Visit Mother Teresa's house and Churches of Kolkata
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Visit Mother Teresa's house and Churches of Kolkata
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In this day trip in Kolkata, we will visit the house of Mother Teresa, St Paul’s Cathedral, the first Episcopal Church of the eastern world, St Andrew’s Church the only Scottish church in Kolkata and South Park Cemetery which is a slice of history set in stone. This is a fully guided tour where we take care of pick up, drop, lunch and all entrance charges.
Itinerary
Five Senses Tours, Kolkata(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOrientationSt Andrews Church
45 minsAdmission Ticket Included8 AM St Andrews Church Our first destination is St Andrew’s Church which is also known as the Kirk. Completed in 1818 it is the only Scottish church in Kolkata. Designed by M/s Burn, Currie & Co. its steeple was higher than that of the then Anglican Cathedral of Calcutta St. John’s Church. Bishop Middleton was much annoyed with this. Our guide will elaborate more on the controversy regarding the spire which ruffled many feathers!St. Paul's Cathedral
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSt. Paul’s Cathedral We visit the first Episcopal Church of the eastern world, St Paul’s Cathedral. It took 8 years to build this masterpiece. Bishop Wilson consecrated St Paul’s Cathedral on 8th October 1847. Guest will find a strong resemblance to the famed Norwich Cathedral especially with its Gothic stained glass windows and frescoes in Florentine Renaissance style. We will get to see sculptures and like the “Episcopal Throne” and an ornamented wall – Reredo, carved with incidents from the life of St. Paul.South Park Street Cemetery
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSouth Park Cemetery South Park Cemetery was the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 19th century. This 8-acre necropolis has 1900 graves belonging to prominent British citizens and high officials of the East India Company. One of the better-maintained tombs is that of Sir William Jones, who first came to India in 1783 as a Supreme Court Judge, later founded the Asiatic Society and translated important Sanskrit scriptures such as the Bhagwad Gita into English.The Mother House Of The Missionaries Of Charity
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedPeace & Tranquility at Mother’s House We visit Mother’s House, the erstwhile residence of Mother Teresa who had dedicated her entire life to the care of the underprivileged. This building is also the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity the organisation founded by Mother Teresa. We will see the sisters of Missionaries of Charity at work for the upliftment of the underprivileged, visit a museum with Mother Teresa’s belongings and pay our respects at the tomb of our Angel of Mercy. 3 PM- Drop back to hotel after lunch
What's included
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (All city hotels)
Full time guide / cultural evangelist
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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20/C Kshetra Mohan Naskar Road, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India 700040
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5 Senses Walks
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