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Dine On A Boat In Kolkata On River Hoogly With Stunning Views Of Howrah Bridge

In a first, a mesmerising shikara dining experience has been launched on the mighty Hoogly river in Kolkata. India’s first floating hotel, Polo Floatel has come up with this epic experience, which will allow guests to relish their meals while enjoying a one-hour boat ride on the river. While getting stroked by the cool river breeze, they can immerse in the vibe of the city with the Howrah Bridge on one side and the Vidhyasagar Setu on the other. The boat will have a rustic picnic basket comprising delectable snacks, beverages and desserts.

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Have Snacks On The Boat With Stunning Views Of The Howrah Bridge

Natives of Kolkata often call the shikara ride a ‘nouka ride’. ‘Nouka’ is a Bengali word that stands for boat. The nouka ride by Polo Floatel begins as early as 6:45 AM. Along with the picnic basket, the ride also provides guests with Bluetooth speakers and a polaroid picture. Polo Floatel ( earlier Floatel) is one of the swankiest hotels in the heart of Kolkata and it sits on the Hoogly river . The morning boat rides pamper guests with juice or piping-hot tea, fresh fruits, Kolkata’s iconic Prajapati biscuits, a breakfast snack ( poha / upma/kathi roll / chola luchi ) and sandesh. If you’re taking the ride post lunch, the menu will include tea in khullar or coffee, Prajapati biscuits and jhalmuri in paper cone .

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Witness The Beauty Of The Ancient Ghats

The boat ride from Polo Floatel can take you through the historic ghats of the city. The river banks, dotted with a plethora of ancient buildings, shrines and ferry bridges will strike your awe for sure. The ghats, bustling crowds rushing to catch the ferries, kids bathing in the river and the constant movement of vehicles on the two bridges will give you a glimpse into the heart and soul of the city. The beauty lies in the calmness of the river in contrast to the hurly-burly all around.

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So slip into the safety jacket and gear up for the ride already! Get your slot booked by calling up on 8697971676/9830623535. The cost of the ride is ₹3999+taxes for two people. ₹1000/guest will be required for additional guests. A maximum of four guests will be allowed per boat.

Address | Polo Floatel, Jetty, 9/10, Strand Rd, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001

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This floating restaurant on the river Hooghly is a great eating option while you are travelling through Chandannagore or the adjacent locations . The following is my  experience at the restaurant ( Rating in a Scale of 5, 5 being highest):- A. Location : At Rani ghat, The Strand, Chandannagar. This restaurantis located on a barge anchored on the river Hooghly. Opening Hours is 12.30 pm till 10.30 pm. (Rating 4.5) B. Cuisine : Multi cuisine , serves Indian, chinese and quick snacks as well. (Rating 4) C. Ambience: The decor of the restaurant with dark and light contrast themed interior , row of large glass windows facing the river, gives it a great warm feeling. The decor is simplistic but warm.(Rate 4.5). D. Food tried : We had our lunch at the place. We started wit Ghol (Ra. 145) and Golden Fried Prawns ( Rs. 545). Aa main course, we ordered mutton Rogan Josh ( Rs. 455) and Tandoori Roti (Rs. 45). We had Kesar Firni (Rs. 200) as dessert. (Rating 4) E. Food taste: All the items we tried were well prepared. Prawn was tasty though the batter was slightly thicker than expected. Mutton was succulent, well cooked, good in taste, though I found the preparation was excessively oily than required. ( Rating 4.) F. Food presentstion : Food presentation was good (Rating 4.m). G. Service: The  service of the restaurant is excellent. The staff was very courteous.(Rating 4.5). H. Value for money: At Rs. 1729 for the wholesome lunch for two, it was slightly pricey, but considering the location, decor and overall ambience, I find the place value for money and good to try, if you are around this area.(Rating 4) I. Overall experience : Very Good (Rating 4.)

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I will not recommend anyone to go there.Chicken clear soup smelled like kerosene.Price is too high as per food quality. Though it it on Ganga , we don't feel that.outside restuarant Ambience is better than inside.

