Lok Bhavan
Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
official residence of the Governor of West Bengal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:43
Welcome to Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, the most majestic architectural landmark in the capital of West Bengal, a city historically celebrated as the City of Palaces and the St. Petersburg of the East. …
Listen in the app2North Gate and the Nanking Cannon2:49
Please step forward toward the North Gate, which serves as the principal entrance and provides the most commanding, panoramic perspective of the Lok Bhavan estate. The perimeter of this vast twenty-seven acre compound features…
Listen in the app3Neoclassical Architecture and Central Facade2:41
Now, let us move closer to the main mansion to observe the majestic exterior facade of Lok Bhavan. The architectural structure follows a refined Neoclassical design imbued with rich Baroque overtones, masterfully crafted by…
Listen in the app4Ground Floor Marble Hall and Radiating Corridors2:33
Let us now step inside the magnificent interior of the main building and explore the ground floor, home to the celebrated Marble Hall and its accompanying curved corridors. Lok Bhavan is an expansive three storey structure…
Listen in the app5First Floor Drawing Rooms and Historic Elevator2:26
Ascending to the first floor of Lok Bhavan, visitors enter the refined domain of the official state drawing rooms and one of India's most extraordinary technological marvels. The first floor was designed to handle the core…
Listen in the app6The Throne Room and Grand Banquet Hall2:34
We now enter two of the most historically significant and visually arresting spaces within Lok Bhavan: the solemn Throne Room and the grand Banquet Hall. Stepping into the Throne Room, visitors are immediately confronted by an…
Listen in the app7Council Chamber and Renamed Heritage Suites2:25
Our tour now leads us to the Council Chamber and the prestigious upper residential suites of Lok Bhavan. The Council Chamber holds immense historic importance, as it was within these walls that the Governor General historically…
Listen in the app8Closing2:00
As our guided audio tour concludes, let us step outside onto the serene pathways traversing the twenty-seven acre compound and surrounding gardens of Lok Bhavan. Framed by manicured lawns and historic trees, this tranquil outdoor…
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What is Lok Bhavan?
Lok Bhavan is a place in Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 20 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.5673, 88.3475 |
| Last updated |