Kolkata | 07.04.2019 | 07:30 am ~ 09:00 am

A Trail in the Footsteps of the Raj

About the walk

The former Dalhousie Square, now known as Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh, is a retreat at the centre of present-day Kolkata. Spread across an area of two square kilometres, the square is surrounded by some famous Victorian-style buildings and offices, banks and marketplaces. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Calcutta was the capital of British India, and Dalhousie Square was the city’s financial, social and political hub. After the capital was moved to New Delhi in 1911, the buildings circling Dalhousie Square were overlooked over time and occasionally obliterated. 

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
07:15 am

About the walk

The former Dalhousie Square, now known as Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh, is a retreat at the centre of present-day Kolkata. Spread across an area of two square kilometres, the square is surrounded by some famous Victorian-style buildings and offices, banks and marketplaces. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Calcutta was the capital of British India, and Dalhousie Square was the city’s financial, social and political hub. After the capital was moved to New Delhi in 1911, the buildings circling Dalhousie Square were overlooked over time and occasionally obliterated. 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Rituraj Banerjee
Hello. My name is Rituraj Banerjee. I have been majoring Politics and International Relations for more than half a decade. Having been a student of Politics and History, I have developed an interest in the colonial past and architecture in general and particularly of Calcutta. Otherwise, I take a serious interest and liking in film, music, and literature. I am a foodie myself and go for street food hopping very often! I travel a lot – both for pleasure and for work (on account of working as a…

Meeting Time

07:15 AM

Meeting point

In front of Grand Hotel

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Esplanade Metro Station

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Parking facilities are not available near the meeting point, hence we recommend that you use public transport.
  • Entry fees are to be paid by the participant.
  • Photography allowed.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.