A village at the confluence of the Hooghly and Rupnarayan rivers, Gadiara (গাদিয়াড়া Gādiẏāṛā) is considered to be an ideal destination for weekend tourists and makes a good escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Kolkata and Howrah.
Get in
[edit]Gadiara is about 50 km (31 mi) south of Howrah.
By bus
[edit]Gadiara is served by two Kolkata bus routes:
- 67A from Bagnan via Shyampur.
- E-15 from Esplanade via Santragachi, Ankurhati, Dhulagori, Uluberia, Garchumuk and Shyampur.
By train
[edit]Local trains are available from Howrah to Bagnan. There are buses and three-wheelers from Bagnan to Gadiara via Shyampur.
By car
[edit]From Kolkata, drive down NH 16 up to Bagnan (46 km (29 mi)) and turn left to Shivpur (33 km (21 mi)). The picnic spot is 1 km (0.62 mi) beyond Shivpur.
By ferry
[edit]People who want to visit via Diamond Harbour can go there by ferry from Raichak, which is available from 5PM to 5.30PM.
- 1 Gadiara Ferry Terminal.
Get around
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See and do
[edit]The confluence of the Hooghly and the Rupnarayan rivers is the main sight in the town. The rivers are extremely wide here and the surroundings have a typical rural atmosphere. You can also enjoy river cruises in country boats. Picnic spots are available in the tourist complex.
- Fort Mornington (Gadiara Fort). In the 18th century, the British built a fort at this place to guard the entrance by the river against river pirates. However, the fort is now in ruins and is visible at low tides.
Buy
[edit]Flowers made of coconut leaf.
Eat and drink
[edit]Good Indian food at a reasonable price is available at New Chalantika Tourist Lodge. Basic local fast food stalls are situated near the bus stand. A bar is also there, open from 11AM to 11PM. Local green coconut is also available near the river bank.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Roopmanjari Tourism Property (Rupnarayan Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 3214 263125. AC and non-AC rooms are available. Sheds and open ground for picnics available. Bookings can also be done from Tourism Centre in Kolkata. ₹2,600 per room.
- New Chalantika Tourist Lodge, AC & Non-AC rooms ₹250-₹350-₹700, Reservation from Kolkata Phone 09433585945. Lodge direct phone: 03214-263108/127 Mob: 09732583213
Connect
[edit]Nearby
[edit]- 1 Garchumuk (গড়চুমুক Gaṛcumuk). Another picnic spot, this time at the confluence of Damodar and Hooghly rivers. There's a deer park at Garchumuk.
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