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Howrah (district), India
Garchumuk (গড়চুমুক Goṛchumuk) is a popular picnic spot in Howrah, at the confluence of Damodar and Hooghly rivers.
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Features a floating restaurant, a banquet hall, an indoor gaming zone and a playground for kids. It also has an infinity pool overlooking the Damodar River, a water park and shikara rides.
By bus
Garchumuk is served by two Kolkata bus routes:
By train
Local trains are available from Howrah to Uluberia. There are buses and three-wheelers from Uluberia to Garchumuk.
By car
From Kolkata, drive down NH 16 up to Uluberia and take Shyampur Road. Garchumuk is across the Damodar River.
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