Mangal Pandey Park
মঙ্গল পাণ্ডে উদ্যান
A riverside garden in memory of the sepoy of 1857.
About Mangal Pandey Park
On 29 March 1857 Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry, attacked his British officers on the parade ground at Barrackpore. He was hanged days later, and the rising that followed in May became the great revolt of 1857. This public garden on the river, with a bust of Pandey, remembers him. The actual parade ground lies inside the cantonment and is not accessible.
Why visit
A shaded riverside park with a strong link to 1857.
What to see and do
- The memorial bust
- River views and shaded lawns
Plan your visit
- Area
- Barrackpore, BT Road to Barrackpore
- Nearest landmark
- Barrackpore riverside
- Best time
- Afternoon or sunset. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
- Time needed
- About 40 minutes
- Cost
- Usually under ₹100 a head
- Entry
- Open to the public with a ticket. A public park; a small entry fee may be charged. Hours and fee are not currently verified.
- Train
- Barrackpore, then an auto
- Walking
- Little walking
- Photography
- Photography is fine with some care.
Nearby and related places
- Gandhi Ghat: A riverside memorial where Gandhi’s ashes were immersed.
- Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya: A museum of Gandhi’s life and his work in Bengal.
- 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
More guides
- Places in Barrackpore
- Heritage places in Kolkata
- Family-friendly places
- Parks, lakes and green spaces
- Places for sunset
- All places to visit in Kolkata
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.