Themed heritage walks with a guide are an excellent way to learn about a city. You understand the layout and gain an understanding of a city's history, culture, and people. And hear some exciting stories or legends.
Several organisations in Kolkata provide thematic walks and events that introduce visitors to the city's stories. Among them is Know Your Neighbour (KYN), whose walks give you a taste of the rich and diverse history and culture of Kolkata that many need to be made aware of.
The campaign from its inception, has attracted the attention of many civil society activists and academics. Among them are Nobel laureate and economist Amartya Sen, poet Shankha Ghosh, writer and social activist Joya Mitra and Professor Sugata Bose.
We had a chat with the folks behind KYN and the idea behind the initiative.