Industrial Port City in West Bengal, India
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Haldia is an industrial city in the South Rarh region of Purba Medinipur, near the confluence of the Hooghly River and the Haldi River. It is home to the Haldia Dock Complex, which is a part of the Kolkata Port Trust. The Haldia Refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was commissioned in 1975 and many industries cropped up in Haldia since then.
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Commissioned in 1977, the Haldia Dock Complex acts as an alternative to the Port of Kolkata. The port is used mainly for cargo ships.
Northwest frontier cuisine
Bar with music. Good place with soothing ambience.
Good crowd in the bar with high class officers and businessmen frequenting the place. There is a protocol and dress code for this place so no non-sense is allowed here.
Set on 10 acres of tranquil land, amidst lush green surroundings, is a retreat with centrally air-conditioned superior deluxe rooms and suites. The Victorian architecture, spacious interiors, enchanting artefacts and tasteful furnishings spell discreet elegance, creating an atmosphere so relaxing that you can sink into it.
This is a luxury lodge, hotel, and restaurant with centrally air-conditioned superior deluxe rooms and suites.
Benfish Tourism
Located on an island in the Haldi river at Nayachar (Meendwip), connected with Haldia by ferry service. Natural beauty of the place attracts tourists.
The city is spread out widely across industrial sectors and township quarters.
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