1 Day in Serampore
Planning 1 day in Serampore? A one-day plan for Serampore covering Danish Governor House, Serampore College, Henry Martyn's Pagoda and Jagannath Temple. It includes a detailed day-wise schedule, activities, meal suggestions, transportation tips and an estimated budget to help you plan your trip with less guesswork.
Day 1
Day 1
Visit Danish Governor House, Serampore College, Henry Martyn's Pagoda and Jagannath Temple.
Activities
- Visit Danish Governor House
- Visit Serampore College
- Visit Henry Martyn's Pagoda
- Visit Jagannath Temple
Meals
- •Breakfast
- •Lunch
- •Dinner
Detailed Timeline
Day 1
4 activities
Morning
Danish Governor House
The former seat of government of Serampore, originally a home of Ole Bie, who built the Danish colony.
Serampore College
The first college in Asia to award a degree. It was built in 1818 by the Serampore Trio.
Afternoon
Henry Martyn's Pagoda
An old temple where Henry Martyn lived for some months. He was a Cantabrigian priest, who arrived in Calcutta (Kolkata) as an East India Company chaplain.
Jagannath Temple
The famous Jagannath temple in Serampore, known for organising the oldest Ratha Yatra in Bengal, after the Puri Ratha Yatra. It is said to have been celebrated since 1396.
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