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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mini Zoo at Garchumuk is becoming attractive to tourists





Garchumuk is situated in the Howrah district and speciality of this spot is that it is at the meeting point of the two rivers- Damodar and Hoogly (Ganges).

Garchumuk is a famous picnic spot near Kolkata and day by day attraction of this place is increasing. Recent development in Garchumuk is a Mini Zoo. Deer Park of Garchumuk has received the status of mini zoo from Central Zoo Authority. The deer park of Garchumuk has 85 deers, 2 porcupines, 4 peacocks and birds of 52 species. Zilla Parishad maintains the children park, bungalow and picnic spots at Garchumuk. State Zoo Authority has taken many projects for the development of the mini zoo at Garchumuk.

Two crocodiles will be seen in future at the mini zoo of Garchumuk. 425 tortoises are kept in a pond at the zoo and the pond for crocodile is almost ready. In future bear and leopards will be kept in the mini zoo.

So far, Garchumuk was only a picnic spot but it is going to be a famous week end spot in near future. Presently visitors flock to Garchumuk to view the barrage called Atanna Gate (58 No. Gate). Zoo will add more colour on Garchumuk. 

How to reach Garchumuk


Reach Uluberia from Howrah by train and from there buses towards Garchumuk are available. One can reach Garchumuk from Kolkata directly by bus. Board on Gadiara bound buses from Esplanade bus terminus and get down at Atanna Gate.

Related Post: Picnic Spots in Howrah

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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Talsari Sea Beach in Purba Midnapore






Talsari Beach is a new sea beach situated 8 km from Digha and being a new beach it is very calm and quite. View of sunrise and sunset from Talsari is awesome.

ChandaneshwarTemple near Talsari sea beach is another attraction to tourists. Distance between Udaipur sea beach and Talsari sea beach is only 1.5 km.

How to reach Talsari sea beach


Reach Digha by train and from there motor vans and cars are available.

Where to stay at Talsari sea beach


 OTDC Panthasala: Kolkata Booking - Tel: (033) 22654556.
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Udaipur Sea Beach Tourist Spot in Purba Midnapore




Udaipur is a new sea beach located at 2 km from Digha. Till today Udaipur sea beach is not a popular tourist spot so this can be an ideal for those seeking solitude. Red crabs on the beach, pine trees and cashew nut garden are the main attraction of Udaipur sea beach. 

How to Reach Udaipur Sea Beach 


Reach Digha by train and from there private transport is available to reach Udaipur sea beach.

Where to stay at How to Reach 


Oceana Tourist Complex. Tel: (03220) 266102, 9434018849.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Tumbani Tourist Spot in Birbhum District

 

Tumbani or Tumboni is a tribal village in Birbhum district. Tumbani is located at the border of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Birbhum district attract tourists by its natural beauty and Tumbani is no exception. Kalipahar forest on one side and Patalpahari village on the other side of Tumbani village. Moluti village is situated near Tumbani. Moluti village is famous as the famous Bengali Saint Bamakhyapa had spent his childhood here.

How to Reach Tumbani 


Reach Rampurhat by train and from there auto rickshaws and jeeps are available to reach Tumbani.

Where to stay at Tumbani


Spend the night at Forest Bunglow at Tumbani. Contact: DFO, Siuri, Birbhum
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Tandrabung Tourist Spot

 

Tandrabung is a small village situated at a distance of 22 km from Lava. Most of the population of Tandrabung is from Lepcha Community. Tandrabung  is the best weekend spot for nature lover tourists. The lush greenery, blue sky, colourful flowers, different types of orchids are main attraction of Tandrabung. Lepchahut and Lepcha Museum are must see in Tandrabung. Dunga Falls which is 1 km from Lepchahut is also a place of attraction.

How to Reach Tandrabung 


Reach New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri by train and from there Kalimpong. By car. Tandrabung is 27 km from Kalimpong. Another route is – reach Mal Junction by train and from there to Lava by car. Tandrabung is 22 km from Lava.

Where to stay at Tandrabung


Lepcha Eco Hut. Tel: 9002108611
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Day Out Picnic Spots Or Nightstays in Purulia District


Deulghata Picnic Spot 



Deulghata

Deulghata is a beautiful weekend destination which is located 18 km from Purulia town. in West Bengal. Deulghata is situated on the banks of river Kansabati. Deulghata is surrounded by many ancient Jain temples, most of which are now in a ruined state.

How to Reach Deulghata

Train services are available from Howrah to Purulia. Buses to Purulia are also available from Esplanade Bus Terminus. From Purulia go to Joypur by bus or car and Deulghata is just 1.5 km from Joypur.

Where to stay at Deulghata – Hotels and Lodges

There are no hotels or lodges at Deulghata. Tourists can stay at Purulia.


Joychandi Pahar


Joychandi Pahar

Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in Purulia district. The spot is just three kilometres from the sub divisional town of Raghunathpur, Purulia district. It is on the Purulia – Barakar road. Joychandi Pahar is popular for rock climbing. Nearest railway station is Adra.

How To Reach Joychandi Pahar

To reach this place one has to take a bus from Purulia to Raghunathpur. There are hardly any lodging facilities

Matha Tourist and Picnic Spot in Purulia 


Matha is a tribal village in Purulia district of West Bengal. People who love village life and culture can visit this village to get oxygen in their lives. The pollution free air, lush greenery and small hills around the village are the main attractions of Matha village. There is a small temple located atop the hill. River Kudlung flows by the side of the village. Main attraction of Matha village is Pakhipahar which is 3 km away from the village.

