What's Happening: Heard the lores of bonedi barir Durga Puja, but never had the opportunity to explore or experience it? The epicentre of Bengal's cultural renaissance, North Kolkata was the heartland of erstwhile Calcutta's traditional business and land owning families, who hosted Durga Puja in their grand mansions. This Puja, Heritage Walk Calcutta (HWC) is making the chance for you to experience the North Kolkata's quintessential bonedi barir pujo with it's rich history and unique rituals. HWC has in fact curated two walks to explore four different parts of North Kolkata. Join the Pathuriahghata and Jorasanko walk to experience the puja of Datta, Dawn, Mullick and Pathuriahghata Bari. The Sovabazar and Chitpore walk will take you around Sovabazar Rajbari, Darjipara Mitra Bari, Chhatu Babu-Latu Babur Bari, Hatkhola Dutta Bari, Madan Mohan Dutta Bari, Pathuriaghata Ghosh Bari. The walks will be conducted on the four days of Durga Puja (15, 16, 18 and 19) and is already open for bookings.
Price: INR 850 per person.
Make A Note: The walk will also include a street-side breakfast.