The Heritage walk of Calcutta

The Heritage walk of Calcutta

Calcutta is a city that reflects the best of heritage, culture and history of the era gone by. Unlike many other cities , Calcutta was totally built and founded by the British and it still remains a mirror image of the colonial era architecture and style, it has that charm that holds to the old and new together. This tour is all about discovering that , through lanes and alleys, stories and legends of the city of Joy.

Watch the best heritages of Calcutta, and learn the history of the city of joy.

Itenary and highlights of the tour: Meeting point, entry gate of Oberoi Grand hotel esplanade.
• Start the tour. Transfer to north Calcutta by Metro railways.
• Walk starts with licensed guide.
• Visit the old native’s area in Calcutta, see zamindar buildings and royal palaces aged more than 250 years.
• Visit the first Gymnasiu , first pharmaceutical shop of India.
• Live the history as you walk through the lanes and alleys of north Calcutta where war of Independence was fought.
• Learn the story of Calcutta before the British came.
• Visit the Kumartuli. Here watch how men make the idols of God, featured in National geographic.
• End the tour with sipping tea in the banks of river hoogly and parting with smiles.

Tour Duration: 3 hours

Starts At: Outside Oberoi Grand Hotel or At hostel or your hotel.

Extra:
• You can carry INR 500-INR 1,000 for food expenses and shopping of soveineirs.

 

Suited For:
• Photographers and cultural enthusiasts who'd like to know Old Calcutta better!

 

Notes:
• Carry a valid photo ID and your camera. Wear shoes and comfortable dress for the walk.