It's 14th feb....A day for mandatory Dine out with your love. JALASHREE i think the best option. It is anchored at Ranighat. The view is great with a lovely atmosphere. Taste of food items are awesome but the price was little bit high. You have to purchase a ticket Rs 50 /- per person but it will be deducted if you avail the restaurant service. Staff behavior was very polite. But you have to Wait a couple of hours in pick hours. Guys don't miss the murg Malai kabab there.

It’s a lovely little restaurant right on the waterfront. I would recommend going early (no pre-booking) so you get a nice view. The waiter has some great recommendations based on your preferences- I absolutely loved the prawn Malai curry and the fresh bekti. The Aam panna is their signature and they make it so well.

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How about floating on the Ganga and dipping in your favourite dishes this Durga Puja? Well, mix and match gastronomical delights with breath-taking views of the Ganges, as a floating restaurant is soon to come up on the Ganga. Two houseboats have been used for this purpose by the State Tourism Department. The restaurant will be partly air-conditioned. For those who wish to avail of the AC will sit downstairs. Others who wish to enjoy the river breeze will sit on the deck while having their meals.

The fabulous restaurant can hold around 60 guests at a time. The booking can also be done online or directly on spot at Babughat. Another houseboat will be turned into a conference houseboat for corporate meetings. One of the restaurants will be docked at Babughat. The other houseboat will float along Chandernagar and Barrackpore. The menu list is equally sumptuous, with Mughlai and Bengali cuisines topping the list. 

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The food was average - nothing great. The Restaurant which is part of the Hotel needs to be renovated. The entrance and passage through which you have to walk to reach the Restaurant has paint peeling off. In some places the walls are having damp patches. However the staff are very polite and accommodating

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Floatel & it's Team offers one of the best hospitality in the City. Also, the food from different parts of the Globe is really good and Value for Money. Best part is the Ambience & soothing Evenings it offers with serene beauty & breeze flowing through the River Ganges. Apart, they take utmost care in retaining Customers with their Human touch to the Profession and keeping the Customers always updated of the Festive specific arrangements. Thanks to Floatel & Ms Baishali Misra for making a couple of Evenings for our Family really memorable.

The only floating hotel in Kolkata . Excellent Staff and amazing Experience. Nice place to spend your weekend with Family friends. Do not miss the Saturday Night Fever. If you like to enjoy your weekend please book your room well in advance . Thanks to Guest Relations Officer for taking special care . Planning to spend my weekend soon.

The most 'bakwaas' restaurant ever seen You go to a restaurant for what? Food. correct? The title of 'MOST' is for 3 reasons 1)We tried to order. The Stuart was unable to give us any options, maybe he did not know how the food tasted here. He might too be eating out at another place ;-) We ordered for Khazan-e-Lazzat. He came back and said that it cannot be prepared. Then we ordered for Dum ka Paneer, again he came back to say that the chef was unable to prepare that so we ordered for Paneer ka Dulma as there were just these three options for Rich Diet Vegetarians. And O! He came back again and said that the chef was unable to prepare it. We called up the manager for a complain now as we had no notion now to eat there. He came and told that the chef does not know how to prepare these dishes as mostly non-vegetarians visit this place. The menu card, which too was in a very bad shape (lamination coming out, pages filthy) had already struck out 3-4 items with a BLACK MARKER. I told him why don't they strike out these 3 dishes too to which he replied that you will get a feedback form, you can write ANYTHING you like there. 2)ATTITUDE, man! And when you fill up that form with single stars, 3 waiters come up to you and say that you must give them atleast 3 stars as their service was being challanged by these low star ranking. It was true too that the waiters cannot be pulled up in this because they SERVED US NOTHING. But we stuck to our ranking as this was BADest MANNER with which you bid farewell to a guest 3)The upkeep of the restaurant was not as per the hype - INDIA's ONLY When you say it is the only one, you have to keep it up to a mark not less than 3 stars. The wood in the floor is rotting as is the furniture The place gave a bad taste when we just entered it, the vibes of the guests was positive and jolly but the vibes from the establishment were stinky

The approach to restaurant is not so good. Inside it is and average restaurant.The view to River is not so good at night time. It does not give a very thrilling experience. The quality of food is average with slow service.

