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Serampore (also called Serampur, Srirampur, Srirampore, Shreerampur, Shreerampore, Shrirampur or Shrirampore) is a city in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Srirampore subdivision.
Founded by Carey, Marshman and Ward in 1818 | Incorporated by Danish Royal Charter 1827 | Governed by Bengal Act IV of 1918.
May 1, 2024 · Serampore is a calm and quiet city, which makes it an ideal getaway destination from Kolkata. In this article, you will get to know about some of the popular places to visit in Serampore, Serampore Rajbari. Henry Martyn’s Pagoda. St Olav’s Church. Danish Cemetery. The Denmark Tavern. Mission Cemetery. Danish Government House. Radha Ballav Temple.
Serampore has become a suburb of Kolkata (Calcutta) with six-story concrete apartment blocks. The city is now a modern commercial town with markets, shops, and restaurants. The public offices and court houses are still located in the historic centre established by the Danes.
Jan 5, 2024 · Serampore, a historical town on the banks of the Hooghly River, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or someone seeking tranquility, Serampore has something to offer for everyone.
Serampore (Bengali: শ্রীরামপুর) (also called Serampur, Srirampur, Srirampore, Shreerampur, Shreerampore, Shrirampur, Shrirampore) is a city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.
Dec 28, 2023 · Heritage Tour. A piece of Denmark by the Ganges. Visit Serampore to discover its quaint and unique blend of Danish and local monuments. Adil Ahmad | Published 28.12.23, 07:33 PM. The quiet, leafy campus and central building of Serampore College, a heritage structure built in 1818. iStock.
May 16, 2022 · We are on a heritage trail in Serampore, the erstwhile Danish settlement on the Hooghly, where conservation work is currently going on to restore what remains of the built heritage from that period. Behind the cast iron gates, an elderly man sits on a rickety chair in the covered porch. He is reading the newspaper.
Serampore and Uttarpara are two towns at the western bank of the Hooghly River, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. Serampore (শ্রীরামপুর Śrīrāmpur ), previously Frederiksnagore , was a former colony under the Danish Empire .
Jun 6, 2020 · Read our travel experience to Serampore, a beautiful town adjacent to Kolkata. Last year in January we visited Serampore, a town nestled on the west bank of the Hooghly river. Considered as one of the satellite towns of Kolkata, this sequestered region is steeped in rich history.
