Instructions on Lok Bhavan Visit

The Lok Bhavan is not just a heritage building, it is Kolkata’s outstanding landmark evoking the past and sublimating it. Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, the erstwhile Government House, used to be the seat of British Imperial power. This three-storied building with a magnificent central area consisting of large halls has curved corridors on all four sides radiating to detached wings, each constituting a house in itself.

Restricted entry is provided to the general public to visit the public places in Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. A request for visit to Lok Bhavan can be made to the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal clearly indicating the preferred date of the visit, purpose and the number of persons. The request shall clearly mention the address and contact number of the applicant. Foreign nationals should enclose a photocopy of their passport along with the request.
2. Timings of visit will be from 1100 hrs to 1230 hrs.
3. Entry to Lok Bhavan for visitors will be through North Gate of Lok Bhavan, facing the Telephone Bhavan.
4. Visitors are requested to carry their valid Government Photo ID cards and Foreign visitors are requested to carry photocopies of their passport and the original on the day of their visit.
5. A maximum 10 persons will be allowed in a group. Exception shall be made for visit by children sponsored by their school.
6. Mobile phones and cameras will not be permitted. Visitors will be required to deposit their mobile phones and other baggage at the Security Check Point.

For security purposes, Governor's Secretariat reserves the right to approve/reject the request to visit Lok Bhavan. The Governor's Secretariat also reserves the right to cancel the permission granted, without citing any reason, if circumstances render it necessary.

For any query and assistance related to visit, please contact

Special Secretary to the Governor /
OSD to the Governor

Phone: 033 2200 1641 (Ext. 202/284)

Email: hsecretariat@gmail.com