Photography Tour of Mesmerizing Markets of Kolkata
Overview
This is PURE Photography tour and is NOT RECOMMENDED for people who are not seriously into photography.
If people and photographing people in their natural environment and crowded market-places is what gets you going then you need to sign up for this one. And if we mentioned crowded market-places we really mean crowded. But we promise you the effort will be worth it. Some amazing activity just waiting to be captured by you! One of the biggest wholesale vegetable market of Calcutta, it offers your sights, smells and experiences you would have never ever imagined or experienced before. The opportunities and challenges this tour offers to photographers are unparalleled.
Come, shoot and experience a sea of humanity!
PLEASE NOTE: Unless there is a scheduled tour, the minimum requirement for the tour is 2 pax. If you are single traveller, please message us.
P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
If people and photographing people in their natural environment and crowded market-places is what gets you going then you need to sign up for this one. And if we mentioned crowded market-places we really mean crowded. But we promise you the effort will be worth it. Some amazing activity just waiting to be captured by you! One of the biggest wholesale vegetable market of Calcutta, it offers your sights, smells and experiences you would have never ever imagined or experienced before. The opportunities and challenges this tour offers to photographers are unparalleled.
Come, shoot and experience a sea of humanity!
PLEASE NOTE: Unless there is a scheduled tour, the minimum requirement for the tour is 2 pax. If you are single traveller, please message us.
P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea - Local chai
- Snacks - Street side local food
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sealdah, Raja Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
On this tour we will be photographing in one of the busiest markets you would have ever photographed in. We shall be visiting vegetable, dry provisions, fish and fruit markets.
This is going to be a sensory overload and it will challenge your photography skills.
This is purely for photographers and if markets and busy places and photography is not your thing, then look at our other tours. This is photography and markets and India at its deepest end.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sealdah, Raja Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
On this tour we will be photographing in one of the busiest markets you would have ever photographed in. We shall be visiting vegetable, dry provisions, fish and fruit markets.
This is going to be a sensory overload and it will challenge your photography skills.
This is purely for photographers and if markets and busy places and photography is not your thing, then look at our other tours. This is photography and markets and India at its deepest end.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for infants and young children.
- Not recommended for people who cannot be in very busy areas. Not suitable for people scared of crowded places.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All guides have been fully vaccinated.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
tongi
November 2021
Did this tour pre COVID but the system won't let me put earlier dates. It was an early start but this is a tour for the senses - colour, smells and sounds, and a bit of tasting. It can be a bit overwhelming with vendors, customers and haulers ... so it was great to have a guide like Manjit who's ...
Did this tour pre COVID but the system won't let me put earlier dates. It was an early start but this is a tour for the senses - colour, smells and sounds, and a bit of tasting. It can be a bit overwhelming with vendors, customers and haulers ... so it was great to have a guide like Manjit who's so experienced and knows his way around. Obviously, as a visual creative practitioner, he has an eye for the spectacle of the place. And we have some great street food afterwards - Manjit knows the good places. Lots of fun and a bit out of the centre of town - so it was a great way to see another district in this fab city.OrangeSunset441
November 2021
The photography tour of Kolkata markets is a gem. The lively markets of Kolkata are extraordinary even if you compare them with other places in India. Also, one of the core capabilities of this company and Manjit in particular is personalized customer experience. No matter how unconventional and ...
The photography tour of Kolkata markets is a gem. The lively markets of Kolkata are extraordinary even if you compare them with other places in India. Also, one of the core capabilities of this company and Manjit in particular is personalized customer experience. No matter how unconventional and challenging the site is, the customer always feels comfortable and enjoys it. I especially recommend them to female solo travellers; I rarely encountered such sensitivity to the well-known issue of the safety of female travellers.Yekkes
November 2021
I have been on the Mesmerising Markets tour three times. This is because it gives great opportunities for candid photography of "real life" as the city awakens, as well as the chance to engage directly with everyday people who are generally very open to being photographed. I always learn somethi...
I have been on the Mesmerising Markets tour three times. This is because it gives great opportunities for candid photography of "real life" as the city awakens, as well as the chance to engage directly with everyday people who are generally very open to being photographed. I always learn something new about Calcutta during the tours and Manjit is great at giving technical tips that help to improve my pictures. I have also been on customised photo walks with Manjit, designed at my request. No trip to Calcutta would be complete without going on one of these tours and I plan to do another one when I am back in the city early next year,799kerrim
November 2021
This was the type of photography opportunity that I had always dreamt of, but never imagined that I could actually do. Having access to the busy markets, with a local, who kept an eye on everything and ensured you had the best experience possible was superb. Not only did Manjit point out awesome ...
This was the type of photography opportunity that I had always dreamt of, but never imagined that I could actually do. Having access to the busy markets, with a local, who kept an eye on everything and ensured you had the best experience possible was superb. Not only did Manjit point out awesome photo opportunities, including how to get the best out of the available lighting, and engaged with stallholders who he obviously knew well to ask for their involvement, he also made sure I wasn't going to hurt myself while looking through the lens when there's so much going on! It's an early start, but my goodness, so worth it. So good, I've done it twice - 18 months apart, pre-Covid, and I would gladly do it again, several times over. Highly recommended.AsiaFanCalifornia
November 2021
As a woman photographer, my eye is often peering through the eyepiece of my camera. Often traveling alone, I am not able to both photograph and watch my surroundings. Several years ago, I discovered Manjit Singh Hoonjan and Calcutta Photo Tours on Tripadvisor. What a find this was! Manjit is a “f...
As a woman photographer, my eye is often peering through the eyepiece of my camera. Often traveling alone, I am not able to both photograph and watch my surroundings. Several years ago, I discovered Manjit Singh Hoonjan and Calcutta Photo Tours on Tripadvisor. What a find this was! Manjit is a “fixer’ extraordinaire. He finds the best locations and makes working at each sight so easy and pleasurable. Because of his experience and respect for Kolkata and its citizens, I have never felt unwelcome in the great variety of locations he has suggested. He blends into the background allowing a photographer to work, unless he is needed. He understands the process since he is an outstanding photographer himself. If you are a photographer “newbie” Manjit is always willing to offer technical advice. The market tour is fascinating, but so are all of his other locations. And most important, I have always felt safe with Manjit! November 2019RobertvanKoesveld
November 2021
This market is an intense place with a unique and vibrant atmosphere. I have visited and photographed here on many occasions and come away with strong images each time. As a working wholesale market, visitors really benefit from Manjit’s established relationships and good judgment as well as ...
This market is an intense place with a unique and vibrant atmosphere. I have visited and photographed here on many occasions and come away with strong images each time. As a working wholesale market, visitors really benefit from Manjit’s established relationships and good judgment as well as his warm and engaging personality. He understands when and where to explore each unique corner. He helps you know where you can position yourself for good shots without getting in the way of the hard working market workers This tour is highly recommended for those wanting to explore a different side of this wonderful city.