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City in West Bengal, India
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Barrackpore or Barrackpur (ব্যারাকপুর Byārākpur) is a cantonment town in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The oldest cantonment of India, Barrackpore was the birthplace of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and is popular among Kolkata residents for its restaurants serving the Kolkata biryani.
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Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya
One of the many museums in India that preserve and display materials associated with Mahatma Gandhi. This one particularly focuses on Bengal and Odisha.
The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India. It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings. Its front lawn contains a marble fountain, which was brought from the Taj Mahal by Lord Hastings.
Wife of viceroy Lord Canning, Charlotte Canning was a painter and a naturalist. She spent her time in Barrackpore indulging in her passions. She remains fresh in the Bengali mind with a popular sweetmeat leḍikeni named after her. After she died in 1861, Lady Canning was buried at her favourite spot. There is a statue of Lord Canning nearby. The former Danish colony of Serampore is visible from the opposite side.
Originally a residence of Rastraguru Surendranath Banerjee, who used to live here for a considerable period of time.
A Hindu navaratna (nine-pinnacled) heritage temple with a striking resemblance to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. It was built in 1875 by Jagadamba Devi, the youngest daughter of Rani Rashmoni. Inside the temple complex is a Natmandir, six Shiva temples and two Nahabatkhanas.
Built in 1831. One of the best in terms of architecture amongst the churches built during the British period.
A much hyped Biriyani joint costing ₹160-₹200 a plate (Chicken/Mutton), located just outside Sukanta Sadan. Try a special dish called "Liver Fry" from Dada-Boudi. Be prepared to wait in the queue.
Malancha Tourist Lodge
Run by West Bengal Tourism. It features a 24-hour generator facility, air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, car parking, colour television, hot water, laundry, restaurant, room and Wi-Fi services.
By car
You can reach Barrackpore from Kolkata through Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road). Kalyani Expressway bypasses the Barrackpore outskirts.
By ferry
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