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James Prinsep Monument
- 4.541k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
1841 memorial and ghat on the Hooghly with Greek and Gothic details, views of Vidyasagar Setu, and boat rides.
Quick answers
James Prinsep Monument in short
When is James Prinsep Monument open?
Every day, 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit James Prinsep Monument?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is James Prinsep Monument indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is James Prinsep Monument good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does James Prinsep Monument cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book James Prinsep Monument?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at James Prinsep Monument?
About 60 minutes.
Where is James Prinsep Monument?
Strand Rd, Maidan, Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021.
Is James Prinsep Monument wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 11pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 James Prinsep Monument
- 2 Prinsep Ghat · 1 min
- 3 Prinsep Ghat 1 · 2 min
- 4 Prinsep Ghat 2 · 2 min
- 5 Vidyasagar Setu View Point · 3 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 41k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Boat rides
- Vidyasagar Setu views
- 1841 monument
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful riverside spot with sunset and bridge views
Around Maidan
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPrinsep GhatGarden · 1 min walk
Prinsep Ghat 1Park · 2 min walk
Good nowPrinsep Ghat 2Park · 2 min walk
Vidyasagar Setu View PointViewpoint · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time