Chowringhee Chronicles: An Esplanade Walking Tour

Schedule

Sun Mar 01 2026 at 02:45 pm to 05:45 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

Esplanade Metro Gate 5 | Kolkata, WB

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Uncover the forgotten stories of Kolkata's Esplanade and Chowringhee on this heritage walking tour. From the Metropolitan Building to Shaheed Minar, explore remarkable stops that reveal the city's hidden history - Greek immigrants honoured in marble, Tipu Sultan's Kolkata connection, India's finest gun makers, pioneering photographers, and the tram heritage that defined the city. Walk past the crowds and discover the Calcutta they never told you about. Major stops: Metropolitan Building, Bourne & Shepherd Studio, J Biswas & Co. Gun Makers, Tipu Sultan Masjid, Smaranika Tram Museum, Panioty Fountain, Esplanade Mansions, Shaheed Minar.
Experience curated by Crosswalks by OCA
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Esplanade Metro Gate 5, ESPLANADE METRO STATION-GATE NO 1, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata 700072, India, Kolkata

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