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Village in West Bengal, India
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Gadiara Fort
In the 18th century, the British built a fort at this place to guard the entrance by the river against river pirates. However, the fort is now in ruins and is visible at low tides.
Rupnarayan Tourist Lodge
AC and non-AC rooms are available. Sheds and open ground for picnics available. Bookings can also be done from Tourism Centre in Kolkata.
By bus
Gadiara is served by two Kolkata bus routes:
By train
Local trains are available from Howrah to Bagnan. There are buses and three-wheelers from Bagnan to Gadiara via Shyampur.
By car
From Kolkata, drive down NH 16 up to Bagnan (46 km) and turn left to Shivpur (33 km). The picnic spot is 1 km beyond Shivpur.
By ferry
People who want to visit via Diamond Harbour can go there by ferry from Raichak, which is available from 5PM to 5.30PM.
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