Prinsep Ghat

Prinsep Ghat is a historic riverside ghat and memorial on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1841 during the British era, it features a Palladian porch erected in memory of Anglo-Indian scholar James Prinsep. Located between the Water Gate and St George's Gate of Fort William, it is known for its Greek-style columns, illuminated evening views and backdrop of the Vidyasagar Setu bridge.

Visitors can expect a riverside promenade along the Hooghly River centered on a white Palladian pavilion with Greek columns and arches. The area includes stepped ghats leading to the water, landscaped gardens, paved walkways, and open river views with the Vidyasagar Setu bridge in the background. The monument is illuminated in the evening. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront, take photographs, enjoy boat rides on the river, and view the historic Prinsep Ghat railway station nearby.

Built in 1841 during British rule and designed by W. Fitzgerald, the ghat features a Palladian porch erected in memory of James Prinsep (1799-1840), Anglo-Indian scholar and antiquary known for deciphering the Brahmi script. It was built between the Water Gate and St George's Gate of Fort William. The monument was later restored by the Public Works Department and beautified by the West Bengal government, retaining its colonial-era architectural character.

A popular public leisure and recreation space for Kolkata residents, Prinsep Ghat is a cultural gathering point for evening walks, photography and riverfront festivals. Its riverside setting and heritage architecture make it a frequent location for film shoots and a symbol of Kolkata's colonial riverfront heritage.