British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history. Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company. A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

1. 1

   Writers' Building

   30 min

   Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30 min

   Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.

3. 3

   St. John's Church

   30 min

   St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.

4. 4

   Raj Bhavan

   30 min

   Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.

5. 5

   Victoria Memorial Hall

   30 min

   We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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