How to Reach Matha

Reach Purulia by bus or train and from there cars are available to reach Matha. Matha is 40 kms from Purulia station.


Where to stay at Matha

WBFDC Forest Bungalow. Tel: (03252) 222329.


Saheb Bandh
Saheb Bandh

Beautiful lake, morning and evening walk around the Lake gives a peaceful experience. The Lake is full of Lotus. Migratory Birds come in huge numbers during the winter season. Science museum and Subhash park are located on the either side of the bandh. Shikaras are available here.

Saheb Bandh is a 50 acre lake in Purulia, that is known to have been constructed in the mid of 19th century. It is said this water body was dug by convicts, at the instigation of Colonel Tikley, during the British Raj. This process was started in the year 1843 and took five years for it to be completed.

How To Reach Saheb Bandh

One can reach Saheb Bandh via Durgapur - Purulia - Raghunathpur Road. It is located near head post office, Nistarini College.

Garhpachkot


Situated at the foothill of Panchakot (panchet hill), in the north east corner of the Purulia District,close to the boundary with district Burdwan and JharKhand.

Hilltop offers picturesque and panoramic view of the command area of the Panchet dam on Damodar River and its reservior. Bird watching on Panchet dam is a treat to the eye.

How to Reach Garhpachkot

 Tourists travelling by train, get down at the stations of Barakor or Asansol and take a trekker to cover an hour long path to reach Gar Panchakat. Can also take the car route by driving along the National Highway 2. After crossing Asansol, turn left and takes the road leading to Raghunathpur. After reaching the Satbari stop, destination is few km away by the village path.
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Barodabri Tourist Spot in Jalpaiguri

 

Barodabri is situated near Hasimara Air Force base (Gurudwara) and Assam, Bhutan Border Area. Nearest tourist spot is Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, just 15 km from Barodabri. Barodabri is a calm and quite forest with great scenic beauty. River Torsa flows through the back of the Barodabri and Chilapata forest is the main attraction of this village.The other attractions of Barodabri are lush green tea gardens, movements of animals in the forest are the main attraction here.

How to Reach Barodabri


Barodabri is located 140 km from Siliguri. Bus services are available from Jalpaiguri, Siliguri and Coochbehar to Hasimara via Madarihat.

Where to stay at Barodabri – Hotels and Lodges


WBFDC Malangi Lodge. Booking is to be done in advance from Kolkata. Contact: WBFDC, 6A Raja Subodh Mullick Square, 7th Floor, Kolkata-13. Tel: (033) 22370060/61
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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Hatibari Picnic and Tourist Spots in Paschim Medinipur

 

Hatibari is a beautiful weekend destination located at the borders of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. Hatibari is in Paschim Medinipur and the spot is surrounded by small hills and lush greenery. River Subarnarekha flows through Hatibari. Gopiballabhji's Temple is a famous spot at Hatibari. One can visit the nearby Jhilli Dam and Kendugari, known for its beautiful lotus pond. Rameshwar Temple is another place to see.

How to Reach HatibariHatibari


Reach Jhargram first and Hatibari is 62 km from Jhargram. Buses are available from Jhargram Bus Stand to Hatibari. Direct buses from Kolkata to Hatibari is also avaibale, board at the Keonjhar bound buses.

Where to stay at Hatibari – Hotels and Lodges


Hatibari Forest Bungalow: For advance booking, contact: DFO, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram Division. Tel: (03221) 255010.
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Belpahari Picnic Spot in Paschim Midnapore



Belpahari is a tribal village with natural beauty situated at a distance of 56 km from Jhargram in West Bengal. Recently Belpahari is is known to people for totally different reason but the place is famous as a picnic spot and week end tour. Belpahari is surrounded by trees like Sal, Mahua, Piyal, Sonajhuri and Eucalyptus. A beautiful waterfalls is there at Ghagra, lnear to Belpahari.

How to Reach Belpahari 


Firstly reach Khargram by trains and Belpahari is 56 km from Jhargram station. Buses and cars are available Jhargram to reach Belpahari.

Where to stay at Belpahari 


Belpahari Forest Bungalow. For advance booking contact: DFO, Jhargram, Paschim Midnapore, Tel: (03221) 255010.
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Kuilapal Tourist and Picnic Spot in Purulia

 

Kuilapal is an attractive weekend destination for both picnic and tour. Kuilapal is in Purulia district of West Bengal. Kuilapal is surrounded by trees like Sal, Teak and Mahua. Many Santhal villages surround Kuilapal which is also a great attraction of that spot.

How to Reach Kuilapal 


Reach Khargram by train and from there buses are available to reach Kuilapal.

Where to stay at Kuilapal 


WBFDC Forest Bungalow. Contact No: (03252) 222604. For booking contact: DFO, Kangsabati Soil Conservation, Division-2, PO & District - Purulia.
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Rongo Tourist Spot in Darjeeling

 

Rongo is a tiny hill hamlet in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Rongo is near the Indo-Bhutan border and it is at an altitude of 4500 ft above sea level. Apart from being a hill station, Rongo has another identity - famous for Cinchona plantations and growing of medicinal plants. Rongo is also the gateway to the Neora Valley National Park.

