Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

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Tour Duration

12 to 14 hours (Flexible)

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Easy Pickup

Free Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

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Language

English

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Tour Assistance

Available free with every tour

Overview: Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

Tarapith is a sacred and spiritual village situated in Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is much-admired for its tantric temple and adjacent cremation ground where saints have been performing tantric rituals called sadhana. The Tantric Hindu temple is dedicated to the goddess Tara, a formidable tantric aspect of Devi, the chief temples of Shaktism. Tarapith has marked its characteristic as the chief of temples where Shaktism is worshipped. There are mythological tales on Tarapith. The eyeball (Tara) of goddess Sati fell on this village and it was named Tarapith. According to another section of mythologists, Tarapith is not a pith but the place is indebted to holiness as one of the legendary sagas Basistha worshipped the goddess Tara in the form of Tara. The goddess Tara is a form of Kali with two hands, garlanded with snakes and adorned in sacred threads. It takes around five hours by car to reach Tarapith from Kolkata.

Highlights: Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

- Tarapith Temple: The Tara temple in Tarapith is a medium-sized temple. Its reputation as a pilgrimage center with the deity of Tara preserved in it. The temple was constructed in 1255. Its base is thick with solid walls, built of red brick. The superstructure has covered passages with many arches. It touches the pinnacle with a spire. The main temple might be medium-sized but constructed of marble and terra cotta. The gigantic doors coming in the way to main place of worship have carved and are constructed of imprinted metal with highly exquisite designs of several religious symbols. The image of the deity is preserved under the roof space in the sanctum. The blood sacrifice of goats is a daily norm in the temple. Devotees who offer such goat sacrifices seek blessings from the deity.
- Tarapith Maha Sasan: Tarapith Maha Sasan is a propitious place adjoining to the Tarapith temple. It is famous for tantric rituals. This is a place where many saints reside in this cremation ground permanently ad perform their meditation and tantric rituals. It is said that third eye of Sati had fallen here and it is often said that while performing sadhana the saints smell out the reflection of supernatural and extra-ordinary power.
- Bamakhepa Temple: Sri Bamdev Smriti, a pink-colored temple dedicated to saint Bamakhyapa, the legendary tantric with divine craziness for goddess Tara. There is a tomb and a samadhi right outside the temple and people often tender prayers and offerings in the name of the saint.
- Bamakhyapa: A saint, held in great admiration in Tarapith was Sadhak Bamakhyapa, popularly known as ‘mad saint’. He was a contemporary of another legendary Bengali saint Ramkrishna. Born in 1837, Bamakhyapa left his house at a young age and started performing tantric sadhana under the guidance of saint Kailspathi Baba who lived in Tarapith. Bamakhyapa settled there. He transcended in yoga and tantric sadhana and became the spiritual head of Tarapith. He lived near the temple and meditated, sitting on the cremation ground. The ardent devotee of goddess Tara, Bamakhyapa died in 1911 and his shrine is located within the vicinity of the Tara temple.

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Free Tour Assistance

Before booking till end of Tour, a dedicated Tour Assistant will be available.

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Curated Experiences and Flexible Itineraries

Discover Tarapith with a Private guide, AC car with hotel pickup.

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Booking your tour with us is simple, secure, and convenient. We accept all major Credit and Debit Cards, making the payment process smooth and stress-free for our guests.

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Tour Cost

USD 220 per guest.
(minimum 2 guests are required or one willing to pay for two)

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What is included?

Customised Private Tour by Air-Conditioned Vehicle along with Govt. approved Professional Tour Guide.
All essential Fees & Taxes as per the Itinerary, including Guide Fees, Fuel, Parking & Toll Charges.
Refreshments & Packed Drinking Water.
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off for a seamless travel experience.
A scheduled lunch break (meal cost not included), giving you the flexibility to try local flavors.

What is not included?

Gratuities (at your discretion).
Meals and personal expenses unless specified.

