Princep Ghat, Kolkata , Kolkata
About Princep Ghat, Kolkata
Princep Ghat is located on the banks of river Hooghly. This river front was built in 1841 in Greek Palladian architectural style. The river front was built to honor the most prominent British orientalist named James Princep. He was the one who cracked the inscriptions of Ashoka, the King. The stretch from Princep Ghat up till Babu Ghat was beautified with green gardens, stones pavements, fountains etc. Visitors can also take a boat ride at Princep Ghat. One can indulge in street food available at lot of eateries in Princep Ghat.
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Places to Visit near Princep Ghat, Kolkata
Fort William, Kolkata, West Bengal
0.6 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Fort William is a fort in Kolkata on the banks of River Hooghly, originally built by British East India Company in 17th century. These days...
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Eden Gardens, West Bengal
1.4 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Cricket's answer to Colosseum, the Eden Gardens, is an iconic cricket stadium. Built in 1864, the Eden Gardens is the largest stadium in India and...
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Shaheed Minar, West Bengal
2.6 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Saheed Minar used to be called the Octerloney monument after Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, in whose honor it was constructed. This monument...
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St. John's Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
2.6 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
St. John's Church is a 17th century church which was the first public building constructed by British in Kolkata when the city served as capital...
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BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
2.8 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
The main business hub, BBD Bagh is situated on Western part of the Kolkata. The Secretariat of West Bengal Government is located here. Number of...
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National Library, Kolkata, West Bengal
3 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
The National Library in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) has the distinction of being the largest library in India. Managed by Ministry of Tourism &...
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Writers Building, West Bengal
3.3 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
During the British Raj, the Writers Building was a lodging for junior writers of the East India Company. The Writers Building was designed by...
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Victoria Memorial, West Bengal
3.5 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Victoria Memorial is the iconic building of Kolkata, viewed over the water feature surrounding it. This immaculate building is testimonial to...
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Kolkata Race Course, West Bengal
3.5 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Established in 1820, the Kolkata Race Course is maintained by Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Major Races are held at the course from July to September...
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Millennium Park, Kolkata, West Bengal
3.6 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
Millennium Park is a public park of Kolkata. It is developed on the eastern shores of Hooghly River as a part of riverside beautification plan....
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Asiatic Society of Bengal, West Bengal
3.7 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
In 1784, in order to improve and facilitate the oriental research, Sir William Jones established the Asiatic Society. Asiatic Society is located...
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Birla Planetarium, West Bengal
3.7 km from Princep Ghat, Kolkata - See map
This planetarium focuses on educating the visitor about the universe. Set in pleasant grounds, the planetarium offers lectures in Hindi, Bengali...
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