Raychak

Understand

The town is surrounded by verdant trees and offers views of the river with rows of country boats sailing by. It makes a perfect escape from the city grind of nearby Kolkata. A beautiful 18th-century fort is testimony to the history. Built in the Anglo-Indian style, the British fort has been converted into a 5-star resort.

Getting there

Raichak is about 50 km (31 mi) south of Kolkata.

By bus Take an ordinary or AC bus from Esplanade to Raichak.

By train Diamond Harbour is the nearest station to Raichak.

By car Take the National Highway 12 (NH 12), also known as Diamond Harbour Road, and travel for about 35 km (22 mi) to Sarisha. Then turn right and travel for about 5 km (3.1 mi).

By ferry 1 Noorpur Ferry Terminal. Ferry services to Gadiara and Geonkhali. (updated Oct 2022) 2 Raichak Ferry Terminal. Ferry services to Geonkhali and Kukrahati. (updated Oct 2022)

Getting around

Cycle rickshaws and toto rickshaws are main vehicles used to get around the town. You can also get around most of the town on foot.

Sleep

1 The Ffort Raichak, ☏ +91 3174 275-444, +91 86384 57266, fax: +91 3174 275-456. An old British fort with Anglo-Indian architecture converted into a tourist lodge. The hotel caters both to hotel guests and outside clientele. Rooms ₹4,500-₹12,500. (updated Jan 2025) 2 Ganga Kutir Residency, ☏ +91 3174 275632 (Resort), +91 33 4040 4040 (Reservations). Riverfront resort and spa. ₹6,720. (updated Jan 2025) 3 Meghbrishti Bari, ☏ +91 98198 23680. (updated Jan 2025) 4 Shyamolima. (updated Jan 2025)

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Diamond Harbour Gadiara Geonkhali Sarisha