South Park Street Cemetery walking tour
The Park Street Cemetery stands as a significant heritage site in Kolkata, bearing witness to the colonial legacy of the British era. Originally named Burial Ground Road, this cemetery, situated on Park Street, holds distinction as one of Kolkata’s oldest burial grounds. Its mausoleums and memorials, constructed during the colonial period, stand as impressive architectural manifestations, reflecting the grandeur of a bygone era. Notably, the cemetery is a resting place for distinguished expatriates who played integral roles in Kolkata’s history.The South Park Street Cemetery may raise eyebrows as an unusual tourist destination, but it stands as a prominent attraction in Kolkata. Housing the final resting places of British individuals from 1767 to 1790, this iconic graveyard holds historical significance. Notably, it is the largest non-Church cemetery outside the Anglo-American world in the 19th century. Heritage Walk Calcutta is orchestrating the South Park Street Cemetery Walk, offering insights into diverse grave architectures. Swarajit Das will be present to enlighten participants about the graves of key figures from the 18th and 19th centuries, making it a unique and educational experience.British colonial history tours India.
Join us on a Calcutta walking tour experience as we delve into the rich history of Kolkata through the South Park Street Cemetery, an early colonial burial ground. Remarkably, it stands as the largest non-Church cemetery outside the Anglo-American world during the 19th century! Our exploration will lead us to uncover various grave architectures, providing insights into the lives and deaths of colonial Calcutta’s inhabitants. Discover the final resting places of pioneering personalities and learn intriguing tales, including the fascinating story of the ‘most beautiful girl in Calcutta’ from the late 18th century and a hair-raising mission undertaken by a British envoy to Tibet. This journey promises a fascinating glimpse into the city’s past, intertwining tales of love, loss, and daring adventures.South Park Street Cemetery tours.
Guided tour South Park Street Cemetery
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