This Chandan Nagar tour from Kolkata is about Bengal under the Nawabs witnessing a tectonic shift 100 years after the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in India. It became a playground for the imperial players between 17th and 20th century. In this day trip from Kolkata, we will relive the legacy of the Nawab and French at Chandannagar, the Portuguese at Bandel and the Danish at Serampore.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Lunch
✖ Drinks
Pickup Locations
1. FabHotel Carnival
2. Hotel Comfotel Kolkata
3. Capital O 45521 Hotel Rayna Inn
4. Treebo Trip Key On Express
5. Fabhotel Paradise Inn New Town
6. Victoria Hotel
7. OYO 16616 Springwoods Residency
8. OYO 30742 Amita Guest House
9. OYO 72312 Hotel Utsav Plaza
10. OYO 63871 Pg Guest House
11. Hotel Geetanjali
12. Goroomgo Hotel Manurama Ruby Kolkata
13. The Kei Inn & Suites
14. OYO Saga Guest House Near City Centre Salt Lake
15. Capital O 12071 Aafreen International
16. Treebo Trend Orion Sapphire
17. The Lake Land Country Club Residency
18. Mark Hotel
19. The Soni' Otel
20. Hotel Saket
Additional Info: All hotels in Kolkata
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
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
Duration: 45 minutes
6
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
