3-Hour Kolkata British Raj Heritage Walk around BBD Bagh

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Raj Bhawan and the colonial landmarks around BBD Bagh
• 02 Visit St John's Church and St Andrew's Church
• 03 See the Kolkata High Court, Town Hall, and HSBC Building
• 04 Trace the legacy of the British East India Company in White Calcutta

Sign up for this heritage walking tour exploring the legacies and architectural footprints of the British Raj in Kolkata, previously known as White Calcutta, from where much of undivided India was governed for more than a century. Gain a glimpse into the moments that shaped the beginning of the British East India Company, its expansion, the challenges and tussles it faced, and the simultaneous evolution of the city.

Sign up for this heritage walking tour exploring the legacies and architectural footprints of the British Raj in Kolkata, previously known as White Calcutta, from where much of undivided India was governed for more than a century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

British Raj Heritage Walk Around BBD Bagh

We will cover the below-listed landmarks located around the BBD Bagh area:

• Raj Bhawan
• St Johns Church
• Kolkata High Court
• Town Hall
• Treasury Building
• HSBC Building
• GPO
• Writers Building
• Collectorate Building
• St. Andrew's Church
• Currency Building
• Dead Letter Office Building
• Great Eastern Hotel

The walking tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide services
• Water
• Entry fee

What's Not Included

• Tipping

What to bring

• It is better to wear comfortable shoes.

Know before you go

• Please maintain the reporting time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Great Eastern, बेन्तिन्च्क स्ट्रीट, चोवरिन्घी नॉर्थ, बो बैरक्स, कोलकाता, वेस्ट बंगाल, भारत