Metiabruz Rajabagan BNR - Memories of Wajid Ali Shah
On the life and times of Wajid Ali Shah.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Morning 8am to 12:30pm
Starting and ending point : New Chaturbhuj Mistanno Bhandar
Muhammad Wajid Ali Shah Bahadur, King of Oudh.
In short, Wajid Ali Shah. Here is the saga of the last Nawab of Oudh. Born at Lucknow on 30th July 1822. Deposed by the British on 7th February 1856 and sent into exile as a political pensioner to Calcutta. Landed at Bichali Ghat in Metiabruz on May 13th, 1856. Died on 1st September, 1887 at Metiabruz.
Kolkata Explorers (a division of Green Step Tourism) takes you on a guided tour to Metiabruz Rajabagan & BNR - the mini Lucknow in Kolkata, the place of the exiled Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. Come and explore the area steeped in history.
Tour details:
1. The tour will cover extensively the areas of Metiabruz, Rajabagan and BNR by Car. Walking will be involved after the car is parked in the parking lot.
2. The Car will start from Peerless Hospital on EM Bypass at 7:15am and take the Bypass to Maa Flyover. From Flyover it will get down near SSKM and go straight to Kidderpore.
3. Guests booking this tour can avail pick up services on this route.
4. The tour will commence after breakfast at New Chaturbhuj Mistanna Bhandar near Kidderpore More at 8 am.
5. The tour will be led by Avijit Dhar Chowdhury.
Recommended wear:
1. Loose garments
2. Flat Walking shoes
Inclusions:
1. AC Car
2. Breakfast at New Chaturbhuj Mistanno Bhandar
3. Guided tour
KINDLY CARRY YOUR DRINKING WATER IN REUSABLE CONTAINERS AS WE DISCOURAGE THE USE OF SINGLE USE PLASTIC (PET) BOTTLES.
Photography both still and video are usually allowed unless there are any sudden on spot restrictions.
Charges Rs 1850/- per head.
Payments can be made to our undermentioned bank account:
GREEN STEP EVENT MANAGEMENT
Current Account No. 0075050027681
Punjab National Bank, Koley Market Branch, Kol 700012
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OR YOU CAN GPAY/PAYTM TO 9874062962
For any enquiries please call or Whatsapp us at 9874062962.
From Kolkata Explorers (a division of Green Step group of companies)
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