Chandannagar Tourism

"The Land of the Nawabs and The Lords- the French and the British" Chandannagar Tourism Wrapped in the interiors ofWest Bengal, in the Hooghly District, is the small yet significant town of Chandan Nagar. This small town which could have been in place of present dayKolkata, had history gone as planned, has the most unique and formidable history in perhaps all of India. Chandan Nagar was first under the rule of the Nawabs, then the reigns shifted to the French. With the arrival of the British, Chandan Nagar changed thrones many times between French and British until finally it merged with the State of West Bengal at the time of independence. Owing to a turbulent and colorful history, Chandan Nagar has traces of various national and foreign influences. A trip to this small town isn't just relaxing and calming, it's like seeing a bit of past in the future. Download Chandannagar PDF Guide > What's Great? Peaceful place. Has various tourist places nearby. What's not so Great? No adventures. Unpredictable weather during monsoons. Scorching heat in summers. Lack of good hotels. For Whom Nice place for history lovers and those who want to know about different styles of architecture particularly French style. Great place for sweet lovers.

Festival of Jagadhatri Puja The Jagadhatri Puja is one festival which is celebrated with full zeal in Chandannagar. The goddess Jagadhatri is similar to goddess Durga. This festival is celebrated after the Durga Puja and Kali Puja. This puja is considered as the reincarnation of Durga. Jagadhatri goddess is depicted as being the colour of morning sun. Grand pandals are created and the goddess is carried out throughout the city. The entire city is lightened up making it look very beautiful. Bhog (food offered to the goddess) is distributed in localities. The goddess is decked up with ornaments and clothes. In the evening, mela or fairs are organised which has various fun filled activities. The immersion of this idol marks the end of the festival. If you are planning to visit Chandannagar, then make sure to plan in the months of October to November when this festival takes place. Cruising away in Chandannagar Since river Ganga passes through Chandannagar, there are various exciting cruises that are organised. While you are on board, you get mesmerising views of historical temples and churches of Chandannagar. As you sail smoothly, you will constantly be entertained by witnessing live cultural shows. Gourmet cuisine and well-planned itinerary add up to make the cruise a memorable one. Usually, a cruise lasts for six to seven days, but you can choose your package from various operators. If you want a hiatus from your hectic schedule, come down here to experience the serenity of sailing through the Ganges.

One Day Itinerary Day 1-Reach Chandannagar by morning. After checking into your hotel and having breakfast, you can start your day by visiting the Sacred Heart Church. Then, in the evening you can visit the exciting KMDA Park. It is a great picnic spot.Day 2-Start your day early by visiting Nandadula Temple. Then, you can head out to Chandannagar Museum. It is located just 6 km from the city. So, exploring the museum will take around two to three hours. In the evening, you can choose to head out to Patal Bari.Day 3-If you are here for one more day, you can visit the Chandannagar Church. There are many other temples that you can visit. At night, you can hang out at The Strand which is located beside River Hooghly.

Restaurants and Local Food in Chandannagar Chandan Nagar is especially famous for its sweets and desserts. There are numerous shops offering a variety of sweets to tease your taste buds.The place is also very famous for its fast food, fish curry and street food. But be careful and try and eat even the street food from hygienic local vendors. View 5 Restaurants in Chandannagar >>

Oct-Febis the best time to visit Chandannagar Chandannagar does not witness extreme temperatures but summers are quite uncomfortable because of blistering heat. The temperature lingers between 24 to 35 degrees Celcius. Heavy rainfall is witnessed in monsoons rendering the season unsuitable for travellers. The winter season between October to February is the best time to explore the place since the weather remains pleasantly cool. Weather in Chandannagar Loading... Chandannagar in Summer (March - June) Summer season hits Chandannagar in March and lasts until June. During this time, the temperature remains considerably high and therefore the weather is hot and slightly humid. The temperature remains between 24 to 35 degrees Celcius. While evenings can be preferred to step out, but because of the scorching heat in the afternoon, tourists mostly do not plan a visit during summers here. Chandannagar in Monsoon (July - September) From July onwards, slight downpours in the city start which marks the beginning of monsoon season. During these months, incessant and heavy rainfall is observed which brings relief from soaring temperatures but restricts outdoor activities. Humidity levels are also high. This is certainly not the best time to explore the city. However, for nature lovers, Chandan Nagar could be a treat for their eyes during monsoons. Chandannagar in Winter (October - February) The mercury starts dipping from October onwards indicating the arrival of winters. The temperature during this time remains soothing and pleasant. This is the best time to visit Chandannagar. The days are balmy but the nights are comparatively chilly. You can easily engage in outdoor activities and in sightseeing in these months. Monthly Weather in Chandannagar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 14 26 February 18 30 March 22 32 April 26 35 May 26 36 June 27 35 July 27 32 August 27 32 September 27 33 October 25 32 November 20 29 December 15 27