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Town in West Bengal, India
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Taki (টাকি Ṭāki) is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A border town on the Ichhamati River, Taki is a scenic spot with beautiful views of the river.
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This is the ancestral house of former Army General Shankar Roychowdhury. There are Natmandir, old temples in the premises.
Nalkup
This looks more like a tower than a tube well (Bengali: নলকূপ; nalkūp). It is in dilapidated condition. A marble plaque on the structure mentions that it was built by Swarnatalata Basu in 1932 in memory of her husband Upendra Nath Basu (1873–1892). (Note: The dates in the plaque were according to the Bengali calendar).
Golpataban
Walking trails under the canopy of Golpata trees. The trails lead to the river where there are views of Bangladesh. It is recommended to bring a photo ID as you may be requested to present it before being allowed to enter.
Taki Municipal Guest House
Guest house run by Taki Municipality. There is a garden area outside with a play area for children.
Private and dorm rooms in a guest house across the street from the river. Rooms have air conditioning and there is parking and a restaurant.
By bus
Kolkata bus route #252 runs from Esplanade in Kolkata to nearby Hasnabad, travelling via Barasat and Basirhat past Taki to Hasnabad.
By train
Taki is part of the Hasnabad section of the Kolkata Suburban Railway, connecting to Sealdah railway station via Barasat. Trip time is about 2 hours and there are several departures daily.
Rickshaws can be hired for getting around. Taki Ghat is the main dock with boats for travelling the river.
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