Daily
3-4 hours
8am pickup
Same as starting point
Experience a confluence of cultures on this unique walking tour that takes you through 18th century streets into the heart of Kolkata. The city's 'grey town' is quite literally the space between the pre-Independence 'white town' of the British and the 'black town' of the natives. This colloquial moniker dates back to the 1830s around the establishment of Lord Dalhousie's administration and the subsequent naming of Dalhousie Square.
The native or ‘black’ quarters in eighteenth and nineteenth century Calcutta lay somewhat to the north and east of the ‘white’ quarters which were near Dalhousie Square. Chitpur Road ran through the heart of the native quarters, with its bazaars (so well depicted by Baltazar Solvyns in his late eighteenth century drawing) and mentions of the Bengali gentry.
In its earlier identity, it was the Pilgrim Road connecting Chitpore (farther to the north) with the Kali temple, and then located to the north of the present Bhowanipur. On this guided walking tour, your expert English-speaking guide walks you through this Anglo Indian locality as you stroll down quiet by-lanes as well as lively gullies!
About The Supplier:
Le Passage to India Journeys is India’s premier Destination Management Company with a country-wide network and dedicated teams that specialise in every aspect of travel. The Company has an elaborate network of owned offices across India and strategic alliances in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. LPTI is dedicated to ensuring that every step of the journey, down to the last detail, is taken care of – with in-depth product knowledge and range of services offered, highly trained and motivated teams, an exclusive panel of knowledgeable guides, and a Wi-Fi-equipped modern transport fleet.
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Pick up times are approximate. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.
Please reach your hotel lobby 5 min prior to the departure Time.
This Tour can operate with min. 2 & max. 7 of people.
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers, a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
What to wear: Suitable comfortable clothing . What to bring: bring your own bottle, sunglasses and caps
This tour involves lot of walking hence physical fitness is mandatory
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