How to Reach Rongo 


Firstly reach Siliguri and from there reach Rongo via Chalsa, Khunia More and Gairibas.

Where to stay at Rongo 


Sarang Lodge is the best destination for touristrs. Mob No: 9830242049.
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Takdah Tourist Spot in Darjeeling District



The original name was pronounced as 'Tukdah'. Meaning of Tukdah in Lepcha is mist or fog Takdah is located at 27 km from Darjeeling in West Bengal. Takdah was a military cantonment during the British colonial days in India and as a result many senior British officers frequently visited this place during that period. Many bungalows and houses were built at that time for their accommodations. Presently those houses either belong to local people or some establishments like school. Many of the old houses are now used as guest house at Takdah.

Main Attractions in Takdah 


Tea gardens at Takdah is one of the main attractions of the place. The main tea estates in Takdah are Rungli Rungliot, Gielle, Namring, Jinglam, Poomong, and Teesta Valley estate. At Takdah, one can see different kinds of unusual and colorful Himalayan Orchids. Takdah Monastery is another attraction at Takdah.

How to Reach Takdah 


Reach Siliguri and Takdah is 70 km from Siliguri. Cars are available from New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri to reach Takdah.

Where to stay at Takdah 


Saino Heritage Guesthouse, Takdah

Saino Lodge, Takdah
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Monday, June 30, 2014

Wax Museuem Mother in Kolkata – How to Reach Mother

 

A wax museum, ‘Mother’ will be inaugurated by November this year in Rajarhat, New Town – Kolkata. Mother will be the replica of Madame Tussauds' in central London.

It has been decided that initially wax models of Shah Rukh Khan, Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachchan will be kept in the museum.

Location of the wax museum Mother is likely to come up opposite Prakriti Tirtha — the Eco-Tourism Park at Rajarhat.

How to reach wax museum Mother


Wax museum Mother can be reached from both Howrah and Sealdah. From Howrah come to Ruby Hospital or Science City by bus no. S1, S24, C5/1, 107 or 107/1 Mini bus. From ruby you would get many West Bengal Surface Transport buses (White liners and mini) to Rajarhat. 

From Sealdah Station go to the Bidhannagar station by train. From there you would get many West Bengal Surface Transport buses (White liners and mini) to Rajarhat.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012

How to reach Hazra More-transport services


Hazra More is an important location in Kolkata. Many famous schools, cinema halls, restaurants, shops are located here.

Hazra More can be reached from anywhere of the city.


State buses passing through Hazra More


Bus Number: L1

Bus Route: Ramlal Bazar (Haltu) - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppages: Garfa Rd., Haltu Main Rd., Kasba Main Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Sarat Bose Rd., Hazra Road., Harish Mukherjee Rd., Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringee Rd., Esplanade.


Bus Number: 3

Bus Route: Bagbazar - Kidderpur

Stoppages: Acharya Prafulla Ch. Rd., Maniktala Bazar, Rajabazar, Sealdah Stn., Maulali, S.N. Banerjee Rd. (On return journey via- Lenin Sarani), Chowringhee Rd., Ashutosh Mukherjee Rd., Hazra Road. (Kalighat), Judge's Court Rd. and Diamond Harbour Road.


Bus Number: 4C

Bus Route: Haridevpur - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppages: Karunamoyee, Siriti, Mahabirtala, Dipti Cinema Tollygunge, R.B. Avenue, Hazra Road., Elgin Rd., Park St., via Esplanade.


Bus Number: 7

Bus Route: Hazra Park - Sarsuna

Stoppages: S.P. Mukherjee Rd., Deshapran Sasmal Rd., Tollygunge Cir. Rd., N.R. Sarkar Ave., D.H. Rd., Biren Roy Rd. (West), Sarsuna Main Road.


Bus Number: 8

Bus Route: Ramlal Bazar - Howrah Stn.

Stoppages: Kasba Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Gariahat Rd., Hazra Road., Sarat Bose Rd., Acharya J.C. Bose Road., Elliot Rd., Royd St., Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd. (return journey Lenin Sarani) Esplanade, B.B.D. Bag, Koilaghata St., Strand Road.


Bus Number: 9B

Bus Route: Santoshpur - Hazra

Stoppages: E.M. Bypass, Bijon Setu, Rashbehari


Bus Number: 9A

Bus Route: Santoshpur - Hazra Park

Stoppages: E.M. By Pass, Bijon Setu, Gariahat, Rash Behari Avenue


Bus Number: 16

Bus Route: Santoshpur - Hazra Park

Stoppages: Gariahat Rd., Hazra Road., Ritchie Rd., Promothesh Barua Sarani, Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Sealdah fly over, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Howrah Stn., Howrah Maidan, G.T. Road (South).


Bus Number: 33

Bus Route: Chetla - Manicktala

Stoppages: Alipur Rd., Judges Court Rd., Kalighat Bridge, Hazra Road., Bondel Rd., Rifle Range Rd., Dilkhusa St., Darga Rd., Sundari Mohan Ave., Acharya J.C. Bose Road, Sealdah.


Private buses passing through Hazra More


Bus Number: 17B

Bus Route: Baghajatin - Howrah

Stoppages: Raja S.C. Mullick Rd., Gariahat, Rashbehari Ave., Hazra More, Gopalnagar, Police Court, Bhawani Bhavan, Alipur, D.L. Khan Road, Red Road, Esplanade, B.B.D. Bag, Brabourne Road.


