Chandernagar

Chandernagaris situated not very far from Kolkata. During the weekend a short excursion can be arranged from Kolkata to Chandernagar. The distance of Chandernagar from Calcutta is about 35 km. This place has acquired an important position in the history of India.

Chandernagar has been a settlement of the French colonizers in India. The tourists to Chandernagar can visit the remnants from the French colonization period that still bear witness to the glorious days of the French settlers. The name of M. D'land is associated with the establishment of Chandernagar town.

Chandernagar was known as a famous seaport of India. Sandalwood was traded from this port and it is from this activity, that the place has derived its name. The word 'chandan' in Bengali means sandalwood.

Reaching Chandernagar from Kolkata

A short trip to Chandernagar can be really enjoyed with one's family and friends. The place is situated by the Ganga riverbank. This tourist place near Calcutta can be reached by a taking a local train from Howrah station in Kolkata. One can avail these trains at an interval of about 10 minutes. Tourists can also hire car to reach Chandernagar.

One have to take Delhi Road or G.T. Road if he is traveling to Chandernagar by car. Tourists coming to Chandernagar from outside Kolkata can take a car to reach the town from the airport. It is situated at a distance of 40 km from the Dumdum airport. Tourists can take the launch service introduced by government of West Bengal on Hooghly River. Launch service to Chandernagar is available from Belur and Kolkata.

Places of Interest in Chandernagar

While in Chandernagar, tourists can visit Eglise Du Sacre and Quai Dupleix. The image of Joan of Arc is worth visiting in Chandernagar. Jagaddhatri Puja is celebrated in Chandernagar with lot of devotion and gusto. Some of the places of interest in the town of Chandernagar are mentioned here: