Princep Ghat

Princep Ghat, a serene riverside spot, offers panoramic views of the Hooghly River and the Howrah Bridge.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

November to February

Languages

Bengali · Hindi · English

Coordinates

22.573°, 88.342°

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1Princep Ghat is one of the oldest and most famous ghats along the Hooghly River.
2It offers a beautiful view of the Howrah Bridge, one of the busiest cantilever bridges in the world.
3The ghat is named after John Prinsep, who also established the Asiatic Society of Bengal.

1841: The ghat was built by John Prinsep, a British administrator, in memory of his father, James Prinsep.
1942: The ghat became a significant venue for political rallies during India's independence movement.