Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour

Experience Kolkata’s rich heritage on a unique tram journey through the oldest operating electric tram system in Asia, running since 1902. The Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour offers a memorable ride through the historic streets of the City of Joy, covering iconic landmarks, colonial architecture, religious sites, and the final resting place of Mother Teresa at Mother House.

The tour includes visits to Birla Mandir, Sacred Heart Church, Tipu Sultan Mosque, Nonapukur Tram Depot, historic cemeteries, heritage educational institutions, and several important cultural landmarks of Kolkata.

Tour Highlights

• Ride on Kolkata’s iconic heritage tram.
• Reserved tramcar for groups above 12 tourists; unreserved tram for smaller groups.
• Visit Mother House and numerous heritage attractions.
• Enjoy local snacks, tea, coffee, bottled water, onboard WiFi, and a special souvenir.

Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour Itinerary

Starting Point: Birla Mandir, Kolkata

09:00 AM – Reporting & Introduction
Meet your guide at Birla Mandir and receive a brief introduction to Kolkata’s historic tram network and the day’s heritage experience.

09:15 AM – Heritage Drive through South & Central Kolkata

Visit and pass by several important landmarks including:

• Birla Mandir
• Calcutta Ice Skating Rink
• Church of Christ the King
• Lower Circular Road Cemetery
• Assembly of God Church School
• Maulana Azad College
• Sacred Heart Church
• Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque
• Thoburn Memorial Methodist Church
• Lord Jesus Church
• The Muslim Institute
• West Bengal Urdu Academy
• Pauline Book & Media Centre

11:30 AM – Nonapukur Tram Depot Visit
Explore the historic Nonapukur Tram Depot, considered the birthplace of Kolkata’s tram system, and learn about the evolution of Asia’s oldest operating electric tram network.

12:00 PM – Heritage Tram Ride
Enjoy a memorable ride on Kolkata’s iconic heritage tram while savoring local snacks, tea, coffee, and refreshments onboard.

12:45 PM – Mother House Visit
Visit Mother House, the final resting place of Saint Mother Teresa, and experience the serenity and spiritual heritage associated with her life and work.

01:30 PM – Tour Concludes
Receive a special Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour memento before the tour ends.

Inclusions

• Heritage Tram Ride
• Local Snacks & Refreshments
• Tea, Coffee & Bottled Water
• On-board WiFi
• Kolkata Heritage Tour Memento
• Professional Guide in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu (printed guides available in multiple languages).

Regular Routes: At present 25 Tram Routes are catered by CTC regularly. The passengers avail Tram services from 4:30 AM to 10:45 PM.