Garchumuk - Gadiara - Mahishadal Tour

Itinerary at a Glance

Date	Day	Activity
April 3, 2026	Friday	Early morning travel to Garchumuk → Stay overnight at WBPDC Eco Resort
April 4, 2026	Saturday	Drive to Gadiara → Ferry to Geonkhali → Visit Mahishadal → Return to Kolkata by night

Day 1: April 3, 2026 (Friday)

• Early Morning Drive: Depart Kolkata by 5-6 AM via NH16 and Uluberia-Shyampur Road. Arrive Garchumuk by 7:30-8 AM. 

• Check-in at WBFDC resort (4 luxury AC rooms with river views, homemade meals).

 Morning Exploration: 

• Visit nearby 58 Gate Bridge (Damodar barrage), Deer Park, and 

• Ramakrishna Ashram—short walks or drive (5-10 km loop).

• Afternoon Relaxation: Spot Gangetic dolphins from resort, enjoy high-tide waves, kids' playground, or boat ride on Hooghly. Lunch/dinner at resort.

• Evening: Sunset views, lounge by river. Overnight stay.

Day 2: April 4, 2026 (Saturday)

• Morning to Gadiara: Drive 17-23 km (25-30 min) post-breakfast - village walks, brick kilns, or van rides.

Gadiara Highlights:

• Confluence of three rivers – Hooghly, Rupnarayan, and Damodar meet here (you can see three differently coloured streams!)

• Clive's Fort Mornington – historic fort built by Robert Clive (mostly in ruins now due to erosion, but worth a visit for history enthusiasts)

• Old Lighthouse

• Scenic riverbank with large trees for shade

• Ferry to Geonkhali: 15-20 min launch ride (₹20-50/person, frequent till 6 PM). Relax at riverside park or Triveni Sangam.

#   There is a regular ferry service between Gadiara and Geonkhali. The journey is short and scenic.

Geonkhali Highlights:

• Confluence viewpoint – similar to Gadiara, offers breathtaking river views

• Forest Department Amusement Park – a small park by the riverside

• Triveni Sangam – accommodation run by Haldia Development Authority (if you ever want to stay overnight here)

• To Mahishadal: Auto/taxi 5 km (30-40 min) to Mahishadal Rajbari—historic palace with temples, hunting artifacts (open mornings; ₹50 entry).

Mahishadal Highlights (just 5 km from Geonkhali):

• Mahishadal Rajbari – a 16th-century old palace and an 18th-century new palace

• Gopalji Temple – dedicated to Lord Krishna, built by Rani Janaki Devi in 1778

• Ramjew Temple – also built by Rani Janaki Devi, with a main temple 90 feet tall

• Durga Bari and other historic structures

• Adjoining Spot: From Geonkhali/Mahishadal, add Nandakumar (12 km) for quick temple/river views if time allows—fits as return extension.

• Return: Ferry back to Gadiara (by 4 PM), drive to Kolkata (80 km, 2 hrs). Arrive evening/night (target 7-8 PM).

• Back to Kolkata

Nearby Places You Can Add (If Time Permits)

Place	Distance from Gadiara/Geonkhali	Highlights
Nurpur	Short ferry ride from Geonkhali	Another ferry point with connections to Raichak and Diamond Harbour
Raichak	By ferry from Geonkhali	Riverside resort town with the famous Raichak on Ganges property
Diamond Harbour	By ferry from Geonkhali	Confluence of Hooghly River and the Bay of Bengal; historic fort
Tamluk (ancient Tamralipta)	About 30–40 km from Mahishadal	Ancient port city with archaeological significance
Bargabheema Temple	Near Mahishadal	Ancient temple

Tips

Total driving: ~250 km round-trip. Fuel ₹2,500; tolls ₹200. 


Ferry timings: Gadiara-Geonkali 7 AM-6 PM; confirm on-site.


Book resort via wbfdc.net. 

Carry cash, insect repellent (April heat/humidity). 

Dolphin spotting best at confluence.

Helpful Contacts

For Roomanjari Tourism Property (WBTDC) at Gadiara (if you ever want to stay there instead):

• West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

• Address: DG Block, Sector-II, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091

• Phone: (033) 2358 5189

• Email: mdwbtdc@gmail.com, dgmrwbtdc@gmail.com

For Triveni Sangam (Haldia Development Authority property in Geonkhali):

• Phone: +91 3224 255929, +91 3224 255930