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Rajbari
Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
Bandel
The Strand
Dupleix House

Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe

By 5 Senses Walks
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$300 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Chandannagar
    • Chandannagar, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chandannagar
    • Chandannagar, West Bengal, India

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Morning
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English

Duration: 11 hours
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$300.10 x 1 AdultAU$300.10

Total
Price is AU$300.10
Until Fri, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Chandannagar
  • 1h 30m
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, artefacts and furniture of French governor generals and numerous other relics.
Patal Bari
  • 1h
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.
The Strand
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 honour of Durgacharan, a recipient of the Legion d’honneur of France. Built in 1920s in honour of Durgacharan Rakshit,. The elegant looking pavilion consists of slender columns with decorative stucco works consisting of elephant’s head and floral design.
Shrine Basilica Bandel
  • 1h
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.
Bandel
  • 45m
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
Serampore
  • 45m
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 favourable terms. Built in 1820, this mansion used to be the most opulent residence in the area.
Serampore College
  • 30m
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.
The Denmark Tavern
  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChandannagar
    • Chandannagar, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChandannagar
    • Chandannagar, West Bengal, India

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