What are your plans for this weekend? Are you going to a movie, shopping or on a date? Come on, you may do all these any time or on any weekend. With no new big banners movies releasing this week, I would rather settle for something else. I would have preferred to go out for shopping, but then again it’s a tiring business altogether hopping from one shop to another. A good alternative would be to finally settle for an outing. At least, this would rejuvenate you and would supply some fresh oxygen to your heart.
This week we are writing about Naupala for it’s a wonderful place for a picnic. It’s not that far away from the Kolkata metropolis and within an hour and a half, you could be at a place that pacifies your inner being. Take your friends and family along with you as well to make out the most of the holiday.
Attractions
Naupala comfortably rests on the lap of the Rupnarayan River at the Bagnan, Howrah. Kolaghat is another excellent place for picnic situated at the adjacent side. The PWD Bungalow is at the riverbank of the Naupala. Besides, there is a water body at the center of the bungalow as well. The bungalow is also popular as the Kalsapa Bungalow in the neighborhoods. The wide green outstretches beside the bungalow is an ideal place to put the mats for a wonderful day’s outing. While at one side the Rajpur Channel water mixes with the river waters the Swiss Gate stands on the other side. The area between these two is the precise location of the picnic spot.
If required everything beginning from a tap, water to the bathroom would be available from the Bungalow. However, for an entry, a minimal fee needs to be paid. The fee would depend on the size or volume of the picnic group. Cooks, decorators, oven, and utensils are available here as well. However, you need to pay some extra money to avail these services.
You may carry all the necessary raw materials for the picnic or purchase those from the small market at Phuleswar. Alternatively, you may purchase those from the Kalsapa Bazar located near the picnic spot.
To get there
Local trains like Mecheda, Panskkura, Kharagpur, Midnapore, etc., are available from the Howrah South East Railway Section. All these trains halt for a few seconds at the Phuleswar Station. It’s important to mention here that the distance between Howrah Station and Phuleswar Station is 29.7 kilometers and it takes around forty-eight minutes to cover the same by a local train. The picnic spot is not too far from the Station. One may cover the few minutes of the remaining journey on foot or board a rickshaw from the station.