Bus Number: 204

Bus Route: Sealdah (Raja Bazar) - Alipore Court

Stoppages: Acharya P.C. Rd., Sealdah flyover, Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Begbagan, Beltala, Sarat Bose Rd., Hazra More, Kalighat, Gopalnagar.


Bus Number: 18

Bus Route: Sarsuna - Esplanade

Stoppages: Bakultala, Biren Roy Rd., Diamond Harbour Rd., Behala, Roy Bahadur Rd., New Alipur, Tollygunge Cir. Rd., Deshapran Sasmal Rd., S.P. Mukherjee Rd., Hazra Road., Harish Mukherjee Rd., Red Road.


Bus Number: 1

Bus Route: Ramnagar - Palbazar (Jadavpur)

Stoppages: B.N.R. Office, Panbazar, Hastings, Belvedere Rd., Zoo Garden Baker Rd., Hazra Road., S.P.Mukherjee Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Gariahat, Ballygunge Station, Kasba Rd., Haltu Main Rd., Garia Road.


Bus Number: 1A

Bus Route: Netaji Subhas Dock - Santoshpur (Jadavpur)

Stoppages: Hide Rd., Babu Bazar, Kidderpore, Ekbalpur, Zoo Garden, Baker Rd., Hazra Road., S.P.Mukherjee Rd., Deshpran Sasmal Rd., Prince Anwar Shah Rd., Raja Subodh Mallick Rd., Jadavpur Stn. Sukanta Setu.


Bus Number: 21

Bus Route: Barisha (Sil Para) - Sealdah

Stoppages: Diamond Harbour Rd., Biren Roy Rd., (East), Santosh Rai Rd., Tollygunge Circular Rd., Deshpran Sasmal Rd., Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Rd., Hazra Road., Harish Mukherjee Rd., Cathedral Rd., Jawaharlal Nehru Rd., Esplanade, B.B.D. Bag, B.B. Ganguly St., Mahatma Gandhi Road.


Bus Number: 42

Bus Route: Park Circus - B.N.R. Office (Bichalighat)

Stoppages: Surwardi Ave., Bondel Rd., Hazra Road., S.P. Mukherjee Rd., Tollygunge Cir. Rd., New Alipur, Taratala, Hide Road.


Bus Number: 76

Bus Route: Esplanade (Babughat) - Diamond Harbour (Petrol Pump)

Stoppages: Chowringhee Rd., Cathedral Rd., Harish Mukherjee Rd., Hazra Road., Judges Court Rd., Alipore Rd., Mominpore, Diamond Harbour Rd., Behala, Sakher Bazar, Amtala, Sirakol, Sarisha.(Some Buses run through Usthi Rd., Buripukur, Bagaria, Sree Chanda, Usthihat, Taldanga, Masahat, Dostipur).


Bus Number: 80

Bus Route: Esplanade - Garia - Bapulibazar

Stoppages: Red Road, D.L. Khan Rd., Alipur, Baker Rd., Hazra Road., then follows Route No.6 upto Garia then Via - Narendrapur, Rajpur, Harinavi, Malancha Bazar, Baruipur, Surjipur, Sarberia, Padmer Hat, Dakshin Barasat, Bohra, Joynagar.


Bus Number: 80A

Bus Route: Esplanade - Garia - Canning

Stoppages: Red Road, D.L. Khan Rd., Alipur, Baker Rd., Hazra Road., then follows Route No.6 upto Garia then Via - Narendrapur, Rajpur, Harinavi, Malancha Bazar, Baruipur, Ramnagar.


Bus Number: 204

Bus Route: Sealdah (Raja Bazar) - Alipur Court

Stoppages: Acharya P.C. Rd., Sealdah flyover, Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Begbagan, Beltala, Sarat Bose Rd., Hazra More, Kalighat, Gopalnagar.


Bus Number: 205

Bus Route: Bansdroni - Babughat

Stoppages: Netaji Subhas Ch.Rd., Deshapran Sasmal Rd., S.P. Mukherjee Rd., Hazra Road., Elgin Rd., Chowringhee Rd., Esplanade, Old Court House Street, B.B.D. Bag.


Bus Number: 208

Bus Route: Kundghat - Babughat

Stoppages: Tollygunge Fari, Hazra Crossing, then by Route No. 205.


Bus Number: 228

Bus Route: Mohamaryatolla - Babughat

Stoppages: Garia, Naktala, Ranikuthi, Tollygunge Fari, Hazra Jn., Alipur Court, Zoo Garden, A.J.C. Bose Rd., Fort William.


Mini buses passing through Hazra More


Bus Number: 112

Bus Route: Naktala - Howrah

Stoppages: Ranikuthi, Hazra, Dharamtalla



Bus Number: 114

Bus Route: Kudghat - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppages: Tollygung, R.B. Ave., Hazra, Harish Mukherjee Rd., Park Street


Bus Number: 116

Bus Route: Lakegarden - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppages: Rash Behari Avenue, Kalighat, Hazra


 Taxi services to reach Hazra Road


Total Distance = 19.036 Km

Estimated Travel Time = 30 minutes

Rs 192            Taxi fare from Howrah station to Hazra road       


Rs 286            Mega Cabs fare from Howrah station to Hazra road


Total Distance = 11.325 Km

Estimated Travel Time = 15 minutes

Rs 115            Taxi fare from sealdah station to Hazra road       


Rs 170            Mega Cabs fare fr

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How to reach College Street-transport services


This article is on transport services to reach College Street.

