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Prinsep Ghat
- 4.51.6k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Historic Hooghly riverfront ghat with a Palladian memorial, promenade, boat rides and views of Vidyasagar Setu.
Quick answers
Prinsep Ghat in short
When is Prinsep Ghat open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Prinsep Ghat?
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 Prinsep Ghat indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Prinsep Ghat good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Prinsep Ghat cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Prinsep Ghat?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Prinsep Ghat?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Prinsep Ghat?
H84J+6F7, Princep Ghat Station Rd, Maidan, Fort William, Hastings, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021.
Is Prinsep Ghat wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
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 · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 3pm
29° - 4pm28°
- 5pm
27°
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
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Prinsep Ghat
- 2 Prinsep Ghat 1 · 2 min
- 3 Prinsep Ghat 2 · 2 min
- 4 Fort William · 12 min
- 5 Jus' Jumpin' Kid's Play Zone and Birthday Party Place in Howrah · 19 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 1.6k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Boat rides
- Vidyasagar Setu view
- Colonial monument
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset views, boat rides and a peaceful atmosphere for evening walks
Around Maidan
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Prinsep Ghat 1Park · 2 min walk
Prinsep Ghat 2Park · 2 min walk
Fort WilliamLandmark · 12 min walk
Good nowJus' Jumpin' Kid's Play Zone and Birthday Party Place in HowrahIndoor play · 19 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time