Private Tour

Walk the Kolkata Wetlands: Green Eye Candy

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

English

Bangla

3 hours

Mobile ticket

I am knows as the GPS of wetlands in the cycling fraternity, after taking tours on cycles i decided to start the walking tours which turned out to be more intriguing than the cycling ones

A unique culture and nature walks

An experience unheard of in The bustling city of Kolkata

A place not even 5 minutes away yet you come out in ethereal views and greenery

Understand how Kolkata is one of the most economical cities in terms of food, the whole ecosystem is derived from these wetlands

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We will go to one of the entry points of Wetlands in a vehicle. A hike which ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours (the total activity from meeting point might be 2-3 hours) depending on the season and group dynamics, in the lush green wetlands which is right inside the city yet 99 percent of locals and practically zero tourists are aware of the same The walk will you through trails covering water bodies and village community doing fish farming A green eye candy , zero vehicular traffic e and no pollution Maybe we will sit in a local shack for tea and snacks After the walk I will drop you to the nearest taxi point. In case of issues with duration and group dynamics please message me before booking on +91 9830080103

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tea and basic biscuit or snacks from the shacks

Options

Walk the Kolkata Wetlands: Green Eye Candy

Reviews

4.90

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thanks for this lovely tour!
390ankes,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great tour, thank you so much for it! Starting with the good communication, the precise provision of bike, helmet and gloves, the careful accompaniment by the morning traffic kakuttas, - everything was right! Shirish is a very good guide who leaves room for your own experience and brings joy to Calcutta's stories, I always like to book a tour with him!
Peaceful experience
F4741KTnathanp,,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a peaceful morning walk and a nice change from the busy city. Unfortunately it was very foggy the morning we went but Shirish explained a lot of it to us while walking around and the general conversation made up for the lack of views.
It’s different from most...
Barbara G,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s different from most of the activities one is likely to do in Kolkata and takes you to an area of wetlands which you readily see on a map but wouldn’t know how to explore. But, depending on where you are staying in the city it’s a long way for a not very long walk. No metro stop nearby. Sadly limited in terms of seeing birdlife.
Nature walk
Anna W,,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed the nature walk through the beautiful Wetlands of Kolkata, I could watch the fishermen fishing too :) Thanks Shirish and Nina for showing me this part of Kolkata.
Wonderful
anong935,,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s a funny thing. Visiting a big city, and the thing you want the most is solitude and quiet. This bike tour is just that. Highly recommended.
Relaxing nature
920katim,,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Only ten minutes from the city of Kolkata, you can find an other world. Silence, peace, fishes, cormorans and green, green, green everywhere. My guide, Shirish is a real paassionnate about this place, I have got lors of stories, the names of differents trees, plants, flovers. We has a two hours tour this day, because too hot for me, but it changed my day - I returned to the busy, Monday morning city with peace in my soul.
Highly recommended tour
franziskakV516MW,,Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for the beautiful tour. It was a great experience and a good opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The tour was worth getting up early for. I can fully recommend it!
Worth to do it
781rolfs,,Dec 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really worth to do this trip. Our guide Shirish explained about the wetlands and it's history. The bycles have been in good condition and adapted. Before we left i was a little scared about the traffic. But early morning there was less traffic and the guide chooses good roads. Fortunately i got used to the short pieces with more traffic.. No problems.
Wonderful morning ride
hansn855,,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful morning ride through the wetlands with Shirish. He knew a lot about the area. Above all, he was a very pleasant person to cycle with. I highly recommend the trip for those who have some cycling experience.
A great Kolkata highlight
baishalis2017,,Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the absolute highlight of our trip to Kolkata. Most of our family here did not, indeed, know anything about the wetlands. It was a beautiful long walk but it can be shorter if you need. Shirish was super knowledgeable and also fun to talk with. A must-see.