College Street is an important location in Kolkata. Many famous schools and colleges are situated at College Street. Presidency College, Sanskrit College, Scottish Church College, the Bethune College, the Medical College Kolkata , the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Vidyasagar College, Hare School, Hindu School are situated at College Street. University of Calcutta is also located at College Street and College Square is just opposite to the University of Calcutta. . Famous Indian Coffee House is also at College Street.


The College Street is famous for its bookstores. Many Bengali publication houses are in College Street and there are number of book stalls selling new and old books.


College Street can be reached from anywhere of the city.


State buses passing through College Street


Bus Number: 2

Bus Route: Rabindra Sadan - Paikpara

Stoppages:  Govt. Place East, Old Court House St., Lal Bazar St., B.B. Ganguly St. & College St., Lenin Sarani (On return journey via - Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd.), Nirmal Chandra St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, R.G. Kar Rd., Belgachia Rd., Indra Biswas Rd. and Raja Manindra Road.


Bus Number: L14A

Bus Route: Esplanade - Vidyasagar Samity (Salt Lake)

Stoppages: B.B.D. Bag, Esplanade, Lenin Sarani, (return journey via S.N. Banerjee Rd.), Nirmal Ch. St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Vivekananda Rd., Manicktala Bazar, Manicktala Main Rd., Kankurgachi 3A Stand, Durgapur Bridge Via-No.1 gate, (During office hours runs Via B.B. Ganguly Street).


Bus Number: L14B

Bus Route: Karunamayee Estate (Salt Lake) - Esplanade

Stoppages:  Pumping House, P.N. Bank, Gate No.1, Ultadanga Main Rd., Aurobindo Setu, Grey St., Extension Acharya P.C. Rd., Avedananda Rd., Bidhan Sarani, College St., Nirmal Ch. St., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (return journey Lenin Sarani) (During office hours runs via B.B. Ganguly St., B.B.D. Bag).


Bus Number: 34

Bus Route: Esplanade - Ariadaha (Dakshineswar)

Stoppages:  Lenin Sarani, (return journey S.N. Banerjee Rd.), Nirmal Ch. St., College St., (during office hours in the morning and evening runs through Old Court House St., B.B.D. Bag, B.B.D. Bag, B.B. Ganguly St., College St.), Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, B.T. Rd., Tobin Rd.(return journey Kashinath Dutta Rd.) Gopal Lal Thakur Rd., Alam Bazar, Desh Bandhu Rd., Surja Sen Rd., (On holidays a few Buses run upto Belur Math Via Bally through Vivekananda bridge.).


Private buses passing through College Street


Bus Number: L3C

Bus Route: Bangur - Esplanade

Stoppages:  Jessore Rd., Lake Town, V.I.P. Rd., Ultadanga, Kankurgachi, Phulbagan, Narkeldanga Main Rd., Dr. M.N.Chatterjee Sarani, Rajabazar, Sealdah, M.G. Rd., College St., B.B.Ganguly St., C.R. Avenue (During office hours via B.B.Ganguly St., B.B.D. Bag).


Bus Number: 3D

Bus Route: Bangur - Esplanade

Stoppages:  Shyambazar, Bidhan Sarani, College St., Nirmal Ch. St., S.N. Banerjee Rd., Lenin Sarani, (During office hours runs from B.B.D. Bag, Esplanade, Chowringhee Rd.) Chowringhee Rd., then follows 3B route upto New Alipur then via Diamond Harbour Road.


Bus Number: 13

Bus Route: Parnasree Colony - Sealdah

Stoppages:  Jinjiria Bazar, Taratala Rd., Diamond Harbour Rd., Mominpur, Kidderpore Rd., Esplanade., B.B.D. Bag, B.B. Ganguly St., College Street.


Bus Number: L16

Bus Route: Tangra Housing Estate - Shibpur (Botanical Garden)

Stoppages:  R.N. Chowdhury Rd., Palmer Bazar Rd., Beliaghata Main Rd., Acharyya J.C. Bose Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (return journey Lenin Sarani), Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd., Nirmal Ch. St., College St., M.G. Rd., Howrah Stn., G.T. Rd., (South) & College Rd., (during office hours from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. & afternoon 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. goes via Nirmal Ch. St., Ganesh Ch. Avenue.)


Bus Number: 34B

Bus Route: Esplanade - Dunlop Bridge

Stoppages: Lenin Sarani (return journey S.N. Banerjee Rd.) Nirmal Ch. St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, B.T. Rd., Kashinath Dutta Rd., Gopal Lal Thakur Rd., (when going to Esplanade during office hours in the morning runs via College St., B.B. Ganguly St., B.B.D. Bag.)


Bus Number: 46

Bus Route: Esplanade - Dum Dum Air Port

Stoppages:  Lenin Sarani, (return journey S.N. Banerjee Rd.), Nirmal Ch. St., College St., (during office hours Via-Old Court House St., B.B.D. Bag, Lalbazar, B.B.Ganguly St., College St.), Bidhan Sarani, Vivekananda Rd., Maniktala Main Rd., V.I.P. Rd., Ultadanga, Lake Town, Bangur, Baguiati, Nagendranath Rd., Satgachi, Nager Bazar, Jessore Road.


