'''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_fs outing.

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 via Shyampur.
  • Drive down NH 6 upto Bagnan (46km). Turn left to Shivpur (33km). The picnic spot is 1 km beyond Shivpur.
  • Bagnan to Gorchumuk Bus avilable via Shyampur Bus stopage and Shyampur to Gadiara Bus avialable from Shyampur Bus stopage.
  • Get around

    Cycle Rickshaw, Auto rickshaw.

    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.
  • Do

  • River cruise in country boats.
  • Buy

    Eat

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

    Drink

    Best carry your own alcoholic drinks.

    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.
  • ''' HOTEL CHALANTIKA AC & NON AC ROOMS Rs. 450 - 850 FOR RESERVATION Phone 033 9433585945.
  • Contact

    Get out

    Nurpur, Raichak, Diamond Harbour by ferry.