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Arghyadip Hatua

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Heritage • Walkability • Offbeat India 🚶
Exploring cities beyond the tourist trail
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In the Global Urban Heat Media Lab, we have many topics of interest being explored and researched by our network members in their own work as well as network collaborations.

Heat and Heritage’ is one of those topics, exploring mitigations of heat via historic and indigenous architectural and spatial cooling traditions.

@argho98, one of our India-based network members reflects: “A shaded threshold between architecture and landscape - Kumbhalgarh, a @unesco site, reminds us that heritage can also be a lesson in climate-responsive design and walking.” taken in India by @argho98

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Walking Through a Heritage That Is Losing Its Water:
A reflection on landscape and environment as part of heritage conservation by Arghyadip Hatua @argho98

On the @urbanheatmedialab Substack site:
https://globalurbanheatmedialab.substack.com/p/walking-through-a-heritage-that-is

#heritage #heritageandheat by @argho98

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As Calcutta tramways face a real threat of disappearing , these tickets turned into bookmarks are reminders of a public transit system that keeps the city moving, and moving through the city affordable.

I’ve turned them into bookmarks hoping they start conversations, about mobility, access, and what we’re choosing to lose.

If you want to buy them or send them to a friend who is passionate about public transport they’re available via the link in bio or just DM me. by @argho98

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The latest essay at Voices of Walkability is live!

The ‘Battle of Existence: Trams in Kolkata’ by Arghyadip Hatua @argho98 is an essay that weaves together transport culture and activism across Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.

Read here:
https://voicesofwalkability.substack.com/p/battle-of-existence-trams-in-kolkata

Established in 2025, Voices of Walkability is a project of @pedestrianspace and @_ourhq that welcomes and elevates diverse voices worldwide on pedestrian issues, urban spaces, and mobility.

#voicesofwalkability #publictransportation #walkability by @argho98

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New Year means new dreams new hope 🌼
And this year imagine if our beloved trams return fully to the heart of Kolkata

Not just a mode of transport trams are a living part of the city’s heritage memories and nostalgia
Sitting by the window watching the city slowly unfold that is the true feeling of Kolkata

Let this new year bring a new beginning where this eco friendly calm and heritage rich tram service comes back the way it once was

Let us come together to preserve the history of this city for the generations to come join with @trams_of_calcutta

#Kolkata #PoilaBoishakh #ShubhoNoboborsho #KolkataDiaries #TramLove by @argho98

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Lost in Bangkok but found in 3 days 🇹🇭
Day 1 – Temples & Nightlife
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
• Wat Arun sunset ferry ride
• Pad Thai Thip Samai for dinner
• Khao San Road nightlife vibes

Day 2 – Culture & Chill
• Wat Saket (Golden Mount) morning climb
• Blue Whale Café (butterfly pea latte)
• Chatuchak Weekend Market / Jim Thompson House
• Victory Monument Boat Noodles
• Asiatique Riverfront night market + ferris wheel 🎡

Day 3 – Chinatown Glow
• Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)
• Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
• Rocket Coffeebar / Gallery Drip Coffee
• Chinatown Yaowarat Road street food crawl 🍤🥟
• Mango Sticky Rice at Mae Varee + neon night walk 🏮

💸 Bangkok proves you don’t need big money for big moments.

#LostInBangkok #SoloTravelThailand #BudgetExplorer #BangkokNights by @argho98

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🧭 Wat Arun!
Do you know it’s possible to experience this beautiful view without booking a night cruise?

Normal ferries stop working around 6, so sometimes the only way left is to either book a cruise or have a dinner reservation at one of Wat Arun facing restaurants but that could be expensive, so here’s a really budget friendly way as an alternative for you:

Take a ferry from Wat arun pier to Wat pho, after sunset, I took this around 6:50pm, this is a small ferry and the cost is just 5 baht. The whole journey takes around 10 minutes and you can take breathtaking shots of the Wat arun.

Would you like to try this?

#watarun #bangkok #bangkokthailand

#bangkoktravel by @argho98

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🌴Phi Phi Island: A Place That Stays With You 💙🌴
Honestly… I don’t even know where to begin.
Phi Phi wasn’t just a trip—it was one of those moments where you feel completely alive, free, and present. ✨
The water? Bluer than any filter.
The sand? Soft like powdered sugar.
The sunsets? The kind that make you pause and just breathe.

Here’s what I did (and what I highly recommend if you ever make it here):

⛵ Island Hopping (Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave)
— Boat tours run around ₹2500–₹4000 ($30–$50). Every stop felt like stepping into a dream.

🐠 Snorkeling & Diving
— You don’t need to be a pro—just put on a mask and float. Fish in every color. It’s magic.
— Cost: ₹1500–₹3500 ($20–$40)

🚶‍♂️ Hike to the Phi Phi Viewpoint
— Yes, it’s a sweaty climb. Yes, it’s so worth it. The view looks like a postcard.
— Entry: ₹100 ($1.20)

🌅 Sunset Watching (every single day!)
— My favorite? Loh Dalum Bay. You just sit there, toes in the sand, no rush, no noise—just nature doing its thing. And it’s free.

🔥 Night Vibes
— Fire shows on the beach, music, dancing if you’re in the mood… or just grab a drink and watch. It’s that kind of place.

What made it special for me wasn’t just the beauty (which is unreal, by the way)…
It was how it made me feel:
📌 Slowing down.
📌 Smiling for no reason.
📌 Falling in love with the world again.

💫 I left a little piece of my heart in Phi Phi… and I know I’ll be back.
Anyone else dreaming of this kind of escape? 🌊
Tag your travel buddy—let’s make it happen. 🙌

#PhiPhiIsland #ThailandTravel #IslandEscape #BucketListAdventures #TravelAddict #NatureGoals #UnderwaterWorld #MayaBay #BeachBliss #takemeback taken in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand by @argho98

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Promthep Cape 🌅 Promthep Cape Sunset 🌅,Phuket 🇹🇭
As the sun dips behind the Andaman Sea,
the sky turns into a canvas of gold and fire
reminding me that life, like this moment,
is fleeting… yet breathtaking.
Āramesh
Every sunset here speaks of endings that are beautiful.
Of letting go, of peace, of promises whispered in light
.#réel #traveler #thailand taken in แหลมพรหมเทพ Prom Thep Cape by @argho98

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April in Thailand — sunshine, splash zones & sweet memories. Celebrated Songkran the Thai way & my birthday in paradise… what more could I ask for? From the turquoise waters of Phuket to the hidden gems of the islands, drifting through Surat Thani’s charm, relaxing in Hua Hin, and dancing through the vibrant streets of Bangkok — every moment was magic. Take me back to Thailand!
#SongkranFestival #BirthdayBliss #ThailandDiaries #TropicalVibes #aprilescapes taken in Thailand by @argho98

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