Bus Number: 78/1

Bus Route: Babughat - Rahara Bazar

Stoppages:  - Lenin Sarani (return journey S.N.Banerjee Rd.), Nirmal Ch. St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, B.T. Rd., Sinthi, Dunlop Bridge, Kamarhati, Panihati, Sodepur Stn., Nilganj Road.


Bus Number: 78C

Bus Route: Esplanade (Babughat) - Belghoria Stn.

Stoppages:  Lenin Sn. (return journey S.N. Banerjee Road), Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd., Nirmal Ch. St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, Hemanta Setu, B.T. Road.


Bus Number: 211/A/1

Bus Route: Rajabazar (Langolpota) - Ahiritola

Stoppages: Baguihati, Lokenath Temple, Ultadanga, C.I.T. Rd., Sealdah, College Street.


Bus Number: 215

Bus Route: Lake Town - Howrah Fire Station

Stoppages: V.I.P. Rd., Dakshindari, Ultadanga, Kankurgachi, Bagmari, Maniktala More, College St., M.G. Rd., Mullick Fatak.


Bus Number: 217

Bus Route: Narayanpur - Babughat

Stoppages: Baguiati, V.I.P. Rd., Sealdah, M.G. Rd., College St., Nirmal Chatterjee St., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (return journey Lenin Sarani), Esplanade.


Bus Number: 240

Bus Route: Jadavpur Thana - Bagbazar

Stoppages: Gariahat, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, C.I.T. Rd., Moulali, Sealdah, M.G. Rd., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar.


Private Mini buses passing through College Street


Bus Number: 136

Bus Route: Bannerjee Hat - Milk Colony

Stoppages: Park St., College Street.


Bus Number: 139

Bus Route: Chetla - Bagbazar

Stoppages: Gopal Nagar, College St., Shyambazar.


Bus Number: 179

Bus Route: Shampa Mirzanagar - Talapark

Stoppages: Dharamtala, College Street


From Howrah railway station one can reach College Street by taxi also. The distance is 12.5 km and approximate taxi fare is Rs. 127.

From Sealdah railway station distance of College Street is 5.35 km and taxi fare is approximately Rs. 56.00

Nearest Metro Stations: Central Metro Station, Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station, Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Girish Park Metro Station

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Information about how to reach Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan


Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan
Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan is on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Bidhannagar, Kolkata. In this article you will get the different routes to reach Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake from Howrah and Sealdah.

Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan - Salt Lake can be reached from any location of Howrah or Kolkata via buses, both private and government and taxi. In this article I have given few routes and bus numbers to reach Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake from Howrah and Sealdah.
Nearest Railway Station:Bidhan Nagar
Nearest Metro Station: Park Street
Nearest Functional Metro Station: Dum Dum
Nearest International Airport:Dum Dum

How to reach Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan via taxi from Howrah station


Distance from Howrah station to Yuva Bharati Krirangan, salt Lake: 14.47 km
Estimated travel time: 23 minutes
Taxi fare from howrah station to saltlake stadium Rs. 147.00
Mega Cabs fare from howrah station to saltlake stadium Rs. 217.00

How to reach Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan via taxi from Sealdah Station

Distance from Sealdah station to Yuva Bharati Krirangan, salt Lake: 5.54 km
Estimated travel time: 11 minutes
Taxi fare from Sealdah station to saltlake stadium Rs. 57.00
Mega Cabs fare from Sealdah station to saltlake stadium Rs. 83.00

 Government buses available between Howrah – Sealdah and Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake

Special S18 - Salt Lake State Bus Depot - Howrah Station
Via :  Rupayan, Karunamayee, Baisakhi, P.N. Bank, E.M. Bypass, Bengal Chemical, Kankurgachi, Manicktala, Vivekananda Rd, Ganesh Talkies, Strand Road.



Bus Number: L38B
Bus Route : Salt Lake Depot - Howrah Stn.
Route Details: Karunamoyee, Sechbhaban, Bikash Bhaban, Purta Bhaban, CRP Camps, Tank No.14, P.N. Bank, Ultadanga then runs on route no.15.


Bus Number: 35C
Bus Route: Salt Lake – Babughat
Route Details: Philips Complex, Mahish Bathan, C.A. Island, Vidyasagar, Labony, Purbachal, Tank No.13, Broadway, KBKC Block, C.I.T. E.M By pass crossing, Joramandir, Sealdah, Bowbazar, B.B.D. Bag, Hare St., Strand Road.

Bus Number: L38B
Bus Route: Salt Lake Depot - Howrah Stn.
Route Details: Karunamoyee, Sechbhaban, Bikash Bhaban, Purta Bhaban, CRP Camps, Tank No.14, P.N. Bank, Ultadanga

Bus Number: L14B
Bus Route: Karunamayee Estate (Salt Lake) – Esplanade
Route Details: Pumping House, P.N. Bank, Gate No.1, Ultadanga Main Rd., Aurobindo Setu, Grey St., Extension Acharya P.C. Rd., Avedananda Rd., Bidhan Sarani, College St., Nirmal Ch. St., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (return journey Lenin Sarani) (During office hours runs via B.B. Ganguly St., B.B.D. Bag).

