“You’ve got to get out and walk.” — Jane Jacobs, Downtown is for People, 1957 The Telegraph Explore Calcutta Walks in association with Calcutta Walks is organising a Jane Jacobs walk, inspired by the urban activist, thinker and writer, who observed city life through walks. On May 4 and 5, nine walks covering Park Street to Tiretta […]
By Jane, know your city on foot – KARO CHRISTINE KUMAR Read More »
Could not hold his craving for Soota Kabab and Kheeri and we’re here. Sent from my mobile device.
Brian Liu, Calcutta Chinese, back from New Zealand Read More »
Calcutta Walks heartily welcomes Explorer Shreya as its newest and youngest Explorer.
Explorer Shreya’s first brush with Calcutta Walks! Read More »
Dear Walkers, Calcutta Walks is attending the World Travel Market in London this year. Please come forth to the WB Tourism stall, in the India Tourism pavillion if you’dlike to meet up. ifte@calcuttawalks.com
Calcutta Walks is exhibiting at the World Travel Market, London, 2009. Read More »
A memorable trip to Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills.
Darjeeling…Queen of the Hills and Queen of my Heart! Read More »
“These protected buildings are at the mercy of callous citizens and an apathetic administration,” said Iftekhar Ahsan of Calcutta Walks, which takes tourists around the heritage zones, flanked by students from St Joseph’s College and some friends. “I saw the invite on Facebook. It’s about time something like this happened here,” said Kunal Lunawat, 21, down for his summer break from Yale.
Calcutta CleanUp Campaign Day 2 !!! Read More »
“We had feared resistance but were overwhelmed by the reaction of the residents. They supplied us ladders and knives whenever required. One resident said ‘Thank you bhai’,” said Iftekhar Ahsan of Calcutta Walks, who has planned to clean up the heritage areas next.
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Calcutta Walks introduces homestays in Kolkata !!!
Calcutta Walks introduces homestays in Kolkata !!! Read More »
The Confluence of Cultures is turning out to be quite a walk. Fascinating to the core. Imagine encountering the cultures of the Anglo-Indians, the Parsis, the Jews, the Chinese, the Armenians, the Marwaris, the Biharis, the Muslims, and the Jains…..plus some sub-sects. Its turning out to be quite an overwhelming experience. Recently, a famous travel
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