In the early 17th century, India’s opulence and riches, starting from the varied spices to its silk, to pottery and jewelry attracted the Europeans to establish outposts nestled in the little towns by river Ganges within the 80 km stretch from Kolkata. The first European colony to obtain permission to set up trading outposts in Bandel was the Portuguese followed by the Dutch in Chinsurah, Danish in Serampore, French in Chandannagar and finally the British in Kolkata.
Exploring the colonial heritage of Bengal is a once in a lifetime kind of experience that traces its roots to legacies that have withstood the ravages of time, and a day excursion trips at each of these pre-colonial cities stoo...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Hindi & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Hindi & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Shri Hangseshwari Temple
After early breakfast proceed to Bansberia (55Kms) to see the 2 unique temples of Bengal Terracotta architecture. The Ananta Basudeva and Hanseshwari Temple lie adjacent to each other. Ananta Basudeva Temple is an octagonal in shape built-in 1679 built by Raja Rameswar Dutta. Sculptured inscriptions from Mahabharata, Ramayana and Krishnalila can be found on the walls.
1 hour
2
Hooghly Imambara
From Bansberia drive to Hooghly (6.5Kms) to see the Imambara constructed by Haji Mohd. Mohsin in 1861. This prayer hall of Shia Muslims is beautiful evidence of Islamic Architecture.
1 hour
3
Chinsurah
Chinsurah was once a Dutch colony. Visit Octagonal Dutch Church, Residence of Dutch General which is now Mohsin College, Armenian Church, Chinsurah Court.
1 hour
4
Chandannagar
Chandernagore was a French Colony and still carry the touch of the bygone days in the Museum, Institute De Chandernagore; St. Joseph Convent, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Hotel de Paris (Presently City Civil Court), and The Strand.
*Note: Closed on Thursday, Saturday & govt. holidays
1 hour
5
Serampore
The last point in the day would be Serampore. This Danish Colony was previously known as Fredericknagore. The most important evidence of Danish Settlement is Carey’s College built by Sir William Carey in 1819, now known as Serampore College. Other architectural sites are the College of Textile Technology, Roman Catholic Church, Danish Governor’s Palace (Presently City Civil Court).
1 hour
Little Europe in Bengal - Chandannagar
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In the early 17th century, India’s opulence and riches, starting from the varied spices to its silk, to pottery and jewelry attracted the Europeans to establish outposts nestled in the little towns by river Ganges within the 80 km stretch from Kolkata. The first European colony to obtain permission to set up trading outposts in Bandel was the Portuguese followed by the Dutch in Chinsurah, Danish in Serampore, French in Chandannagar and finally the British in Kolkata.
Exploring the colonial heritage of Bengal is a once in a lifetime kind of experience that traces its roots to legacies that have withstood the ravages of time, and a day excursion trips at each of these pre-colonial cities stoo...
