Prinsep Ghat
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- Sonal AgarwalBengaluru, India383 contributionsSerene and calm place of Kolkatait is a beautiful place to visit anytime either sunset or sunrise. The water is so calm and the view of the bridges on both sides is mesmerising. Also, enjoy the boat ride for 30 minutes in the evening. The cost is 400/- for a maximum of five people. Although there is not entry fee to the ghat. There are small eateries where you can also savour Kolkata chat and a cup of tea. Free toilet facilities are available. Its a long path along Hooghly river. One can enjoy walking or jogging and feel the cool breeze. Must recommend if you are in Kolkata. I got a very little time to spend there. If got chance, spend couple of hours. Dont think its for only couple, as you may see more of them, but singles can enjoy being SINGLE too..hahhaha. How to reach: bus/cab/train are easily available.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 9 November 2023
- Shyamal BDuliajan, India320 contributionsBeautiful MonumentVisited Prinsep Ghat Monument, the monument of a person who did so much for Bengal. It a well maintained monument of white colour and looks wonderful with the beautiful wired bridge over river Hooghly in the background i.e. the Vidyasagar Setu. A few steps and after crossing the railway line near the Prinsep Ghat railway station you get to have a glimpse of the majestic river. Ideal place for morning and evening walk.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 28 November 2023
- iamadhirKolkata (Calcutta), India380 contributionsRefreshing environmentIf you are looking for a walk along the banks of a river with a scenic view, then this is the place. The iconic Vidyasagar Setu or second Hooghly Bridge would be found looming near you and there are boats around - for the right price, you can ride one of them if you wish! Perfectly alright! Quite an attractive place for taking some photos! Of course the vendors may try all their salesmanship to sell stuff.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 January 2024
- Abovetheclouds2,240 contributionsNice views.Nice views. Very relaxing and a nice break from the busy city. Can get a little windy. Sunset is a good time to go. See the James Prinsep Monument and walk along the rail tracks but be careful!Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 13 January 2024
- cutelady BaluchMuscat Governorate, Oman3,536 contributionsJames Prinsep monumentFree entrance ... It was built in the year 1841, during the British Raj in India. More than 180 years old .. Prinsep ghat is located along the banks of the River Ganges. Along this bank, there are stone steps in regular intervals that lead you down to the waters. Infringed are benches for you to sit and watch glorious sunsets over the water while watching ships sail past you. Nestled amidst nature, you can spend time wonderfully.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 17 February 2024
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Parwathi H
816 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a beautiful Memorial built by the British Raj to honour a very renowned Anglophile - James Prinsep credited with deciphering the ancient Indian Prakrit script . The memorial is very well maintained. We also took a boat ride in the evening in the Hoogly river which was very enjoyable.
Written 23 March 2020
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Gopal R
Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
It's a must see on a visit to Kolkatta built in honour of James Prinsep along the bank of the Hoogly river in the 1840s as a monument. Best viewed when the lights come on in the evening. You can stroll down the waterfront from vidyasagar sethu to Howrah Bridge.
Written 21 January 2020
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Sea Dweller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,966 contributions
Feb 2020
Prinsep Ghats is a ghat built in 1841 during the British Raj, along the Kolkata bank of the Hooghly River in India. The Palladian porch in the memory of the eminent Anglo-Indian scholar and antiquary James Prinsep was designed by W. Fitzgerald and constructed in 1843.
The monument to Prinsep is rich in Greek and Gothic inlays. It was restored by the state's public works department in November 2001 and has since been well-maintained.
The monument to Prinsep is rich in Greek and Gothic inlays. It was restored by the state's public works department in November 2001 and has since been well-maintained.
Written 20 February 2020
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Let's Go Sightseeing
Noida, India2,910 contributions
Jul 2022
Stand in front of the James Prinsep Memorial with the Vidyasagar Setu as its backdrop. The sky shows its evening colors. The entire effect is magical.
James Prinsep pioneered the idea of building a tunnel to drain swamps & decoded the Brahmi script. His Memorial is in the Palladian style – six sets of Ionian columns holding a 40’ white roof.
Due to increasing graffiti on the walls, the administration has cordoned off entry inside the Memorial.
Sit in the Memorial lawn & then visit the riverside. To get to the Ghat, you've to first cross railway tracks of a railway station called Prinsep Ghat Station. On the other side, stone steps lead to the Ganges.
Walking along the Ghat, you can see it's a popular place to meet friends, chat over bhelpuris & watch the Ganges flow. James Prinsep Ghat is a splendid place to evoke – nostalgia, old world charm, life’s calling, spirituality…
No entry fees.
James Prinsep pioneered the idea of building a tunnel to drain swamps & decoded the Brahmi script. His Memorial is in the Palladian style – six sets of Ionian columns holding a 40’ white roof.
Due to increasing graffiti on the walls, the administration has cordoned off entry inside the Memorial.
Sit in the Memorial lawn & then visit the riverside. To get to the Ghat, you've to first cross railway tracks of a railway station called Prinsep Ghat Station. On the other side, stone steps lead to the Ganges.
Walking along the Ghat, you can see it's a popular place to meet friends, chat over bhelpuris & watch the Ganges flow. James Prinsep Ghat is a splendid place to evoke – nostalgia, old world charm, life’s calling, spirituality…
No entry fees.
