Overview:
The sudden gush of cold wind across your face or the captivating riverside on an early morning walk is all you need to escape into nature. But when an oral history comes along narrated by professional guides, it is just the cherry on the cake. To venture through the same pathway that once great Bengal leaders or other such important personalities traversed is precious. This walk is sure to give you once in a lifetime experience. It will begin from Nimtala Ghat, a crematorium located on the eastern side of the Hoogly Riverbank. This burning ghat has a captivating history of its own and is the perfect place to start your riverside walk. The next place of the visit will be Mayo Hospital, which is a crumbling glory of Kolkata that was first established in 1841 and then re-established in 1936. You will then move on to the other quaint and exquisite Ghats, which are not usually visited but have many stories to tell. Your tour will end at Armenian Ghat, which was built in the year 1734. It was constructed by an Armenian trader named Manvel Hazaar Maliyan that stands on River Hoogly. Listening to the impressive tales of “Armani Ghat” will surely be the best way to end your mesmerizing walk.
