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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A wonderful Dutch architecture. If you like adventure, you are in the right place. Chinsurah was a Dutch colony for almost two centuries. This cemetery was built by Governor Louis Taillefert. There are more than 200 graves of Dutch people here who died between 18th-19th century. In West Bengal, it is the largest non-British European cemetery. It is under restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is a protected monument.

Dutch Cemetery in Chinsurah is a historical landmark and a popular tourist attraction in West Bengal, India. It is known for its unique architecture and beautiful surroundings. Visitors can learn about the Dutch colonial history in India and pay their respects to those buried in the cemetery.

The Dutch Cemetery of Chinsurah was constructed on the order of the director of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. The cemetery and all its graves are now maintained and Archaeological Survey of India.The cemetery, which was constructed in 1724, is believed to be the oldest in the country. The cemetery is built in the style of the Dutch architecture of the time, is surrounded by walls.

This Dutch Cemetery contains an assortment of graves scattered under the shade of the trees. The graves include that of the former Dutch governors and other prominent personalities during those times. The tombs are varied in size, some of them being rather large. The oldest tomb is that of Sir Cornelius Jonge, who passed away in 1743 while the last recorded burial was held in 1887. The similarity in the architecture of the Dutch cemeteries in Tamil Nadu and Kerala are striking. The monuments are mostly brick, with black or white marble headstones and epitaphs. Until recently, site was in need of some care and protection from unruly visitors, but now as a protected Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) site, it has been given a facelift.

Among various European powers that set up their colonies in India, the Dutch were the second. The formation of the Dutch East India Company in 1602 also marked the arrival of the Dutch in India. They were here till 1825. Chinsurah — on the western bank of Hooghly river, was a prosperous trading post of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. This cemetery is one of the remaining Dutch heritages in Bengal.

Was constructed on the order of Dutch East India Company. The cemetery and graves are at present under the custody of Archaeological Survey of India.