Free self-guided walk · Kolkata

Dalhousie to the river

A free self-guided walk in Kolkata, from Dalhousie Square past the Writers' Building and St John's Church to the Hooghly.

Distance
2 km
Walking time
27 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Kolkata on foot.

Go early, before the heat and traffic.

  • Terrain: Flat, busy streets.
  • Best time: Early morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Writers' Building

    Start at Dalhousie Square.

  2. St Andrew's Church

    The church.

  3. General Post Office

    The GPO.

  4. St John's Church

    The old church.

  5. Millennium Park

    Finish by the river.

Tips

  • Go early.
  • Traffic is heavy.
  • Try a morning chai.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.