# Barrackpore

Barrackpore is a cantonment town in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The town is enriched with the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The rebellion began in this town under the leadership of Mangal Pandey. The tree from which Mangal Pandey and Ishwari Pandey were hanged is still there. However, Barrackpore is more than just the origin of the historic rebellion and the scenic beauty of the Hooghly River is something you should not miss.

## Get in
### By train

* 22.76032688.371051 Barrackpore railway station. (updated Jul 2022)

### By car

You can reach Barrackpore from Kolkata through Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road). Kalyani Expressway bypasses the Barrackpore outskirts.

### By ferry

* 22.772688.33552 Babaji Ghat. Ferry services to Dui Paisar Ghat and Sheoraphuli.
* 22.764388.34453 Dhobi Ghat. Ferry services to Jugol Acharya Ghat at Serampore.
* 22.777888.33374 Du Paisar Ghat. Ferry services to Sheoraphuli.

## See and do

* 22.74895188.3660431 Annapurna Temple. 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. (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.76010188.3564312 Barrackpore Government House. Used to be a suburban residence of the Viceroy of India. (updated Dec 2022)
* 22.752888.36233 Gandhi Ghat. (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.766688.34344 Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay (Gandhi Museum).
* Jawahar Kunj. (updated Nov 2022)
* 22.757188.35985 Lady Canning's grave, Latbagan. Lady Canning, who died in 1861, was buried at Barrackpore. She remains fresh in the Bengali mind with a popular sweetmeat, ladykeni, named after her. There is a statue of Lord Canning nearby.
* 22.761488.35276 Mangal Pandey Park.
* 22.758788.35627 Mangal Pandey's hanging spot.
* 22.772888.33778 Netaji Open University. Originally a residence of Rastraguru Surendranath Banerjee, who used to live here for a considerable period of time.
* 22.764688.35679 St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Built in 1831. One of the best in terms of architecture amongst the churches built during the British period.
* 22.760788.370210 Sukanta Sadan.

## Eat and drink

The place surrounding Barrackpore Railway Station to Chiriamore is the hub of eateries.
* 22.7609888.370241 Dada Boudi Biriyani, 1, Ghoshpara Rd (opp Barrackpore Rly Station), ☏ +91 98313 18010. 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. (updated Jul 2018)

## Sleep

* 22.762988.36381 Hotel Ubique, 89, SN Banerjee Road, Barrackpore (At the entrance to the Cantonment), ☏ +91 33 2592 1386.
* 22.755188.36042 Mangaldhara Tourism Property (Malancha Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 9874026921, malanchatouristlodge@gmail.com. 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. (updated Jul 2023)
* 22.775188.36793 Orchid Hotel and Restaurant, 123/1 Ghoshpara Road (Barrackpore Airport area), ☏ +91 33 3201 5515.
* 22.763388.36944 Susama Lodge, 54/36/C/1 N.N.Bagchi Road (Near Disha Eye Hospital), ☏ +91 33 25930948.

## Cope
### Police stations

* 22.7709688.346051 Barrackpore police station.

## Nearby

* 22.72573988.3623431 26 Shiva Temples, Khardaha. (updated Sep 2022)
* 22.83022288.3789672 Brahmamoyee Kali Temple, Mulajore, Shyamnagar. (updated Nov 2022)

## Go next

* Kanchrapara and Naihati
* Kolkata
* Serampore and Uttarpara