Arrivals at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, 

Kolkata, India

Airport pickup any time night or day. 

Morning into session with Rob, he has so much to share about using an iPad Pro with Procreate as a sketching tool extraordinaire.

After that we will go out on the street and start with our surroundings,

Hand draw rickshaws still operate in our area of Kolkata- let’s hire someone to relax by his rickshaw and be our model for a while.

We are rounding up a crew of Yellow Taxis to jaunt around this afternoon.

First lunch at the iconic Indian Coffee Shop new the University and then Malik Ghat, the flower market.

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Boating through Sundarbans we arrive at our retreat in time for lunch.

Later in the afternoon we will walk through the village and see what is happening. There will be plenty of places to catch your eye for sketching.

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Boating today, we will visit the information Centre of the Sundarbans National Park and then cruise through the waterways on the look out for tigers, crocodiles, otters and a myriad of birds.

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We are visiting a country mansion today, peaceful and a glimpse of how the few lived in days gone by.

You are sure to find interesting nooks and cranies to sketch or sit in the garden to relax.

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Returning in the afternoon, you might like to explore the busy, bustling market in our area this evening.

Or you might like to pop around the corner to the India Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world, it has fascinating displays.

The afternoon and evening are free.

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Walking locally today - we’ll stroll to Park Street Cemetery, a historic Kolkata landmark where British Raj soldiers rest.

This atmospheric, even slightly eerie site is a forest of towering tombstones with fascinating memorials.

The area between our hotel and the Cemtary is fascinating, old Raj buildings, being embraced by fig trees, the patina, the activity.

Let's find some places to stop and sketch, also some good cafes and tea shops in the area to refuel.

We'll gather before dinner to touch base with Rob after our adventures.

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We hope to meet up with the Kolkata Urban Sketchers group today and join them on location.

Great to share tips and hear insider stories of the wonderful city we are in.

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Let’s go up the Hoogley River to visit Belur Math a peaceful Hindu Temple on the banks of the river today, there is also a very interesting community of potters to visit. We have the bus today and can buzz around and find interesting places to sketch.

In the evening after a recap with Rob we will share a farewell dinner.

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Departures from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, 

Kolkata, India

Airport drop off any time night or day. .

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