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Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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Dress Code: Dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship. Shoes must be removed at places of worship
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this walk, you will experience the rich heritage and culture of Kolkata while learning about its interesting history. This unique Heritage walking tour will take you through a path of knowledge. Along the way, you’ll learn about the social reform movement call “The Bengal Renaissance” which began in the 19th century. You’ll explore the area around College Street in Kolkata with its premier colleges and mix in with the students browsing the streets lined with bookstalls. This area is also home to reformist social movements like the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj, which have their own unique belief systems. The Buddhist Mahabodhi Society’s headquarters are also here. NOTE: (Expect More...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Bottled water
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Monument Entrance Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Kolkata (Calcutta)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer
Kolkata (Calcutta)
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On this walk, you will experience the rich heritage and culture of Kolkata while learning about its interesting history. This unique Heritage walking tour will take you through a path of knowledge. Along the way, you’ll learn about the social reform movement call “The Bengal Renaissance” which began in the 19th century. You’ll explore the area around College Street in Kolkata with its premier colleges and mix in with the students browsing the streets lined with bookstalls. This area is also home to reformist social movements like the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj, which have their own unique belief systems. The Buddhist Mahabodhi Society’s headquarters are also here. NOTE: (Expect More...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Bottled water
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Monument Entrance Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Kolkata (Calcutta)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Itinerary
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Kolkata (Calcutta)
You will be escorted from your hotel to Calcutta Medical College, the starting point of your walk. Close at hand is Haarkata Goli, a lane that was once home to businesses dealing in human bones collected from the nearby Calcutta Medical College and Hospital (CMC),the Calcutta University, Presidency University, Sanskrit College and Hindu School are in the vicinity.
Popularly called ‘The Bengal Renaissance’, this movement questioned existing orthodoxies.
Walk past College Square which has the Jahan Khan mosque, buildings of the Buddhist Maha Bodhi Society of India, the Bengal Theosophical Society, the Baptist Mission Church, the publication office of atheist Communist literature.
College Street or the ‘Boi Para’ (Colony of books) is the largest used book market in the world and offers a large collection of rare books.
This large airy café has long been the traditional “adda” or hang-out where Calcutta’s intellectuals have gathered to discuss and debate every issue under the sun.
