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Enjoying your weekends at Raichak located just 50 Km/ 35 mile and 90
minutes by road from Calcutta on the banks of the Hooghly River near Diamond Harbour. It
is 70 Km/ 45 mile from Dum Dum International Airport. 6 Km from Export Zone at Falta. 20
Minutes across the river from Haldia. |
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| Raichak is fast becoming an ideal destination for Calcuttans looking for a
short break from the city grind. It is a popular destination for companies wanting
residential programmes for its executives and for long board meetings. It is also becoming
popular among older people who want to take a short break without having to undertake an
arduous journey. |
Weather:
Summer: April to Mid June-Max. 40 deg. C Min. 30 deg. C
Monsoon-Mid June to Mid September
Winter-October to March-Max. 27 deg. C Min. 10 deg. C |
What
to see and feel at Raichak:
Scenic Beauty and Raichak fort a British fort guarding the river approach against
pirates, it mixes modern architecture with 18th century Anglo-Indian style.
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History:
Circa 1783. General Watson is dispatched to Fort Raichak with wife Mary, daughter Caroline
and sixty-five soldiers. Is it destiny? The gods smile. Somewhere deep inside a storm
begins to rage. Memories of the past are still alive here, amidst the breathtaking
environs.
Sailboats drift along serene waters… while the resurrected Fort Raichak lives on to
tell another glorious story.
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Today’s
story:
The Fort Raichak converted in to FFort a Radission Resort is a delightful getaway along
the waters of the Hoogly. The Echoes of history with modern creature comforts make it an
ideal family gateway or a business getaway.
A host of rather unusual activities take you through the day. Teach your kid to fly a
kite. Sneak your wife off to the moat for a boat ride. There is fun and discovery at every
step.
Listen and the ancient walls will whisper the tale. Long gone, but not forgotten.
As the sun goes down, the place to be is the sunset terrace. According to folklore, the
sight of a glorious sunset on the river from The Fort will the convert the most unromantic
of us all. Find out for yourself.
Resorts for your weekends: |
- Shyamolina Riverside Weekend Retreat.
- Radisson Fort.
- Magna Charta Club runs by Paes En Sport
for leisure and pleasure.
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