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Raichak (রায়চক Rāẏcak) is a riverside town in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It is known for its calm natural beauty, riverside strolling and boating on the Hooghly River. The town is mainly populated by weekend visitors seeking getaway from bustling life in Kolkata.
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Ganga Kutir
The facilities include: Bengali specialty restaurant, a multipurpose hall with party terrace, lounge and bar. Dishes include bhapa Ilish, tel koi, chital macher muitha, mochar ghanta, sukto, several bhajas et al; others enjoy authentic Bengal cuisine - vegetarian and non vegetarian.
An old British fort with Anglo-Indian architecture converted into a tourist lodge. The hotel caters both to hotel guests and outside clientele.
Riverfront resort and spa.
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 to Sarisha. Then turn right and travel for about 5 km.
By ferry
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.
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Kolkata · International · CCU
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