Just the outskirts of noisy city of Kolkata, on the bank of the River Hooghly, a small town of Raichak is located under South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. 15km away from Diamond Harbour, Raichak is the link between Haldia and Kolkata. Raichak is a popular weekend destination in West Bengal, and is famous for its 18th century Dutch fort – Radisson Fort, which is now turned into a five star hotel, namely Raichak on Ganges. Ferry service across the Ganges from Raichak jetty or Nurpur jetty is popular among the tourists here. Away from hussle-bussle of city, come and take rest in Raichak and lose yourself in scenic river beauty.
Here’s a small tour guide for you:
Route:
By Air:Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at DumDum in Kokata is the nearest airport to Raichak at distance of nearly 65 to 70 kms. Take taxi or private car to reach Raichak. Or else go to Esplanade and from there you can get AC/Non-AC luxury buses for Raichak.
By Train: Diamond Harbour Railway Station is 5 kms from Raichak town. There are regular train services for Diamond Harbour from both Howrah and Sealdah station. Take a van or bus from the Diamond Harbour for Raichak.
By Road: Raichak is about 56 kms from Kolkata via Diamond Harbour Road. There are regular buses from Esplanade to Raichak bus stand.
Nearest Railway Station – Diamond Harbour Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station – Raichak Bus stand
Nearest Airport – Dumdum Airport
ATM locations: On the way from Kolkata to Raichak you will find many ATMs. United Bank of India ATM at Ashapur in Raichak, SBI ATM in Diamond Harbour, BOP ATM at Sarisa are some of them.
Famous Places around the area: Breathtaking view of sunset on the River Hooghly, Raichak Fort, Ferry ride, Gadiara, Nurpur, Diamond Harbor jetty are some of the popular places around Raichak.
Best time to visit: You can visit Raichak at any weekend throughout the year, however the best time to visit is between September and March.
Climate: Summer (26°C to 40 °C); Winter (9 °C to 23°C)
Local Famous Foods: You can taste authentic Bengali cuisine in Raichak.Don’t forget to try local sweets and fresh fish.
Local restaurants: All the resorts and hotels have their own restaurants. However there are few roadside hotels around Raichak Bus Stand.
Emergency numbers: Police Control Room – 100
Nearest Hospitals: There are no good hospitals around Raichak, one has to come to Diamond Harbour for better medical facilities.
Diamond Harbour Sub-divitional Hospital
New Town, Diamond Harbour
Call: (03174)256174/(03174)255237
Behala Balananda Brahmachari Hospital
151 and 153,Behala, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata
24787801 24684060 24781687
Budget Hotels:
The Ffort
Post Bag 1, Sarisa, Raichak
Ph: (03174)275444
Tariff: 5000 onwards
Arena Hotel, Raichak
Near Bus Stand, Raichak
Tariff: 900 onwards
Sagarika Tourist Lodge
Block-B, 1MA, Diamond Harbour
9732510035/(03174) 255262, 255246
Tariff: 1500 onwards
Punyalakshmi Hotel Pvt. Ltd.
Raichak, Diamond Harbour
Contact: 03174 255190, 9153432013, 9679205110
Tariff: 1000 onwards
Tags: Raichak Weekend Tour west bengal
