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Another place very near to Kolkata, a town on the bank of Ichamati River (ইছামতি নদী) in the district of North 24 pgs. This is the international border between India and Bangladesh. The shores of Bangladesh are visible on the other side of the river. 

It is exactly 68 K.M from Kolkata Science City and takes about 1 and half hours if one takes the new road via Bantala – Ghatakpur. The driving was a real pleasure and the sight offers a panoramic view.  The place is an ideal option for a brief stay from the din and dazzle of city life. Time flies away simply sitting on the riverbed and observing the captivating sight of ever changing mood and colour of the river.

We paid a visit to the place on the day of “Maha Saptami” and put up at Suhashini Guest House. It was a good experience staying at Suhashini. The quality of the food was also very much home like and we had a lip-smacking menu for lunch comprising of :

Plain Rice
Mooger Daal
Beguni
Alu Posto
Parshe Mach Bhaja
Sorshe Ilish
Kochi Pathar Jhol
Chutney
 

The  worth visiting places in the vicinity are the old palace of the zamindars, “Ma Siddheswari Kali” Temple, Taki Ramkrishna Mission, Jora Mandir (Temple), Nandadulal Temple etc. 












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