On this walk, you will experience the rich heritage and culture of Kolkata while learning about its interesting history. This unique Heritage walking tour will take you through a path of knowledge. Along the way, you’ll learn about the social reform movement call “The Bengal Renaissance” which began in the 19th century. You’ll explore the area around College Street in Kolkata with its premier colleges and mix in with the students browsing the streets lined with bookstalls. This area is also home to reformist social movements like the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj, which have their own unique belief systems. The Buddhist Mahabodhi Society’s headquarters are also here.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.
Highlights
• Learn about the “Bengal Renaissance”
• Observe the Diversity and Ethnicity of Kolkata in one place
• Book Kiosks
• Hawkers market
• See Pulled Rickshaws
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Professional guide
✔ Bottled water
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Monument Entrance Fees
Departure & Return
Departure:
, Kolkata (Calcutta)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Kolkata (Calcutta)
You will be escorted from your hotel to Calcutta Medical College, the starting point of your walk. Close at hand is Haarkata Goli, a lane that was once home to businesses dealing in human bones collected from the nearby Calcutta Medical College and Hospital (CMC),the Calcutta University, Presidency University, Sanskrit College and Hindu School are in the vicinity.
Popularly called ‘The Bengal Renaissance’, this movement questioned existing orthodoxies.
Walk past College Square which has the Jahan Khan mosque, buildings of the Buddhist Maha Bodhi Society of India, the Bengal Theosophical Society, the Baptist Mission Church, the publication office of atheist Communist literature.
College Street or the ‘Boi Para’ (Colony of books) is the largest used book market in the world and offers a large collection of rare books.
This large airy café has long been the traditional “adda” or hang-out where Calcutta’s intellectuals have gathered to discuss and debate every issue under the sun.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress Code: Dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship. Shoes must be removed at places of worship
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