Written 22 September 2022
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Mansi P
Mumbai, India130 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Situated at the bank of Hooghly River this is good place to visit during the golden hour. We reached late but still the place did not disappoint. There is Boating available incase one wants to enjoy the sunset in the evening. The Garden is good for a walk with eateries. We visited weekend and May be tats why all we found was couples everywhere seemed like a hub for couples than family recreation place. But we had a good time👌🏻
Written 18 February 2023
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Shyamal B
Duliajan, India320 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Visited Prinsep Ghat Monument, the monument of a person who did so much for Bengal. It a well maintained monument of white colour and looks wonderful with the beautiful wired bridge over river Hooghly in the background i.e. the Vidyasagar Setu. A few steps and after crossing the railway line near the Prinsep Ghat railway station you get to have a glimpse of the majestic river. Ideal place for morning and evening walk.
Written 29 November 2023
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Sonal Agarwal
Bengaluru, India383 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
it is a beautiful place to visit anytime either sunset or sunrise. The water is so calm and the view of the bridges on both sides is mesmerising. Also, enjoy the boat ride for 30 minutes in the evening. The cost is 400/- for a maximum of five people. Although there is not entry fee to the ghat. There are small eateries where you can also savour Kolkata chat and a cup of tea. Free toilet facilities are available. Its a long path along Hooghly river. One can enjoy walking or jogging and feel the cool breeze. Must recommend if you are in Kolkata. I got a very little time to spend there. If got chance, spend couple of hours. Dont think its for only couple, as you may see more of them, but singles can enjoy being SINGLE too..hahhaha.
How to reach: bus/cab/train are easily available.
How to reach: bus/cab/train are easily available.
Written 9 November 2023
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cutelady Baluch
Muscat Governorate, Oman3,536 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Free entrance ...
It was built in the year 1841, during the British Raj in India. More than 180 years old ..
Prinsep ghat is located along the banks of the River Ganges. Along this bank, there are stone steps in regular intervals that lead you down to the waters. Infringed are benches for you to sit and watch glorious sunsets over the water while watching ships sail past you. Nestled amidst nature, you can spend time wonderfully.
It was built in the year 1841, during the British Raj in India. More than 180 years old ..
Prinsep ghat is located along the banks of the River Ganges. Along this bank, there are stone steps in regular intervals that lead you down to the waters. Infringed are benches for you to sit and watch glorious sunsets over the water while watching ships sail past you. Nestled amidst nature, you can spend time wonderfully.
Written 17 February 2024
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iamadhir
Kolkata (Calcutta), India380 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
If you are looking for a walk along the banks of a river with a scenic view, then this is the place. The iconic Vidyasagar Setu or second Hooghly Bridge would be found looming near you and there are boats around - for the right price, you can ride one of them if you wish! Perfectly alright!
Quite an attractive place for taking some photos! Of course the vendors may try all their salesmanship to sell stuff.
Quite an attractive place for taking some photos! Of course the vendors may try all their salesmanship to sell stuff.
Written 9 January 2024
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KennethEast
Chicago, IL180 contributions
Jan 2020
Fodor's pitched the walk on the Prinsep Ghat-Babu Ghat Promenade. Thank you, Fodor's! It was a wonderful Sunday morning walk along a nicely maintained riverside path where mostly locals were taking a morning outing. We saw few other non-Indians. Important tip! Take a taxi, uber or tuk tuk to the Prinsep Ghat! We tried to walk through the parks to the Prinsep Ghat. Looks doable from tourist maps. But the roads along the river are major, elevated, and confusing. We finally grabbed a cab. You'll come across many people taking their morning bath in the Hooghly. There are many small boats for hire along the route. We didn't hire one, but wish we had. We later took a river cruise instead, which was a disappointment. The small oar boats looked more interesting. There are several places where you can exit the promenade. We walked past the Eden Gardens and then explored the old colonial area near the General Post Office. It was a delightful walk and served as our introduction to Kolkata.
Written 31 January 2020
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How I can plan to celebrate brithday in a privet boat in prince ghat
Written 1 August 2023
There are boats for hire on the Princep ghat. But birthday celebration on one of the boats look a risky proposition to me.
Written 7 August 2023
Is princep ghaat open in covid situation...can I go with my family around 4pm
Written 6 September 2020
OnAir52828677169
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
What is the fare price for birthday celebration in boat??
Written 13 January 2020
I have no idea. We just did a 30 minute ride.
Written 14 January 2020
Hi, we are a couple planning to boating in Princep ghat, How much does it costs to book a boat(private)??
Written 7 October 2019
Around Rs 300-Rs 400
Written 8 October 2019
How to get a boat with maximum privacy and security for an hour at 3pm for a couple on princep ghat ?
Written 4 July 2019
sun sets early in this part of the world , so anytime post 4 is good time , after 7 pm you cant see anything
Written 25 June 2018
I will reach Esplanade around 8am, morning. Is it a place to meet your future partner in the morning at this place? Or any other place near Esplanade for morning coffee and hangout for few hours?
Written 6 May 2018
Yes, it will be an ideal place in the Morning. Go around the Walk away beside the Ganges or relax and take a seat somewhere there and have some beautiful time..Recommended in summer around 6:00AM to 8:30AM due to weather. You can then move to Park-street or Maidan area for breakfast.
Written 7 May 2018
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