South Park Street Cemetery Tours

South Park Street Cemetery Walking Tour

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Join us on a Calcutta walking tour experience as we delve into the rich history of Kolkata through the South Park Street Cemetery, an early colonial burial ground. Remarkably, it stands as the largest non-Church cemetery outside the Anglo-American world during the 19th century! Our exploration will lead us to uncover various grave architectures, providing insights into the lives and deaths of colonial Calcutta’s inhabitants. Discover the final resting places of pioneering personalities and learn intriguing tales, including the fascinating story of the ‘most beautiful girl in Calcutta’ from the late 18th century and a hair-raising mission undertaken by a British envoy to Tibet. This journey promises a fascinating glimpse into the city’s past, intertwining tales of love, loss, and daring adventures.South Park Street Cemetery tours.

South park street cemetery walk ticket price – 499/- per head

Portion of map of Calcutta by Mark Wood prepared in 1784-85. Although opened 17 years earlier in 1767, the location of the cemetery was not highlighted by the cartographer, I have highlighted it in red.

Park Street Cemetery Overview

Location
Park Street Cemetery is located on Park Street, Kolkata.

Historical Significance
Established in 1767, it is one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world and a heritage site. Known as the “Great Christian Burial Ground” in the 19th century, it was named after Sir Elijah Impey’s deer park. The cemetery served as a burial site for European expatriates in colonial Calcutta and closed in 1840 due to space constraints. Renovations began in the mid-2000s and include eco-friendly updates like solar lighting.

Features
Spread over eight acres, the cemetery contains around 1,600 tombs with diverse architecture blending Gothic, Indo-Saracenic, and classical European styles. Notable elements include Romanesque cupolas, Grecian urns, pyramids, and Hindu-style sarcophagi carved from black basalt.

The tranquil surroundings and historical architecture make it a significant heritage site preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.

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