A journey of art, heritage, and living traditions through Bengal.
A journey of art, heritage, and living traditions through Bengal.
17 – 22 October 2026
With insider access curated by Husna-Tara Prakash, you’ll meet artisans, storytellers, and custodians of heritage — from mystic Baul singers and muslin weavers to custodians of palaces and colonial towns along the Hooghly. Stay in restored heritage homes and uncover a world where art is living history.
4 nights Kolkata | 2 nights Santiniketan | 2 nights Murshidabad | 2 nights Maheshgunj
Stay: Glenburn Penthouse
Highlights: Durga Puja festivities, heritage walking tour, flower market, Howrah Bridge, Bonedi Baris
Arrive in Kolkata and settle into the Glenburn Penthouse. Explore the city’s colonial legacy on a heritage walk, visit the flower market, cross the Howrah Bridge, and take a local ferry. Experience Durga Puja in full splendour — from artistic pandals to Bonedi Baris — immersing yourself in Bengal’s extraordinary biennale of art and devotion.
Stay: Amoli Homestay
Highlights: Tagore heritage, Sonajhuri Haat, kantha embroidery, Baul singers, natural dye artisans
Travel to Santiniketan, the retreat founded by Rabindranath Tagore. Stay at Amoli, and explore the serene countryside. Meet artisans working with natural dyes and kantha embroidery collectives, wander local markets alive with music and dance, and join an evening of Baul song — mystic verses that speak of love and the divine.
Stay: Bari Kothi
Highlights: Ganges river cruise, terracotta temples, Sheherwali feast, Hazarduari Palace
Continue to Murshidabad, Bengal’s former capital. Stay in Bari Kothi, an 18th-century palace restored to its former glory. Cruise the Ganges past terracotta temples, enjoy a Sheherwali feast, and explore historic mosques and palaces. Visit Tantipara Weavers’ Village to see exquisite silk sarees still woven on traditional looms.
Stay: Balakhana Homestay
Highlights: Plassey battlefield, indigo heritage, Kalna muslin weavers, terracotta temples, local storytelling
Pause at Plassey before reaching Maheshgunj, where Balakhana — a heritage indigo house — opens its doors. Learn about the indigo trade and its role in Bengal’s history. Visit Kalna’s muslin weavers and terracotta temples, then return for an evening of storytelling and a home-cooked meal with your hosts.
Stay: Glenburn Penthouse
Highlights: Hooghly Imambara, Portuguese Church, Chandannagore, Serampore, Denmark Tavern
Trace Bengal’s colonial trail southward. Visit Hooghly Imambara and the Portuguese Church, pause for lunch in Chandannagore, and enjoy afternoon tea at the Denmark Tavern in Serampore. Return to Kolkata for a final night at the Glenburn Penthouse.
Stay: Glenburn Penthouse (day use)
Highlights: Departure transfer
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for onward travel, carrying with you Bengal’s stories of art, resilience, and living heritage.
Founder of Glenburn Hospitality, Husna-Tara Prakash has spent two decades curating journeys that bring Bengal’s layered history to life. From restoring Glenburn Tea Estate in Darjeeling to opening the Glenburn Penthouse in Kolkata, she has redefined hospitality with a focus on heritage, sustainability, and cultural immersion. Guests travelling with her gain rare insider access to Bengal’s living traditions — from artisans and storytellers to the grandeur of Durga Puja — guided by a host who is both a cultural custodian and an engaging storyteller.
Marvel at Kolkata’s UNESCO-listed Durga Puja, when the city transforms into a vast open-air gallery. Sculptors, artisans, and entire communities unite to create immersive pavilions, celebrating art, faith, and creativity in one of India’s greatest cultural festivals.
Experience Bengal through the eyes of Husna-Tara Prakash, founder of Glenburn Hospitality. A passionate cultural curator and storyteller, she weaves together history, art, and community, ensuring every encounter is meaningful and deeply personal.
Stay in atmospheric palaces, indigo estates, and boutique heritage homes restored with care. Each property reflects Bengal’s layered past, offering intimate hospitality, architectural beauty, and a sense of history that enhances the journey at every stop.
Meet the people who keep Bengal’s traditions alive — Baul singers with mystic songs, women’s kantha embroidery collectives, muslin weavers, and storytellers. These encounters connect you directly with the cultural heartbeat of the region.
Explore Santiniketan, the retreat envisioned by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as a centre of learning, art, and philosophy. Its tranquil atmosphere, creative energy, and enduring traditions offer a unique glimpse into Bengal.
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