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Exploring the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal- India
The banks of River Hooghly stand evidence of the colonial heritage that is an integral part of Bengal’s culture and tradition. Influences of French, Portuguese, Danish and British culture and architecture are vividly seen in various parts of Bengal, particularly in the Hooghly district. Crossindia Heritage Tour covers all such splendid destinations in the Hooghly district with able hosts Peter and Leonara D’Vries, from New Zealand.
The tour along the banks of river Hooghly in West Bengal is designed to help you understand more about the melting pot of cultures that contributed to the birth of modern India.
On this full day tour you will get a glimpse of Bandel (Hooghly District), Chinsurah, Chandannagar(Or Chandannagore) earlier known as Frederiksnagore and Serampore in West Bengal, and we will introduce you to the amazing cultural confluence along the Hooghly River, often called “Europe on the Ganges”.
Discover the colorful heritage of the Portuguese, Dutch, French, Danish and British as we explore old colonial settlements along the Hooghly river (Kolkata or Calcutta) .
On this full day tour you will get a glimpse of Bandel, Chinsurah, Chandannagar and Serampore and we will introduce you to the amazing cultural confluence along the Hooghly River, often called “Europe on the Ganges”.
You will see where the siege of Shah Jahan took place, meet Nazrul Islam – the ‘Rebel Poet’, learn aboutBankim Chandra’s famous song, hear about the Rising of Mangal Pandey and reflect on William Carey’sincredible legacy. We will visit a museum with early Indian prints, enjoy the tranquility of the oldest church in Bengal, climb a clock tower of a famous Imambarah in Hooghly District, explore the remains of an Old Dutch fort, wind our way through tiny alleys of stately Bengali palaces, and finish with a stroll along a French boulevard, all the while enjoying amazing river views.
Note: The Trip starts and ends in Kolkata(West bengal).
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