Chandannagar , Kolkata
About Chandannagar
Formerly known as Chandannagore, Chandannagar is located some 30 KMs north of Kolkata on the shores of Hooghly River. Chandannagar used to be a French colony and has its own identity little different from rest of West Bengal.
While you are in Chandannagar, we must have a leisure stroll on the pavements on bank of Hooghly River amidst of lush green trees. This is spot is popularly known as Chandannagore Strand. If you are intrigued of French antiques and artifacts, then you should visit the Chandannagore Museum and Institute. Tourists who are attracted by historical establishments must pay a visit to Sacred Heart Church in this city. The Patal- Bari of Chandannagar stands for the vivid architectural style of ancient time. Its lowest floor lay under the Ganges River Bed. The Patal- Bari was often frequented by renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore in his days. There are temple dedicated to Kali, Chandi and Shiva which can be visited while you are in Chandannagar.
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Places to Visit near Chandannagar
Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor, West Bengal
1.5 km from Chandannagar - See map
Chandannagar or ‘Chandernagore’ as the name says is derived from the shape of the bank of the river Ganges which is bent like a half moon...
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Bandel Church, West Bengal
8 km from Chandannagar - See map
You feel closer to God when you pay him a visit at the Bandel Church. The Basilica of the Holy Rosary stands as a testimony to the Portuguese...
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26 Shiva Temples, Khardah, West Bengal
21.6 km from Chandannagar - See map
On the banks of river Ganga at Khardaha are a set of 26 Shiva temples. Nityananda Prabhu, came in boat and settled in hut here and the structure...
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Belur Math, West Bengal
31.7 km from Chandannagar - See map
Belur Mutt or Belur Math situated on the banks of Hooghly or Ganges River in Kolkata is the headquarters of twin organizations Ramakrishna Math...
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple, West Bengal
33.8 km from Chandannagar - See map
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the banks of Hooghly or Ganges River in northern part of Kolkata (Calcutta) city. The temple belongs to...
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Armenian Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
39.2 km from Chandannagar - See map
The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth is extremely beautiful. Situated in Burrabazar, this church is a treat for everybody who loves the past,...
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Howrah Bridge, West Bengal
41.6 km from Chandannagar - See map
The Marble Palace is the top art gallery in Calcutta. Specialising in oil paintings and scultupres, the gallery contains one of Reuben’s...
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Writers Building, West Bengal
42.8 km from Chandannagar - 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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Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Kolkata, West Bengal
43.3 km from Chandannagar - See map
Situated within the Calcutta University campus, the Asutosh Museum of Indian Art was founded in 1937 and was the first ever university museum....
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BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
43.4 km from Chandannagar - 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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St. John's Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
43.8 km from Chandannagar - 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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Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
43.8 km from Chandannagar - See map
Calcutta Jain Temple or Pareshnath Jain temple is dedicated to 23rd Jain Thirthankara namely Pareshnath. The temple is established in 18th...
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