GETTING (T)HERE...
LANDMARKS
We are tucked away between two lanes, so no cars or traffic to disturb. However it can be tricky to find when coming for the first time.
Addresses are often useless in Kolkata for a variety of reasons so landmarks are generally the way people find their way around.
The taxi or hire car or even bus that brings you here will usually know main landmarks. People in the street will also help with landmarks.
We will advise which main landmark we think is best for you but they will be one of two:
HEDUA PARK (Also known as Azad Hind)
SCOTTISH CHURCH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
We are tucked away between two lanes, so no cars or traffic to disturb. However it can be tricky to find when coming for the first time.
Addresses are often useless in Kolkata for a variety of reasons so landmarks are generally the way people find their way around.
The taxi or hire car or even bus that brings you here will usually know main landmarks. People in the street will also help with landmarks.
We will advise which main landmark we think is best for you but they will be one of two:
HEDUA PARK (Also known as Azad Hind)
SCOTTISH CHURCH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
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HEDUA PARK
Hedua Park or Azad Hind Bag Park is a large gated and fenced park with a swimming pool in the centre. The corner we might set as a meeting point is located on Bidhan Sarani and Beadon St crossing. Beadon St is the most commonly used name but officially it is Danni Ghosh Sarani and Abhedananda Rd. On the corner is a police traffic booth covered with hoardings and a statue of Butto Christo Paul, an elderly gentleman sitting crossed legged on a chair. There are traffic lights, tram lines and public toilets close to the corner. Bidhan Sarani is a long tram lined road which, going south, becomes College St on which Calcutta University and Presidency University are located. Going north it passes Hati Bagan Market and then Shyambazar 5 Point Crossing. Coming from the airport you may come down to Hati Bagan market and then turn south into Bidhan Sarani to get to Hedua Park or you may come directly down Beadon St (Abhedananda Rd). SCOTTISH CHURCH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Also known as Scottish Church School or just 'Scottish'. The school is a major feeder school to Scottish Church College which is just around the corner and on the eastern side of Hedua Park. If you land in front of the College and there is no busy road or tramlines you are in the wrong spot but not far away. The School, established in 1836 is on Bidhan Sarani, very close to Hedua Park, and close to The Star Theatre and Hatti Bagan Market. The old entrance with large gates on Bidhan Sarani are often closed. Next to them is a statue of Satyendra Nath Bose, a theoretical physicist who worked with Einstein and after whom the boson was named. Buses and trams coming from the north and south will stop here. The stop is known as 'Scottish'. Coming from the airport you could arrive after turning south at Hatti Bagan Market and passing the Star Theatre or coming along Beadon Street and turning north at Hedua Park, passing the street art (bas relief) on the right. |
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SCOTTISH CHURCH SCHOOL TO KALI TRAVEL HOME
5A Iswar Chakraborty Lane
If you have arrived at Scottish Church School, especially for daytime arrivals, you will easily find our place with just two turns to the right.
You are about a 4 minute walk away.
You are about a 4 minute walk away.
You can see we are between two small lanes, Dinabandhu Chakraborty lane and Iswar Chakraborty lane.
Just proceed down Iswar Mill Lane near the statue of Mr Bose and the main gates of the Scottish Church School. Go all the way to the end and turn right. You are still in Iswar Mill Lane. Miss the first small lane on the right and take the second, Iswar Chakraborty lane.
Just go all the way to the end. It turns to the left so go with the turn. At the very end look through a small arched gateway...number 5A is us.
On the way you will pass these landmarks...
Just proceed down Iswar Mill Lane near the statue of Mr Bose and the main gates of the Scottish Church School. Go all the way to the end and turn right. You are still in Iswar Mill Lane. Miss the first small lane on the right and take the second, Iswar Chakraborty lane.
Just go all the way to the end. It turns to the left so go with the turn. At the very end look through a small arched gateway...number 5A is us.
On the way you will pass these landmarks...
Fom Hedua Park and Scottish Church School at Night
FROM THE AIRPORT TO SCOTTISH CHURCH and HEDUA PARK
It is possible you will come into North Kolkata along VIP Rd from the airport. You will most likely come down either Aurobinda Sarani (Gray St) or Beadon St (Abhedananda Rd).
The following maps are not really necessary but do indicate your likely route from the airport to Bidhan Sarani and the school or the park.
It is possible you will come into North Kolkata along VIP Rd from the airport. You will most likely come down either Aurobinda Sarani (Gray St) or Beadon St (Abhedananda Rd).
The following maps are not really necessary but do indicate your likely route from the airport to Bidhan Sarani and the school or the park.
BUSES FROM THE AIRPORT.
There is a special bus service from the airport that comes close to our home. You would catch Nos VS/1 and VS/2 to Vivekananda crossing with Bidhan Sarani. You then walk north to Scottish Church School, passing Hedua Park.
Ask anyone the way to Hedua, they will point you in the right direction.
There is a special bus service from the airport that comes close to our home. You would catch Nos VS/1 and VS/2 to Vivekananda crossing with Bidhan Sarani. You then walk north to Scottish Church School, passing Hedua Park.
Ask anyone the way to Hedua, they will point you in the right direction.
Getting To Hedua and Scottish Church School from central Kolkata
You might be coming from central Kokata, (around Esplanade, Sudder or Park St), or Howrah or Sealdah Station.
You may be coming by car, bus, tram or Metro Rail.
If its by car, bus or tram just proceed to Scotttish Church School and follow the above instructions. The best buses from Esplanade along Lenin Sarani (Dharamtala) and College St (which becomes Bidhan Sarani) are 78/1, 34B and 219. The trams along Lenin are Nos 1, 5 and 6.
If you are coming by Metro Rail take the Metro to Girish Park, walk east along WC Bonnerjee St all the way to the very end. It will meet Bidhan Sarani. You cross the tram lines, turn left and follow the road past Hedua Park to Scottish Church School. The walk is about 15 minutes from the station. Just note that large bags may be a problem especially on the Metro and at peak hour. See Map below.
If you are coming from Howrah Station, by public transport, catch a bus to Sealdah Station but get off at College St and catch a tram or bus to Scottish Church. The same tram and bus numbers as above.
If you are coming from Sealdah station catch a bus to howrah station and get off at College St and catch a bus or tram to Scottish Church.
Central Kolkata to Scottish Church School and Kali Travel Home
Girish Park Metro Station to Scottish Church School and Kali Travel Home
