In the gloom, the gurgling river seemed to give voice to the plight of the helpless humans shipped into the unknown from here. Their sighs and murmuring voices brought the murky past back to life again
The Telegraph outlines the contours of what’s to come for connoisseurs on a 70-plus paddle steamer that was refurbished and relaunched recently to serve as a heritage experience
Big Story Future of the Past Walks, talks, fests, guests. After years of being defined by the Howrah Bridge, Park Street and sandesh, Calcutta was learning to speak a heritage language. Then came the virus. Checking out the pulse of a nascent but promising industry Manasi Shah | | Published 13.12.20, 01:22 AM
Pre-pandemic. The heritage industry of Calcutta was booming. Yes, the heritage industry. A little more than 200 guided tours walking tours, cultural tours, archaeological tours, food tours, photography tours run by individuals, community groups, private companies and institutions. Hooghly’s Flower Fest tour by Calcutta Photo Tours; Confluence of Cultures Bow Barracks to Burrabazar walk by Calcutta Walks;