🏨 Little Europe in Bengal - Chandannagar Activity

Little Europe in Bengal - Chandannagar

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Departs: Kolkata, Kolkata

Ticket Type: Paper ticket only accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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 stooped in history digs deep highlighting the growth and the downfall of the European colonization in the subcontinent, which taking local know-how and innovative travel ideas is handcrafted by our local experts.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Parking Fees

What's Not Included

Lunch

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hooghly

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinsurah

Chinsurah was once a Dutch colony. Visit Octagonal Dutch Church, Residence of Dutch General which is now Mohsin College, Armenian Church, Chinsurah Court.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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