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•The graveyard of the Cooch Bihar Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC), initially set up for European residents and Christian missionaries of the area during British India.

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The graveyard of the Cooch Bihar Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC), initially set up for European residents and Christian missionaries of the area during British India.
European Cemetery, Cooch Behar is a protected heritage cemetery situated beside Hangar Road near the Cooch Behar Airport in Cooch Behar, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
It was the burial ground of the Cooch Bihar Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (N.E.L.C.), initially set up for European residents and Christian missionaries of the area during British India.
In 2019, the West Bengal Heritage Commission declared the cemetery an official heritage site due to its historical significance.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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The graveyard of the Cooch Bihar Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC), initially set up for European residents and Christian missionaries of the area during British India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The graveyard of the Cooch Bihar Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC), initially set up for European residents and Christian missionaries of the area during British India.

Address: Hangar Rd. It is about 2.1 km from central Cooch Behar.

The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; July is the hottest, with highs around 32°C.