 Private buses available between Howrah – Sealdah and Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake

Bus Number: 32A
Bus Route: Dakshineswar - Salt Lake Stadium
Route Details: Dunlop, B.T. Road, Shyambazar, Aurobinda Setu, P.N. Bank, Vidyasagar, Labani, Phalguni.

Bus Number: 46B
Bus Route: Babughat - Salt Lake (A.J. Block Sector-II)
Route Details: Esplanade, Moulali, Acharya P.C. Road, Sealdah, Rajabazar, Phulbagan, Kadapara, Subhas Sarobar, Purbachal, Cross Road No.10, Sixth Ave., Block G.P. and G.E., Karunamoyee, Purta Bhawan, Cross Rd. No.6.

Bus Number: 71
Bus Route: Salt Lake - Howrah Maidan
Route Details: Kankurgachi, Maniktala, Sealdah, M.G. Road, via Burrabazar


Bus Number: 215A
Bus Route: Salt Lake (Karunamayee) - Howrah Stn.
Route Details: Ultadanga Stn., Aurobinda Setu, Khanna Cinema, Hatibagan, Aurobinda Sarani, Sovabazar, Posta.

 Mini buses available between Howrah – Sealdah and Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake

Bus Number: 20A
Bus Route: Salt Lake - Bakultala
Route Details: Kankurgachi, Beadon St., Howrah.


Bus Number: 25
Bus Route: Salt Lake - Malipanchghora (Howrah)
Route Details: Sovabazar, Posta.

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How to reach Botanical Garden in Shibpur of Howrah district


This article contains information about the famous Botanical Garden in Shibpur and the different species of trees in the garden. You will get information about the transport services to reach Botanical Garden in Shibpur.

Botanical Garden in Shibpur is situated beside the Hooghly river.  The Botanical Garden covers approximately 110 hectares of area and contains wide range of trees and plants among which many species are rare.


Botanical Garden in Shibpur was founded in 1786 by Colonel Alexander Kyd of the East India Company to maintain the environment condition of the area.  Shibpur and its nearby areas are very much congested and moreover different factories in the area causes pollution problem in the area.  Botanical Garden in Shibpur is considered as the lung of Howrah.  Presently Botanical Garden contains rare species of trees and few of those trees are:


  mahogany trees

  Cuban Palms

  mango trees

  tamarind trees

  banyan trees

  coconut trees

  multicolored bamboo trees

  mad tree

  branching palms trees

  orchids

  and variety of aquatic plants, including the rare Victoria Amazonica and various kinds of cacti.


The 250 year-old banyan tree, known as Ficus Bengalhensis is the main tourist attraction feature in Botanical Garden. Botanical Garden is a major picnic spot also and during winter many tourists come to Botanical Garden, Shibpur.


 How to reach Botanical Garden


There are many private buses including mini buses are available to reach Botanical Garden. In Howrah and Kolkata, the area is most popular as B.Garden. Howrah to B.Garden bus will be the best as the terminal stoppage of the bus is at the main gate of Botanical Garden.


Distance between Howrah station and Botanical Garden is 19 Km and taxi fare from Howrah station to Botanical Garden is Rs. 218



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How to reach Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata-transport services


In this article you will find the transport services available to reach Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata.

Address of Missionaries of Charity is given below:


54 AJC Bose Road

Circus Avenue

Kolkata - 700017

Near Constansia Building

Phone: 033-22497115


AJC Bose road is well connected with other parts of Kolkata. From Howrah and Sealdah there are many government and private buses which are plying through the location. The government buses plying through AJC Bose Road are given below:


Bus Number: L1

Bus Route: Ramlal Bazar (Haltu) - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppage at: Garfa Rd., Haltu Main Rd., Kasba Main Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Sarat Bose Rd., Hazra Rd., Harish Mukherjee Rd., Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringee Rd., Esplanade.


Bus Number: 2/1

Bus Route: Ballygunge Station. - Esplanade

Stoppage at: Ekdalia Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Sarat Bose Rd., A.J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringhee (B.B.D. Bag).


Bus Number: 8

Bus Route: Ramlal Bazar - Howrah Station

Stoppage at: Kasba Rd., Rash Behari Avenue, Gariahat Rd., Hazra Rd., Sarat Bose Rd., Acharya J.C. Bose Road., Elliot Rd., Royd St., Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd. (return journey Lenin Sarani) Esplanade, B.B.D. Bag, Koilaghata St., Strand Road


Bus Number: L9

Bus Route: Golpark - Bagbazar

Stoppage at: Southern Ave., Sarat Bose Rd., A.J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringhee Rd., Esplanade, C.R. Ave., Two Buses leave Lake depot at 9 A.M. & 9-20 A.M.


Bus Number: 10

Bus Route: Ballygunge Stn. - Howrah Station

Stoppage at: Rash Behari Avenue, Gariahat Rd., Syed Amir Ali Ave., Suhrwardy Ave., Dr. Sundari Mohan Ave., Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Sealdah Fly Over, Mahatma Gandhi Road.


Bus Number: 15A

Bus Route: Chetla - B.B.D. Bag


Bus Number: 33A

Bus Route: Paikpara - Park Circus Maidan

Stoppage at: Raja Manindra Rd., Belgachia Rd., R.G. Kar Rd., Shyambazar, A.P.C. Rd., Sealdah, A.J.C. Bose Rd., Dr.Sundari Mohan Avenue.


