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Kolkata White Town Walk
1 day
By walk
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About this activity
Kolkata was divided into White Town and Black Town. The White Town was centered around Dalhousie Square is the oldest square in the City.
The most iconic buildings of Kolkata are located in this area. We would be starting our walk from the Great Eastern Hotel. We will be covering the following monuments during our short journey.
• Raj Bhavan, or Government House, initiated by Lord Wellesley who famously said “India should be governed from a Palace, not a counting house”. This is now the residence of the Governor of Bengal
• St John’s Church, which houses the grave of Job Charnock (founder of British Calcutta), and the Black Hole Memorial (a controversial episode in Calcutta’s history)
• Lal Dighi, the water tank that provided drinking water, but was also a popular promenade
• The General Post Office, with its grand dome and Corinthian pillars
• Writer’s Building, which originally served as the offices of the clerks of the East India Company, but now houses the Secretariat of West Bengal
• St. Andrew’s Kirk, a beautiful Scottish Kirk
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The most iconic buildings of Kolkata are located in this area. We would be starting our walk from the Great Eastern Hotel. We will be covering the following monuments during our short journey.
• Raj Bhavan, or Government House, initiated by Lord Wellesley who famously said “India should be governed from a Palace, not a counting house”. This is now the residence of the Governor of Bengal
• St John’s Church, which houses the grave of Job Charnock (founder of British Calcutta), and the Black Hole Memorial (a controversial episode in Calcutta’s history)
• Lal Dighi, the water tank that provided drinking water, but was also a popular promenade
• The General Post Office, with its grand dome and Corinthian pillars
• Writer’s Building, which originally served as the offices of the clerks of the East India Company, but now houses the Secretariat of West Bengal
• St. Andrew’s Kirk, a beautiful Scottish Kirk
Included
- Professional guide
- All activities
- Round-trip private transfer
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
60%
Sport
20%
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