Hooghly the place of rich history and heritage situated on the banks of Hooghly river is just 47kms north of Kolkata. The district is testimony to the rule of foreign settlers- Portuguese, Dutch and French with their historical relics and settlements spread across district. The Dutch and French have left their mark as historical relics in Chinsurah, and Chandannagar respectively, which even a casual onlooker cannot miss. Traces of the Germans and the Austrians can also be found at Bhadreswar. There are many places of historical interest in the district of Hoogly. To name a few Antpur, Bansberia, Bandel, Chandernagore, Kamrapukur, Jairambati, Pandua, Tarakeswar, Serampur, Mahesh are popular places in Hooghly.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport which is almost 52 km away from Hooghly
By Train: Frequent suburban train services to all the towns are available from Howrah Station
By Road: Every town in the Hooghly district is easily accessible by road from Kolkata
dhaniakhali saree
Dhaniakhali in Hooghly district was once famous for its superfine dhotis. Now the region shifted to the production of superior quality sarees in pastel color, known as Dhaniakhali Saree.
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