Some of the private buses plying through AJC Bose Road are as follows:


Bus Number: 18B

Bus Route: Sarsuna - Sealdah

Stoppage at: Rai Bahadur Rd., New Alipur Govinda Auddy Rd., (Rasoi Co.), Chetla Central Rd., Burdwan Rd., S.C. Bose Rd., A.J.C. Bose Road.


Bus Number: 34B/1

Bus Route: Texmaco - Esplanade

Stoppage at: B.T. Rd., A.P.C. Rd., Sealdah, Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (returns via Lenin Sarani).


Bus Number: 41

Bus Route: Regent Estate - Esplanade (Babughat)

Stoppage at: Bagha Jatin Bazar, Raja Subodh Mallick Rd., Jadavpur, Dhakuria, Gariahat, Syed Amir Ali Ave., Circus Ave., Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringhee Rd., Esplanade, Old Court House Street, B.B.D. Bag.


Bus Number: 41/1

Bus Route: Gachtala - B.B.D. Bag

Stoppage at: Netaji Nagar, Gandhi Colony, Bijoygar, Regent Estate, Bagha Jatin Bazar, Raja Subodh Mullick Rd., Jadavpur, Dhakuria, Gariahat Rd., Promothes Barua Sn., A.J.C. Bose Rd., Chowringhee Rd


Bus Number: 206

Bus Route: Santoshpur - Salt Lake A.J. Block Tank No.7

Stoppage at: Santoshpur Rd., Jadavpur Stn. Rd., Raja Subodh Mallick Rd., Gariahat Rd., Promotesh Barua Sarani, Acharya J.C. Bose Rd., Jawharlal Nehru Rd., Lenin Sarani, (return journey S.N. Banerjee Rd.), Moulali, Sealdah, Rajabazar, Phulbagan, C.I.T. Rd., P.N. Bank Cross Rd., No.2 Second Ave., Hospital, Police Stn., Purta Bhawan, Baishali.


Bus Number: 228

Bus Route: Mohamaryatolla - Babughat

Stoppage at: Garia, Naktala, Ranikuthi, Tollygunge Fari, Hazra Jn., Alipur Court, Zoo Garden, A.J.C. Bose Rd., Fort William.


Bus Number: 235

Bus Route: Amtala - Salt Lake

Stoppage at: D.H. Rd., Kidderpore, Rabindra Sadan, A.J.C. Bose Rd., Moulali, Sealdah, Rajabazar, Narkeldanga Main Rd., Subhas Sarobar, Salt Lake Stadium.


Bus Number: 239

Bus Route: Chingrihata - Babughat

Stoppage at: Beleghata Main Rd., A.J.C. Bose Rd., S.N. Banerjee Rd., (return journey Lenin Sarani), Esplanade.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

How to reach Kalyaneshwari temple in Asansol


Kalyaneshwari is famous for the Kalyaneshwari temple and Maithon Dam of Damodar Valley Corporation. This article is on how to reach Kalyaneshwari.


To reach Kalyaneshwar , one has to reach Asansol first. Visit the page How to reach Asansol to get an idea about the transport services of Asansol. From Asansol bus services are available, mainly private buses to reach Kalyaneshwari temple. Bus service is not so frequent, so it is better to book taxi or auto from Asansol to reach Kalyaneshwari temple.


Read: Train Services between Barddhaman and Asansol


For tourists it is better to leave Kalyaneshwari or Maithon dam before evening as transport services after evening is not adequate.

Kalyaneshwari temple is a 500-year old Shakti worship. Rumour is that human lives were sacrificed here to satisfy the Goddess Kalyaneshwari in the ancient times. The devotees believe that Goddess Kalyaneshwari  fulfills the prayers of devotees. Newly married couples from different places are found in the temple seeking blessings of Goddess Kalyaneshwari.

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How to reach Asansol – different transport services


Asansol is one of the most important industrial cities of West Bengal. Asansol is famous for Steel factory, wagon factory and coal mines. This article is on how to reach Asansol from different parts of the state.


Asansol, being an important city in West Bengal, is well connected with other parts of the state through all types of transport services.


 How to reach Asansol By Air



The nearest international airport is situated near the city is in Kolkata and two domestic airports are situated near Asansol.  Asansol itself has no airport although in near future there is a plan of airport in Asansol.

The airports near Asansol are as follows:


Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur (IXW)

Distance from Asansol: 132 km.


Bisra Munda Airport, Ranchi (IXR)

Distance from Asansol: 189 km.


Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl Airport, Kolkata (CCU)

Distance from Asansol: 199 km.


 How to reach Asansol By Train



Many mail and express trains are passing through Asansol stations and local train services from Bardhaman to Asansol / Purulia are passing through Asansol railway stations.


Few of the trains passing through Asansol are

Black Diamond Express

Coalfield Express

Intercity Express

Vidhan Express

In a word, all the express and mail trains passing through Durgapur are passing through Asansol and have stoppage at Asansol.



 How to reach Asansol By Bus



Government buses, private and Volvo buses are plying frequently between Kolkata – Asansol, Asansol – Ranchi and Asansol - Chittaranjan. Asansol is on NH-2 and the road being wide, bus journey is not a problem.


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