Kolkata | 09.06.2019 | 06:45 am ~ 08:15 am

A Trail through Kolkata’s Chinatown

About the walk

Kolkata’s Old Chinatown, or Tirreti Bazaar, is one of the city’s chief attractions for visitors. Being the only Chinatown of this kind in India, Tirreti Bazaar safeguards a part of Kolkata’s unparalleled cultural legacy—that of the Chinese immigrants. The city has been home to a bustling Chinese-Indian community since the early 19th century, which, at some point, was 20,000 strong but now has lessened to about 2000.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
06:30 am

About the walk

Kolkata’s Old Chinatown, or Tirreti Bazaar, is one of the city’s chief attractions for visitors. Being the only Chinatown of this kind in India, Tirreti Bazaar safeguards a part of Kolkata’s unparalleled cultural legacy—that of the Chinese immigrants. The city has been home to a bustling Chinese-Indian community since the early 19th century, which, at some point, was 20,000 strong but now has lessened to about 2000.

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

06:30 AM

Meeting point

Poddar Court, Tirreti Bazaar

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Central 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. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

 

  • No parking facilities available near the meeting point, we recommend you to take public transport. Metros don’t operate that early on Sundays.
  • Photography allowed.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, carry a small backpack with a water bottle and a small towel.
  • Food costs and travel expenses to be borne by the participants.