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 7 October 2026
 
 
 Verified A magnificent experience
Magnificent experience, the guide is a ten, kindness, professionalism, and unbeatable company, as well as the transfer service, a wonder; it is worth noting the professionalism in all the visits, unbeatable value for money.
  
 
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   criscll2017 
 7 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Unforgettable!!!
My husband and I have had the best day of the trip to India. We thank our guide T. Mukherjee for making this day in Kolkata unforgettable. He has given us a very interesting private tour. He is the most professional guide we have ever had due to his kindness, his attentiveness, his knowledge of the city which is unbeatable, and the gifts he gave us at the end of the tour. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   LCC 
 4 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Amazing Day in Kolkata
Amazing day in Kolkata thanks to the organisation, effectiveness and willingness to go the extra mile, so I could make the most out of the day I had. I visited many places, learned different things and most important I had a pleasant time
  
 
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   Shelley O 
 4 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Santiniketan and a sleepy car ride
This is a lovely trip and a very long day. It worked well for me on my first day in Kolkata as I adjusted to exhaustion and the time difference. It involves a very long car ride alongside rice paddies and small towns (I saw a monkey), with lovely music, a driver and a guide. When you get to Santiniketan, there is a local guide awaiting you. You can walk the outside of the campus, see old buildings and trees and go into a museum. My guide worked hard to ensure my day was exactly what I wanted.
  
 
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 17 September 2026
 
 
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I had the pleasure of spending a day with Mr. T. Mukherjee and Mr. Ravi Shankar in Kolkata. Was very positively surprised, when on short notice I requested a change of pickup time and place and immediately got a confirming reply. Mr. Shankar is the man for the dates and facts of all Kolkata adding a bit of local Couleur, while Mr. Mukherjee makes sure you feel good and are comfortable. The tour contained all the must-sees but was adjusted in reference to the order depending on your personal needs (early lunch, coffee break etc). There was always an Option A and Option B and I decided which one I preferred. It was a wonderful day and I can only recommend these 2. The fee is more on the higher side, but I considered it very much worth it! Book them!
  
 
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 9 August 2026
 
 
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide in Kolkata. He was engaging and attentive throughout, and clearly went above and beyond to take care of us. Rather than just sticking to the typical tourist spots, he made sure we experienced the everyday rhythm of local life too — which ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. He had a wonderful way of bringing history to life, sharing the stories behind the places we visited rather than just reciting facts. We enjoyed Ravindra Sangeeta during the ride to Shanti Niketan. During the city tour, He introduced us to charming, nostalgic local cafés instead of steering us toward the usual 5-star spots, which gave us a much more authentic taste of the city. What really stood out was how thoughtful and prepared he was — he carried umbrellas for us, kept snacks in the car, and even had hand sanitizer and face-cleansing towelettes on hand. It’s the kind of attention to detail you don’t expect but deeply appreciate. On top of that, his warmth and compassion toward the local people he interacted with said a lot about his character. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a guide who treats you like family and gives you a real feel for Kolkata, not just a checklist of sights
  
 
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 9 August 2026
 
 
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The Kolkata Trips team were able to give us a quick overview of the city in just a few hours. We learned so much and really enjoyed all the highlights we saw. Highly recommend them. Thanks!
  
 
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 9 August 2026
 
 
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Mukherjee was the best. He made us feel his best friends, showed places with so much patience & care. His itinerary suggestion perfectly fitted our schedule & covered fascinating places.
  
 
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 3 August 2026
 
 
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I was a difficult and complicated customer yet the team were so accommodating and flexible for me.
  
 
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   Curiosity00213602964 
 31 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Cozy and full of wisdom
The experience was extremely gratifying. Visited locations were spectacular. The contracted company is congratulated on your guide (Mr. T. MUKHERJEE), an extremely careful person, concerned with his clients, presenting us with small memories with a lot of meaning. Our driver (Sharma Ji) was also a Mr. Very careful and kind, with good driving. They made you feel quite welcomed and mimicked. Thanks to the 2. Thanks to the company Kolkata Trips for the people who sent us
  
 
  
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