Ferry me please!
Down the river Ganga we float on a ferry boat.
Destination Babughat.
Place of departure, Howrah.
Fare, Rs. 3/-
Time taken - 10 mins including waiting time
Sounds unreal?? Yeah it is I totally agree, but thank heavens it is Kolkata after all and inspite of all madness some facilities just blows you off in this old old city. On a humid day as the day we ventured on the ride it was amazingly refreshing bringing smiles to all our faces. There were young and old, lovers and strangers, families and friends, regular commuters and Sunday merry makers, they all had one exhilerating ride on one of the most sacred rivers for millions of it's populace. But the river does not want to know which religion you follow but embraces anyone who ventures it's floatsome haven. All are welcome no matter who you are.
Saw both the Port Trust catamarans anchored near the brand new Millenium Park. Heard this is a new land mark by the river. Wonder which millenium it was celebrating through! Anyway, such a pity that the Port Trust cannot run the catamarans to Haldia on regular basis, apprently it is not profitable, it would have been fun to take the ride. I had taken a voyage long time ago some 20 years ago, would've loved to jog my memory. Alas, not so soon. May be some time in the future it will be a possibility though. I so wish! I had clicked some pics but due to some technical glitches it cannot be uploaded, better luck next time folks.
Destination Babughat.
Place of departure, Howrah.
Fare, Rs. 3/-
Time taken - 10 mins including waiting time
Sounds unreal?? Yeah it is I totally agree, but thank heavens it is Kolkata after all and inspite of all madness some facilities just blows you off in this old old city. On a humid day as the day we ventured on the ride it was amazingly refreshing bringing smiles to all our faces. There were young and old, lovers and strangers, families and friends, regular commuters and Sunday merry makers, they all had one exhilerating ride on one of the most sacred rivers for millions of it's populace. But the river does not want to know which religion you follow but embraces anyone who ventures it's floatsome haven. All are welcome no matter who you are.
Saw both the Port Trust catamarans anchored near the brand new Millenium Park. Heard this is a new land mark by the river. Wonder which millenium it was celebrating through! Anyway, such a pity that the Port Trust cannot run the catamarans to Haldia on regular basis, apprently it is not profitable, it would have been fun to take the ride. I had taken a voyage long time ago some 20 years ago, would've loved to jog my memory. Alas, not so soon. May be some time in the future it will be a possibility though. I so wish! I had clicked some pics but due to some technical glitches it cannot be uploaded, better luck next time folks.
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By the way, i got a sudden doubt while reading your post.Do you know swimming?
Hmm waiting for your next blog (along with pictures this time :P)
Auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, bus, taxi, metro, local train and the infamous "van" (pronounced bhen). Missed the ferry though.
@ WH:Must take the ferry and the boat ride on Ganges next time. Would also recommend a tram round around Maidan in the early mornings.