re: Weekend Rides Around Kolkata

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Re: Weekend Rides Around Kolkata

krishna77 That is a good initiative, it will be beneficial for bengalis like me (Brought up in North India). I am keenly waiting for your Taki-Hasnabad travelogue though.

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Thanks for approving the thread.

Here it goes.
Taki-Hasnabad is a one of the most prominent places in North 24 parganas. Apart from being the location of important administrative departments, this place is also a popular tourist destination. Thousands flock the banks of Ichhamati river in Taki during 'picnic season' and during the immersion of Goddess Durga. The distance between Taki and Hasnabad is a mere 2 km.s. Both are border towns with Hasnabad also being the terminal station of Sealdah-Hasnabad railway link. One can easily call Hasnabad the 'Gateway to the Sunderbans' as after crossing the river in Hasnabad, you can reach up to Hemnagar in Sunderbans. But that's a different story.
You can find the detailed description of the same in the link provided in my signature. This area is well connected by Taki road which in turn extends up to Hasnabad ferry ghat.
The popular route is via Dum Dum Airport-Barasat-Taki. Once you reach Taki more in Barasat, you need to take a right turn to Taki road and you are good to go. The first 10-12 km.s are very densely populated. After that, traffic is comparatively less. But, one has to be very careful as this is a two-lane state highway and being on the wrong lane is a more common practice here than being on the right lane.
Overall the road condition is good barring a few potholes here and there. And there are a few high road bumps within the first 5 km. of Taki road which might catch you under-prepared.
Once you reach Taki, park your bike near the riverside(the riverside is a good 1.5 km. from the Taki road). you can take a boat-ride on the river Ichhamati. The other side of the river is Bangladesh. While on the boat, the dilapidated state of the erstwhile Rajbari(royal palace) can be seen.
Some photos now. Keeping it short and simple. Pics were mostly taken on a chilly morning!

This one is taken from the other side of the river at Hasnabad.


Taki Road


Rajbari


Foggy morning

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Nice initiative Barun da
Please post more of these short trips.

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Thanks.
Will post some more details this weekend.

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Route Map :


Apart from the Taki road via Barasat. One can also take the the Minakhan route via Basanti highway. In fact for anyone from south Kolkata/south Howrah, this route would be better.
Another option is via Rajarhat-Haroa.

Some important phone numbers :
Barasat PS 033-2552-3543
Rajarhat PS 033-2573-3289
Deganga PS 03216 - 242235
Basirhat PS 03217 - 268334
Haroa PS 03217 - 248226
Minakhan PS 03217 - 260104
Hasnabad PS 03217 - 234480
Traffic Inspector 033-2542-7984
S.P. (North) 24-Prgs 033-2542-3055
Women PS 033-2584-6628

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[MENTION=57323]krishna77[/MENTION]
Bro, do you know if renting a motorbike is available around cal? Like an enfield or ninja 650, any details would be much appreciated...

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Unfortunately there are almost no such shops here. Still give me some time so that I can try to find out. We have a G2G on 8th March. I'll ask other members whether they know about any such rental services or not.

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[MENTION=57323]krishna77[/MENTION]

Thanks in advance...

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there is something about WB that no other state has. some ancient mystical charm that beckons you.

the longer i stay outside, the more i realise this, and the more i fall in love with WB. :')

makes me want to go back more and more.

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@CH03l7263 .. Bro I have searched and enquired extensively for motorbike rental services here. But, could not find any. Seems this area has a serious business proposition in Kolkata.
But, if I ever come across any, you'll be the first person to know that!

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Posting on this thread after a long time.
Went to the Kalyani Bridge(on the Ganges) this weekend. Route was via Jessor Road-Madhyamgram-Kalyani Expressway. Distance approx 47 kms. People coming from the west(BT road) can get to the Kalyani Expressway from Belgharia/Sodepore/Barrackpore.
Not much to be seen but still a good weekend ride. Road is comparatively narrow but mostly smooth with a few potholes in between. A number of fisheries line the road.
Road is busy till Barrackpore - after that the traffic becomes a little light. The view from the bridge is awesome. And with open fields and swamps around the place,
air is pretty cool! Caught up with rain while returning - but the experience was awesome. Only stopped while the downpour got too heavy. Recommended for a short 3-4 hour ride.


Fishermen on the way


En route


On the bridge


View of the Ganges


On the way


Swamps can be seen frequently


Fishermen on the river


A tiny island


Rain Gods are interested


At last, the rain caught up with me


And the route

Re: Weekend Rides Around Kolkata

Well shared.

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Thanks a lot!