Golghar

Golghar, a round-shaped granary is located to the west of Gandhi Maidan. As the name suggests, its known for its bee-hive structure and has a spiral stairway consisting of 145 steps. One can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ganges and the city from the top of Golghar. Golghar was designed by a British Engineer Captain John Garstin and its construction was completed in 1786. It has a storage of 140000 tons.