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Kolkata Luxury Ferry
Country : India
Type : Making News
The first Kolkata luxury "water bus" ferry service on the Hoogly river from Chandannagar to Kolkata, Millennium Park was launched on 02 July 2020 by the West Bengal Transport Department. It connects Chandannagar the former French colony located on the western bank of the river to Kolkata the cultural center of West Bengal.
The daily service runs twice a day; once from Chandannagar at 8 am to reach Millennium Park by 9:45am making the journey less than 2hours. The return ferry service leaves Millennium Park at 4 pm and to reach Chandannagar at 5:45 pm. The one way fare is approx US$ 4 per person, depending on the destination and makes stops at Sheoraphuli and Barrackpore. The ferry service which can seat 157 people is fully air-conditioned and has four washrooms.
It will be a great way to explore the Hoogly river and its water front towns of the colonial era. Recommended to travel one way using the service to explore Chandannagar, either to spend a night or a day visit.
Visit the many heritage and cultural sites of Calcutta now Kolkata to experience a city that has not changed its distinctive flavour and enchanting ambience. The destination is for those who enjoy the real heart of India!
Book a tour to Calcutta "City of Joy" as described in the acclaimed novel by the famous author Dominique Lapierre.
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