The Second Tide: A Ghats of Calcutta (Nimtala to Bagbazar) Walking Tour
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:45 pm to 07:15 pm
UTC+05:30Location
Durgeshwar Shiva Mandir | Kolkata, WB
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Walk along Kolkata’s ghats, where the Hooghly threads together devotion, memory, and daily life. Begin at Durgeshwar Mahadev Mandir, where incense curls through ancient walls, then move to Nimtala Burning Ghat, where solemn pyres mark life’s passage. Pause at Rabindranath Tagore Samadhi, sensing the poet’s quiet presence, and wander through Bhootnath Temple, steeped in myth and worship. As evening falls, reach Ahiritola Ghat for a ferry ride across shimmering waters, then stroll past Sovabazar Ghat and Putul Bari, where whispers of haunted tales mingle with artistic charm. At Kumartuli Ghat, watch clay gods take shape in meditative hands, continue through Bagbazar Ghat’s rituals, and end at Mayer Ghat, where the river reflects the sky and carries centuries of stories, devotion, and culture, leaving each step resonant with Kolkata’s living heritage.
Experience curated by Crosswalks by OCA
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Where is it happening?
Durgeshwar Shiva Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Nandaram Sen Street, Hatkhola, Shobhabazar, Kolkata 700005, India, KolkataEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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