Dalhousie Square Heritage Walk, Kolkata Calcutta Tours
Explore Kolkata’s rich cultural heritage on a 2 km walking tour of Dalhousie Square, now known as BBD Bagh. Once the commercial and political hub of British India, this area features iconic Raj-era landmarks like the Writers’ Building, Raj Bhawan, St. John’s and St. Andrew’s Churches, and the General Post Office with its splendid dome. Stroll past historic sites like the Treasury and Old Currency Buildings, Central Telegraph Office, and the Great Eastern Hotel. Along the way, enjoy a taste of modern Kolkata at local Bengali street food stalls. Perfect for history and culture enthusiasts!
Dalhousie Square Walking Tour Package
Morning Kolkata Walking Tour Highlights – (Dalhousie Square Walk) – 2.5 / 3 Hours Tour
Great Eastern Hotel: Now The Lalit Great Eastern, this iconic hotel hosted figures like Mark Twain and Queen Elizabeth II during British rule when Kolkata was the administrative hub of India and surrounding regions.
Currency Building: Built in 1833, originally the Agra Bank and later the Reserve Bank, known for its grand arches, green tiles, and a massive metal vault.
Dalhousie Square Post Office: Once the “Dead Letter Office,” pivotal during the Great War for locating undelivered letters for soldiers’ families.
St. Andrew’s Church: Known for its tall steeple topped with a cock, a defiant addition by Rev. Bryce against the Bishop’s orders.
Writers’ Building: Built in 1777 as East India Company offices, featuring statues of Greek gods and Minerva symbolizing various departments.
Lal Dighi & General Post Office (GPO): Lal Dighi, a British-era reservoir, lies opposite the GPO, a 1868 architectural marvel with its grand dome and columns.
Royal Insurance Building & Hong Kong House: Colonial-era offices near the old Reserve Bank of India building, now historical landmarks.
St. John’s Church: Built in 1787, housing treasures like Zoffany’s Last Supper, Job Charnock’s Mausoleum, and Black Hole of Calcutta Monument.
Calcutta High Court: India’s oldest High Court (1862), inspired by Belgium’s Cloth Hall, featuring neo-Gothic architecture.
Town Hall: Constructed in 1813 in Roman Doric style for British social events, it remains a key heritage site.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly & Eden Gardens: Landmarks symbolizing the city’s political and sporting legacy.
For Private Tour – 5000/- For 02 Persons
Inclusions –
- Hotel pick up and drop by Air conditioned private car
- English spekaing tour guide to accompany you during the walk
- Mineral Water
- All taxes
Exclusions –
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals or Beverages other than specified in program
- Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay
For Group Tour – Every Saturday & Sunday – 599/- Per Head
Tour Lead By Asish Mondal
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