Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot in Howrah — How to reach Garchumuk 58 Gate
Garchumuk, a picnic spot in Howrah, is an ideal weekend tour destination near Kolkata. Learn more about Kolkata Garchumuk (Atanna Gate) road distance, how to reach 58 Gate (Garchumuk) from Kolkata, Garchumuk picnic spot booking charges or entry fees, and so on.
A great picnic spot in Howrah, Garchumuk or Atanna (58) Gate can offer you a great spot near Kolkata for weekend trips. Gradually emerging as one of the most popular picnic spots in Howrah, Garchumuk or 58 Gate is on the way to another weekend tourist picnic spot, Gadiara. Wondering what to see in Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot? Well, this place is situated on the confluence of two major rivers of West Bengal, the Ganges and the Damodar. From Garchumuk, therefore, you can have an exotic picture of the Ganga Damodar confluence, where the endless waters mingle at the distant horizon. Let us read more here about Kolkata 58 Gate Garchumuk road distance by car, what to see in Garchumuk 58 Gate, picnic spot booking charges and entry fees, lodging facilities and other details. If you were looking for picnic spots in Howrah - Hooghly, we bet you will love this place.How to reach Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot in Howrah, near Kolkata
From Kolkata, Garchumuk 58 Gate car routes or road routes, and train routes, both are available. See how to reach Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot in Hooghly from Kolkata or Howrah.Kolkata to Suakhal Rajhat picnic spot road route guide
If you prefer the car route to Garchumuk 58 Gate from Kolkata or Howrah, take National Highway 6. You can get to NH6 from two routes. From North Kolkata, the convenient route is Dunlop Dakshineshwar Bally Bridge and then turn left into NH6. If you are coming from Howrah or South Kolkata, you can take 2nd Hooghly Bridge to Kona Expressway and then afterwards turn left to NH6. Turn left from NH6 to Uluberia, cross the station, and keep driving straight. Uluberia Garchumuk 58 Gate road distance is short and time required is less than half an hour. Kolkata Garchumuk road distance by car is 60 kilometres. How to reach Garchumuk 58 Gate from Kolkata by train
There is no direct train to Garchumuk 58 Gate and you have to alight at Uluberia. Kolkata Uluberia train timing is roughly 45 minutes. From Uluberia, Garchumuk 58 Gate buses, jeeps, trekkers and ambassadors are frequently available.
Uluberia Garchumuk 58 gate road map, driving guide
If you are going from Kolkata, turn left from NH6 to Uluberia Station Road. You will have to cross a level crossing near Uluberia Railway Station (however there is another road with an underpass, but a less frequented one). Now you will get into Uluberia OT Road. Be cautious, you will have to drive through the highly congested market area. Reach Garuhata More, then turn right to Mohini Road crossing. At Mohini more, turn left and drive straight. You will shortly reache 58 gate barrage, and across that is Garchumuk.Details about Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot in Howrah
What to see in Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot in Howrah?: Well, as we already mentioned above, the scenic beauty of Garchumuk 58 Gate mainly comes from the converging of the Ganges and the Damodar. Other tourist attractions in Garchumuk 58 Gate is the 58 sluice lock gated barrage, which has made the place popularly known as 58 gate or Atanno / Atanna Gate. The Garchumuk Deer Park at 58 gate also attracts wildlife lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot entry timings: Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot timings are 7 am to 6.30 pm for day tourists.
Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot entry fees, spot booking charges: The entry fees for Garchumuk 58 Gate picnic spot charges Rs. 3 per head and Rs. 130 per car. Garchumuk deer park entry fees is Rs. 3 per head.
Where to stay at Garchumuk picnic spot: Lodging facilities in Garchumuk picnic spot is provided by two Bungalows maintained by the Howrah Zilla Parishad. Garchumuk Howrah Zilla Parishad new bungalow room booking charges are comparatively higher as the view is better here; it is very close to the Damodar Ganga confluence at Garchumuk. Accommodation / room rent charges in Garchumuk Howrah Zilla Parishad bungalows vary from Rs. 150 to Rs. 500, but you will agree that it is still very cheap. However, please be aware that air conditioning is not available so don't look for Garchumuk Howrah Zilla Parishad bungalow AC room booking.
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