Kolkata | 23.12.2018 | 08:00 am ~ 10:30 am

Tracing Park Street’s Heritage

About the walk

On this tour, we will walk down the most exciting and happening street of Calcutta, Park Street. With Christmas just around the corner, the newly named Mother Teresa Sarani or simply Park street to old timers will be all decked up and ready to welcome the Yuletide cheer. But long before this became the celebration street of Calcutta, and much before we had glitzy stone and glass edifices called malls, this was where one came to mend a broken heart over a drink, celebrate a birthday with friends, or an anniversary. For many, it is still the same. While we walk down the road, we will realise that it’s not just entertainment or recreation that this road is famous for, but also for housing some of the most important landmarks of Calcutta's heritage. We will, as part of this short walking tour, experience the colours, sights and sounds of an era gone by.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

On this tour, we will walk down the most exciting and happening street of Calcutta, Park Street. With Christmas just around the corner, the newly named Mother Teresa Sarani or simply Park street to old timers will be all decked up and ready to welcome the Yuletide cheer. But long before this became the celebration street of Calcutta, and much before we had glitzy stone and glass edifices called malls, this was where one came to mend a broken heart over a drink, celebrate a birthday with friends, or an anniversary. For many, it is still the same. While we walk down the road, we will realise that it’s not just entertainment or recreation that this road is famous for, but also for housing some of the most important landmarks of Calcutta's heritage. We will, as part of this short walking tour, experience the colours, sights and sounds of an era gone by.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Shaikh Sohail
Working as a project manager with a multi-national telecom organization, he manages to take out time and pursue his deep interest and engagement with history and wildlife through his labour of love called Break Free Trails. Set up five years ago, this low key city-based outfit organizes heritage walks around various neighbourhoods of Calcutta along with offbeat experiences around natural habitats around East India to raise awareness as well as make history and wildlife a cohesive discussion and…

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Park Street Metro Station, Gate no 1, Kolkata

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Park Street

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.
  • No entry fees.
  • Photography allowed.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.
  • Food costs and travel expenses are to be borne by the participant.