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Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
(15) Reviews
Chandannagar
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Hooghly River north of Kolkata holds a compelling story. Within forty kilometres, three European nations built towns, churches, and trading houses on the same banks—the French at Chandannagar, the Portuguese at Bandel, and the Danes at Serampore—competing for influence over the Mughal Empire’s wealthiest province.
This private day trip takes you through all three settlements. At Chandannagar, walk through Dupleix Palace, where French governors plotted the downfall of the British, and see Patalbari, the mansion that hosted Tagore. At Bandel, visit Bengal’s oldest European church (1660), where blossoms grow among the graves of Portuguese traders. At Serampore, see the college where Willia...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Drinks
Itinerary
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Chandannagar
Dupleix Palace is a great place to begin to get an idea of the French legacy of Chandanpur. Today Dupleix Palace is a museum and on display are cannons used in the the Carnatic wars, artifacts and furniture of French governor generals and numerous other relics.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Patal Bari
We visit a beautiful mansion which is partly submerged in the Hooghly river. Patal Bari literally means the underground house. Two striking features of this Mansion are the beautifully carved wooden sunshades and water outlets. During its hey days important visitors to Chandan Nagar used to grace this home, Rabindranath Tagore the national poet and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar to name a couple.
1 hour
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The Strand
The Strand has the best collection of colonial buildings. The highlight of Stand is the Durgacharan Rakshit Ghat an incredibly beautiful pavilion adorned with imposing columns and arresting stucco work built in honor of Durgacharan, a recipient of the Legion d’honneur of France. Built in 1920s in honor of Durgacharan Rakshit,. The elegant looking pavilion consists of slender columns with decorative stucco works consisting of elephant’s head and floral design.
1 hour
4
Shrine Basilica Bandel
This is a two storied church with twin towers and a magnificent statue of Jesus. Built in 1884 , the highlights of this church are the beautiful stained glasses, and coloured reliefs of Jesus carrying the cross on the walls.
1 hour
5
Bandel
The Church was built in 1660 and is dedicated to Nostra Senhora di Rozario, popularly known as Our Lady of the Rosary. Violet blossoms among the vintage tombstones add a picturesque look to the surroundings. The most moving statue in the complex is that of Mother of Sorrows in marble sitting with the body of dead Jesus on her lap. It is a tear jerker
45 minutes
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Serampore
The Rajbari is a grand mansion of the Goswami family, the richest in the history of Serampore. They were invited by King of Gaur to settle in Bengal and build a business on very favorable terms. Built in 1820, this mansion used to be the most opulent residence in the neighborhood.
45 minutes
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Serampore College
In the 19th century, Serampore was famous for great educational institutions. William Carey founded the Serampore College which was the first University in Bengal. Samachar Darpan, the first Bengali newspaper was published on 23 May 1818 from a Baptist Mission Press located here.
30 minutes
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The Denmark Tavern
In the 19th century, Serampore was famous for great educational institutions. William Carey founded the Serampore College which was the first University in Bengal. Samachar Darpan, the first Bengali newspaper was published on 23 May 1818 from a Baptist Mission Press located here.
30 minutes
Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
(15) Reviews
Chandannagar
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The Hooghly River north of Kolkata holds a compelling story. Within forty kilometres, three European nations built towns, churches, and trading houses on the same banks—the French at Chandannagar, the Portuguese at Bandel, and the Danes at Serampore—competing for influence over the Mughal Empire’s wealthiest province.
This private day trip takes you through all three settlements. At Chandannagar, walk through Dupleix Palace, where French governors plotted the downfall of the British, and see Patalbari, the mansion that hosted Tagore. At Bandel, visit Bengal’s oldest European church (1660), where blossoms grow among the graves of Portuguese traders. At Serampore, see the college where Willia...
