Gadiara
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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. Local trains are available from Howrah to Bagnan. There are buses and three-wheelers from Bagnan to Gadiara via Shyampur.
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsLocal trains are available from Howrah to Bagnan. There are buses and three-wheelers from Bagnan to Gadiara via Shyampur. 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. People who want to visit via Diamond Harbour can go there by ferry from Raichak, which is available from 5PM to 5.30PM. 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. 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....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
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. 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.
Money & Budget
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.