Gandhi Ghat

গান্ধী ঘাট

A riverside memorial where Gandhi’s ashes were immersed.

About Gandhi Ghat

After Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination in 1948 a portion of his ashes was immersed in the Hooghly at Barrackpore. A memorial ghat was built at the spot and opened by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1949. A tall pillar and a mural of scenes from Gandhi’s life stand above the steps, with a garden, Jawahar Kunj, beside it. It is the town’s favourite evening walk and has one of the widest river views in the area.

Why visit

A broad, calm stretch of river and a good sunset, an hour from Sealdah.

What to see and do

The memorial pillar and mural
The river from the steps at sunset
The riverside garden

Plan your visit

Area: Barrackpore, BT Road to Barrackpore
Nearest landmark: Barrackpore riverside
Best time: Sunset or evening. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 1 hour
Cost: Free
Entry: Open to everyone: a street, ghat, market or park you can walk into. A public memorial and garden; garden gate hours and any entry fee are not currently verified.
Train: Barrackpore, then an auto (about 3 km)
Getting there: Ferries cross to Sheoraphuli from Barrackpore’s ghats; timings are not currently verified.
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Good for photography.

Tip

This is the public riverfront. The cantonment and police academy areas nearby are closed to visitors.

Nearby and related places

Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya: A museum of Gandhi’s life and his work in Bengal.
Mangal Pandey Park: A riverside garden in memory of the sepoy of 1857.
Annapurna Temple, Chanak: Dakshineswar’s near-twin, built in 1875 by Rani Rashmoni’s daughter.

Walks that include it

Barrackpore Heritage Trail: Rashmoni’s daughter’s temple and Gandhi’s river

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.