These agencies can arrange a car and driver for local sightseeing or help make long-distance travel arrangements.
American Express (21 Old Court House St., Central Kolkata. 33/2248-6281). Ashok Travel and Tours (Everest building, 46 C J. L. Nehru Rd., Central Kolkata. 33/2288-0901 or 2288-5254). Mercury Travels (46C J. L. Nehru Rd., Central Kolkata. 33/2249-2323.) Thomas Cook (Chitrakoot Bldg., 230A A. J. C. Bose Rd., South Kolkata. 33/2282-7567).
The most interesting tours in Kolkata are the walks through various neighborhoods led by the Foundation for Conservation and Research of Urban Traditional Architecture (CRUTA).
Foundation for Conservation and Research of Urban Traditional Architecture (67B Beadon St., North Kolkata, 700006. 33/2554-6127).