Overview
Chandannagar, also known as Chandernagore, is a small former French colony on the Hooghly River. It has a unique blend of French and Bengali culture, well connected to Kolkata by rail, road and river, taking about an hour to reach.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Festivals · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Scarcity of good hotels; book well in advance.
Culture
Unique blend of French and Bengali culture and heritage.
Festivals
Famous for Jagaddhatri Puja and Durga Puja, with streets crowded during peak seasons.
Language
Most people speak Bengali; English widely understood; French spoken by older generations.
Transport
Well connected to Kolkata by rail, road and river; about one hour journey.