Garchumuk in Howrah District

Garchumuk is situated in the Howrah district at the meeting point of the 2 rivers- Damodar and Hoogly (or the Ganges).

It is an ideal weekend getaway which is becoming more and more popular with each passing day. Garchumuk offers the magnificent view of the Ganges River which augments the picturesque beauty of the site.

This is a perfect spot for picnic and its natural grandeur enhances its importance among the tourists.

Ferry riding facilities are also available here on the Hooghly River. There are also a few regions which one can discover by traveling in groups.

The following are the places which are a must-see for the tourists who come to visit Garchumuk:

• Deer Park- It attracts a plethora of wildlife lovers.
  Apart from deer tourists can also see peacocks and a porcupine which are a visual delight especially for the kids.
  Entry fees of Deer Park, Garchumuk: Rs 3 per individual.
  

• Atanna Gate or The 58 No. Gate- Here one can see 58 lock Gates.
  This widespread barrage attracts a lot of tourists every year.
  Entry fees of the 58 No. Gate, Garchumuk: Rs 3 per person.
  Timings: 7 AM to 6.30 PM.
  
  

• Tourists can view irrigation canals which link the 2 rivers – Hooghly and Damodar.
  
  
• Gadiara- Another picturesque picnic spot which is located 22 kilometers away from Garchumuk.
  
  
• Apart from all these the awe-inspiring view of Ganges and its environs enthrall the tourists.
  
  

The Howrah Zilla Parishad operates 2 bungalows which provide lodging to the tourists.

The latest bungalow is situated in close proximity to the convergence of Ganges and Damodar. Hence the room booking charges for this bungalow is much higher as compared to the old bungalow. The prices for room rents in these bungalows start from Rs 150 and go high up to Rs 500 depending upon the room quality and facilities offered. Thus, the room rent charges are quite reasonable; however one should also know beforehand that the Howrah Zilla Parishad bungalows do not offer AC rooms.

Inside the bungalow there is also a beautiful park where people can enjoy picnics. For picnics the entry fee per person is Rs 3 and for car parking it is Rs 150. The park opens at 7 AM and closes at 6.30 PM so one must reach here between these timings if they are planning to have a picnic at this picturesque place.

Address:
Howrah Zilla Parishad, 10
Biplabi Harendranath Ghosh Sarani
Second Floor, Howrah, Pin code: 711101
Phone number: 033- 2638 4633 and 033- 2638 4634

The distance between Howrah and Garchumuk is 52 Km. Travelers can take a train from Howrah and get down at Uluberia. It will hardly take 45 minutes. Thereafter, one can take a bus, jeep, trekker or ambassador car to reach Garchumuk. One can also drive a car along the Mumbai road to reach Uluberia. After that from Uluberia one can arrive at Garchumuk by driving on the local road.