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Kolkata Luxury Ferry
Country : India
Type : Making News
The first Kolkata former Calcutta luxury "water bus" ferry service on the Hoogly river from Chandannagar to Kolkata, Millennium Park is available to showcase the cultural city's water heritage sites. It was launched on 02 July 2020 by the West Bengal Transport Department and 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 is 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 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!
A retrace to the Colonial past of this city is also an air conditioned Heritage Tourist trams of Kolkata meandering through iconic streets filled with charming remnants of this era. Kolkata has India’s only tram network, and riders get to know about its history on this two-to-three-hour tour. A number of landmarks will be visited; including the Maidan and the Victoria Memorial, there are opportunities to get down to further explore others, such as the South Park Cemetery and Mother Teresa's Home.
Book a tour to Calcutta "City of Joy" as described in the acclaimed novel by the famous author Dominique Lapierre.
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