection or after logging onto our Wifi.
Early check in late check out options also available upto 6 hours subject to availability and chargeable.
Virtual Experiences
Sculptor’s Village Virtual Walk
Kumartuli
A virtual Walk through India’s most fascinating Sculpting Village
In this experience you walk with Calcutta’s best Airbnb experience curator Soham (https://bit.ly/Airbnb_CalcuttaCapsule) and witness Kumartuli / sculptor’s village. With stories on Hindu Gods, festivals and secrets of Hinduism this experience tries to give you an in-depth feeling of actually being in Calcutta and watching the artists work. Interact with the artists , understand their perspective on the Gods and unravel secrets of Gods. Sit back and enjoy as Soham walks you through this fascinating village explaining the different studios and how each idol is made
Duration: 1 hour
Price: 1500 INR
Medium: Google Meet
After Successful ticket booking our host will share a google meet Code/link. You can join the meeting from any web browser of your laptop.
If you are using an Android Device you may download the Google meet app from Google Playstore or input the code in google meet option inside your stock Gmail app.
If you are using Apple devices you can download the google meet app from Apple Playstore.
Contact-less Experiences
(FOLLOWING ANTI COVID NORMS)
Sculptor’s Village Walk
Kumartuli
A contactless Walk through India’s most fascinating Sculpting Village
Take a walk through India’s most fascinating mud sculptor’s community with Calcutta’s most celebrated walking tour expert. Kumartuli is India’s oldest God idol making village right in the middle of old Calcutta.
coming soon
Duration: 2 hour
Price: 2000 INR
Medium: contactless Physical
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