Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
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.
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Morning
Duration: 11 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Drinks
- 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
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
