Gadiara

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Gadiara is a small town in Howrah District of West Bengal, India. In the 18th century, the British build a fort at this place to guard the entrance by the river against river pirates. However the fort is now in ruins. It is situated at the confluence of the Hoogly and Rupnarayan Rivers. A good place for a day’s outing.

[edit] Get in

The place is 80 kilometers from Kolkata.

  • Regular buses are available from Esplanade in Kolkata.
  • Local trains available from Howrah for Bagnan. Local conveyance bus, auto from Bagnan to Gadiara
  • Drive down NH 6 upto Bagnan (46km). Turn left to Shivpur (33km). The picnic spot is 1 km beyond Shivpur.

[edit] Get around

Cycle Rickshaw, Auto rickshaw.

[edit][add listing] See

  • The river is extremely wide here and the surroundings have a typical village atmosphere. Picnic spots are available in the tourist complex.
  • Ruins of the fort at low tide.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • River cruise in country boats.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

At tourist lodge. Basic local eateries situated outside Complex. Restaurant/Bar at Bagnan.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Best carry your own alcoholic drinks.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Rupnarayan Tourist Lodge, P.O. Dakshin Shibpur, Gadiara, Dist. : Howrah, Pin -711314, Phone :(03214)263125. AC and non AC rooms available. Sheds/ open ground for picnic available. Bookings can also be done from WB Govt Tourist Office, 3/2 BBD Bagh (East) Kolkata 700 001 Phone 033 22485917/5168/8271/8272.

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[edit] Get out

Nurpur, Raichak, Diamond Harbour by ferry.

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