Kolkata to Dhanbad Maithon Dam Tour with Temple Visits
This journey is an insight into two distinct facets of Eastern India — the spiritual elegance and colonial charisma of Kolkata, and the industrial resilience of Dhanbad. Visit iconic temples, British-era landmarks, and Jharkhand’s most significant dam, while also engaging with the people, food, and stories that define these regions. Ideal for heritage explorers, academic travellers, and those tracing roots or personal histories in the coal heartland.
🏨 HOTEL OPTIONS
| Destination |
3★ Hotels |
4★ Hotels |
5★ Hotels (if available) |
| Kolkata |
Roland Hotel, Avenue Club |
Jameson Inn, The Senator |
The Oberoi Grand, Taj Bengal |
| Dhanbad |
Skylark, Hotel Poddar Regency |
Cocoon Hotel, Seventeen Degrees |
(Limited availability) |
💰 COST PER PERSON (Twin Sharing Basis)
| Hotel Category |
Price (INR) |
| 3★ Hotels |
₹18,800 |
| 4★ Hotels |
₹24,500 |
✅ INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Sightseeing at all listed locations
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking
- Bottled water & Divine India welcome kit
❌ EXCLUSIONS:
- Flights or train fares
- Meals other than breakfast
- Entry fees to parks or museums
- Tips, personal expenses
- Anything not listed in “Inclusions”
Details
This journey is an insight into two distinct facets of Eastern India — the spiritual elegance and colonial charisma of Kolkata, and the industrial resilience of Dhanbad. Visit iconic temples, British-era landmarks, and Jharkhand’s most significant dam, while also engaging with the people, food, and stories that define these regions. Ideal for heritage explorers, academic travellers, and those tracing roots or personal histories in the coal heartland.
- Morning: Pickup from Kolkata Airport/Railway Station. Check into the hotel.
- Midday: Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math, two sacred and peaceful riverside shrines.
- Afternoon: Explore Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Maidan area for colonial-era architecture.
- Evening: Attend aarti at Kalighat Temple, one of the Shaktipeethas, and stroll along the ghats of the Hooghly River.
- Overnight: Kolkata.
- Morning: Post breakfast, depart for Dhanbad by private vehicle. Scenic countryside drive with rural Bengal views.
- Midday: Arrive in Dhanbad and check in. Rest and freshen up.
- Afternoon: Visit Shakti Mandir, one of the most important temples in Dhanbad, known for uninterrupted Akhand Jyoti.
- Evening: Explore the City Centre or visit the historic ISM campus (now IIT Dhanbad), India's oldest mining institution.
- Overnight: Dhanbad.
- Morning: Visit Maithon Dam, a beautiful reservoir flanked by green hills and boating options.
- Midday: Stop for lunch at a local riverside restaurant.
- Afternoon: Visit Birsa Munda Park, or explore villages around Baliapur for insights into the rural mining economy.
- Evening: Return to town and relax, or enjoy local sweets like Tilkut and Anarsa.
- Overnight: Dhanbad.
- Morning: After breakfast, drive towards Durgapur Airport for your onward journey.
- Tour ends with soulful experiences from Bengal’s charm to Jharkhand’s grit.
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