Dutch Cemetery, Chinsura

A place that holds a bit of history of Chinsurah in it. 45 Dutch graves in approximately 7400 square meter area give an unforgettable vintage vibes if you have interest in 18-19th century India. The oldest grave is of 1743. Archaeological Survey of India protects the place as national heritage. Different types and structures of tombs can be found. A must visit place if someone have interest to feel a bit of history.

One of the neglected places of ASI, declared as 279 years old Heritage spot of Bengal, but lack of proper maintenance and preservation can be noticed throughout this historic landmark. The graves have been facing severe erosive problems due to the environmental issues. Many old graves are left marble looted from the grave walls. Now a days this place become a photogenic background of photography loving people, which also destroys the least beauty lying there. Otherwise the place is calm and the atmosphere here shivers a person in daylight also!! It attracts ghost hunters and investigators a lot. Also there are rumours of watching ghosts and non-body things during the night inside the boundary.

Need a maintenance by Archeological Survey of India. The graves, tombs, etc. are in bad condition. But the environment is very good. Historical place of 18th-19th century.

Among all the other attractions in Chinsura, the Dutch cemetery holds a very special place. With the oldest grave dating back to 1743, this place is a must visit. The lush green grass and beautiful trees around make it a calm and serene place. Make sure you go there early, preferably before noon, to avoid the heat of the day.

Built by Louis Taillefert, then director of the VOC in Bengal, the cemetery was active during the 18th–19th centuries, and houses about 45 graves of Dutch citizens who died between 1743 and 1846. The oldest tomb belongs to Sir Cornelius Jonge who died in Chinsurah in 1743. Other prominent people buried here are Daniel Overbeck, Gregorious Herklots, a high official in the VOC, and George Vernet, another VOC director. The latter’s tomb has no inscription

It’s a definite place to visit when in Chinaurah. It’s interesting to know that while the English were in Calcutta, the French colonised the nearby port of Chandannagar and the Ditch came to chi aura also known as chuchura. This tiny town has a couple of places of interest including a Dutch cemetery which houses about 30th graves.

This is an interesting and must visit place foe history lover. The cemetery is now under ASI or Anchilogical Survey of India. There are two cemetery. One is for dutch and another is for other christian community's. Authority is doing some renovations in the second cemetery. Dutch cemetery contains many Graves and Tombs. You can see even door in one tomb. You can see many graves and tombs are standing there and covered by wild grass. The place is safe. But it is recommended to visit the site as long as there is sunlight. Many boys use the place to take drugs and some also make romance there after evening. Otherwise there is no issues about security.

Although currently closed to the public, there are renovations going on, so we managed a quick sneak peak. I would recommend going back last in non-covid times and getting a proper look