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Aashram of Ramakrishna Mission

Located near Diamond Harbour on the banks of Hooghly River, the ashram is very popular among the local devotees. The serene setting adds to its beauty. You can also go and sit inside the ashram, visit the temple and talk to the priests.

Another destination by the Diamond Harbour, this fort was built by the Portuguese, but is in ruins today. Even then the fort is a stunning site to catch, especially on a windy day. You can also see the river stretched across in the backdrop.

Situated off the southern coast of Hoogly, Diamond Harbour is a popular weekend getaway situated near the city of Kolkata. This is the very spot where the Ganges takes a turn towards the south to join the Bay of Bengal, and you can witness the confluence of the holy river with its final destination. The serenity and natural beauty of this place is something rare, making it a top pick among locals and tourists. You can sit back and contemplate life as you look over the scintillating stretch of the water ahead or take a leisurely walk around the banks as well. With its unpretentious layout and quaint atmosphere, Diamond Harbour is no less than a blank canvas where you can paint your own adventure. In addition to being a nature lover's delight, Diamond Harbour has a number of interesting locations close by. It is placed at a point where there is an old fortress which owns its history back to Portuguese pirates. When you are done with the Harbour, you can go around to have a glimpse of the beautiful Bakkhali beach. Then again, there is the town of Joynagar where you shouldn't miss out on Kalidas Dutta's collection of ancient manuscripts, terracotta figurines and black stone images of deities belonging to the 11th and 12th centuries. Tourists can also take a stroll to the Sharisha Ramkrishna Mission Ashram and have a look at its vast expanse. If you are fond of boating, you can take a ferry ride on the Hooghly river or you may take a lounge to Sagar Island or Raichak resort, which is also a good option. Read More

Situated on the confluence of rivers Hooghly, Rupnarayan and Damodar, Gadiara is another nice weekend destination. If you do not want to do anything but relax, then do visit Gadiara for great Bengali food, leisurely walks along the village roads and boat trips. The view of sunset and sunrise on river water a scene to behold. Nearby attractions include Garchumuk and Geonkhali, which can be reached by regular ferry service. Gadiara is located at a distance of about 96 km from Kolkata. hence, you can reach the destination by road. If you wish to travel by train, take any train from Howrah to Kolaghat, Mecheda, Panskura or Kharagpur, that will drop you at Bagnan. Take a bus from Bagnan to Shyampur, and then hire auto-rickshaws to Gadiara. Direct buses from Dalhousie to Gadiara are also available. Ferry services from Nurpur also take you to Gadiara, while you can reach Nurpur through buses which depart from Esplanade. Read More

Joynagar is very close to the Diamond Harbour. In addition to a flourishing local market selling handicrafts, Joynagar is popular for housing many manuscripts, figurines and black stone images of many gods.

The Lighthouse is very close to the fort. Built a couple of decades ago, the lighthouse is still fully functional and can be seen guiding the inbound ships on a dark night.

The Raichak fort continues to be one of the most beautiful forts in all of India, especially after its restoration a few years back. The fort, was originally built back in the colonial rule for keeping a watch over River Hooghly. For many years post independence, the fort was left ignored and was in shambles. Later, Radisson group of hotels overtook it and converted it into a hotel. Now known as The F Fort, Raichak Fort, though heavily commercialized, will still manage to enthrall you with its earthen charm and old world demeanor. Built in Anglo Indian architecture with traces of British and French styles, the fort is definitely right on top of the small list of Raichak tourist spots. Read More