The Basilica of the Holy Rosary popularly known as Bandel Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal. It is one of the most prominent historical churches of West Bengal. It was constructed by the Portuguese after their settlement on the banks of Hooghly River and is the only relics of the Portuguese settlement in Bandel are the Church (Basilica) and the monastery.
The sanctuary was built in 1599 and declared as Basilica on November 24, 1988, by Pope John Paul II. The church includes Mother Mary statue, 3 altars, a huge chandelier, glass windows, grand tower clock, main temple and tomb. A huge ship’s mast stands in front of the church, which was presented to the church by the captain of a Portuguese vessel that had encountered a storm in the Bay of Bengal, whose rescue was attributed to Mary’s intercession.
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By Air: The nearest airport is the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport which is 54 km
away from Bandel Church. This airport is well connected with other major cities in India and in the
world.
By Train: Bandel (Jn) station is the main station which is connected with Howrah-Burdwan main line.
Howrah Bandel Local, Pandua Local, Burdwan Local, Katwa Local and Memari Local have stopage at
Bandel Station. Bandel is also connected with the Naihati (Jn) Station of Sealdah section by Bandel-
Naihati Local. Launch Service is available from Naihati Ferry Ghat to Chinsurah Ferry Ghat from 6
a.m.to 10 p.m.
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