Hooghly Imambara, Hugli-Chuchura

Name: Hooghly Imambara
Address: Hugli-Chuchura, India

#2 among attractions in Hugli-Chuchura

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Hooghly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque in Hooghly, West Bengal, India. The construction of the building was started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861. The building is a two storied structure, with a tall clock tower over the entrance gate. The mosque has intricate designs and texts from Quran engraved on the wall. The interior of the mosque is decorated with marbles, candles and hanging lanterns. ()

Coordinates: 22°54'30"N, 88°23'60"E

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Hooghly Imambara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jubilee Bridge, Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Sampreeti Bridge, Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist.

~1770 ftE
Bridge
Jubilee Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
9 min walk • The Jubilee Bridge is a former rail bridge over the Hooghly River between Naihati and Bandel in West Bengal, India. It provided an important connection between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station.
0.8 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Hugli-Chuchura
21 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Rosary is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India. Situated in Bandel, Hooghly district of West Bengal, it stands as a memorial to the Portuguese settlement in Bengal.
~1620 ftE
Bridge
Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
8 min walk • Sampreeti Setu is a railway bridge on Hooghly River. This bridge was inaugurated on 17 April 2016. It is situated between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station in the Naihati-Bandel branch line.
1.2 miS
Church
Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Hugli-Chuchura
30 min walk • St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India. The church was built in 1695–1697 and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the second oldest Christian church in Bengal, and the oldest Armenian church in India.
1.3 miS
Cemetery
Dutch Cemetery, Hugli-Chuchura
34 min walk • The Dutch Cemetery of Chinsurah was constructed on the order of the director of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. The cemetery and all its graves are now maintained and Archaeological Survey of India under the protection of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura
19 min walk • Hooghly Engineering and Technology College is a self financed engineering college run by the Hooghly Engineering & Technology College Society, engaged in the promotion of technical education amongst students and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in society.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura
15 min walk • Hooghly Women's College, established in 1949, is a women's arts and sciences college located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to University of Burdwan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hooghly Imambara?

Nearby attractions include Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura (8 min walk), Jubilee Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura (9 min walk), Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura (15 min walk), Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura (19 min walk).

How to get to Hooghly Imambara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hooghly Imambara:

Train

Hooghly Ghat (9 min walk)

Hooghly Imambara, Hugli-Chuchura

Facts and practical information

Hooghly Imambara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Jubilee Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura

Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Hugli-Chuchura

Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura

Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Hugli-Chuchura

Dutch Cemetery, Hugli-Chuchura

Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura

Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hooghly Imambara?

How to get to Hooghly Imambara by public transport?