Seat of the Empire: Raj Bhawan Heritage Walk (Indian citizens only)

Name: Seat of the Empire: Raj Bhawan Heritage Walk (Indian citizens only)
Start: 2026-03-28T14:45:00+05:30
End: 2026-03-28T17:45:00+05:30
Location: Esplanade Mansions

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 02:45 pm to 05:45 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

Esplanade Mansions | Kolkata, WB

Raj Bhawan, Kolkata, formerly known as Government House, stands as one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in India, modelled after Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, England. Built between 1799 and 1803 under the orders of Lord Wellesley, it served as the official residence of the Governor-General of Bengal during British rule, witnessing pivotal moments in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Walk through its ornate Marble Halls and sweeping colonnaded façade that echo the ambitions of an empire at its zenith. From the decisions made within its walls that shaped the fate of millions, to its seamless transition into the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal after independence, Raj Bhawan today stands as a living testament to Kolkata's layered past, a place where imperial grandeur quietly gives way to democratic pride.
CURATED BY Crosswalks by OCA