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Let's Spend a Night at India's Only Floating Hotel in Kolkata

Ever wondered, how it feels to be floating while we are deep asleep? Then, this hotel, sitting on the Hooghly river in Kolkata will give you a chance to experience that.

Originally built in the year 2007, Floatel hotel has now been completely acquired by Hotel Polo Towers and has been renamed Hotel Polo Floatel.

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What's special about this hotel.

This is the only South Asian hotel that is located atop a boat, in the heart of the city of joy with a breathtaking view of the Howrah Bridge and the beautifully constructed Vidyasagar Setu with boats sailing beneath it.

This is an amalgamation of Old Calcutta with a modern touch to cater to the needs of every visitor.

This hotel is designed to provide a tranquil experience of sojourning on the banks of the holy Hooghly River. The noise of the traffic along one of the busiest streets in Kolkata, Strand Road, was left behind as I entered the land-based reception of the hotel, which is docked just behind the Hooghly river.

The reception, donned in marine blue with lots of shipping equipment, leads to the jetty behind, to reach the Floating hotel.

Accommodation

The 58-key floating hotel offers a mesmerizing view of the river from every given point. The luxurious cabins are divided into River View Cabins, Heritage Cabin, Heritage Cabin with Deck, and Heritage Cabin with Balcony.

With world-class amenities and encyclopedic décor elements, the cabins reflect the old Calcutta of the erstwhile colonial period with a modern touch to it.

River View Cabins :

River cabins with rooms above the deck above the Ganges give you a scenic view of the river from your window.

Cost : Starting from Rs.6000 (without breakfast)

Heritage Cabin

Rooms exude calm and comfort with a scenic view of the city.

Cost : Starting from Rs. 6200 (without breakfast)

Heritage Cabin with Deck

Overlooking the panoramic views of the Ganges, you can wake up to a spectacular sunrise with a private sit-out and garden.

Cost : Starting from Rs. 7500 (with breakfast)

Heritage Cabin with Balcony

Offering a direct view of Vidyasagar Setu, the private balconies of these rooms allow you to step out and witness The City of Joy in all its glory.

Cost : Starting from Rs. 7000 (with breakfast)

Special Services Offered

Hotel Floatel has used its location to its advantage to offer special services such as boat rides, heritage walks, etc. to its guests. From time to time, they also host some musical programs, including a rendition of folk songs by rural artists.

Adding on to all these facilities, the guests can also leave for an exclusive cruise ride on the river from Anchorage Boat Deck.

Things to do in Kolkata

With a cozy stay at a luxurious hotel like Floatel, let's explore the city a little more.

Victoria Memorial

1. victoria memorial.

The city is famous for its heritage sculptures and the Victoria Memorial is one of them. Built-in the 20th century in the period between 1906 and 1921, this memorial houses a museum to display the collection of souvenirs from the pre-independence era.

2. Belur Math

A Hindu Temple, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, is located on the west bank of the Hoogly river. The temple is the heart of the Ramakrishna movement and is known for its architecture, which is a fusion of Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Buddhist art.

Indian Museum

3. indian museum.

The Indian Museum, also known as Imperial Museum at Calcutta, is the ninth oldest museum in the world, built-in 1814.

Prinsep Ghat Ferry Ghat

4. prinsep ghat.

A ghat built in 1841 during the British era, along the bank of the Hoogly River in India is rich in Greek and Gothic inlays. People visit it in the evenings on weekends to take a boat ride or stroll along the banks and indulge in evening snacks.

Park Street

5. visit park street.

Palk Street, officially known as Mother Teresa Sarani, is a famous shopping street in downtown Kolkata. Several important roads originate from/intersect at Palk street in the northward and southward directions.

Eden Gardens

6. trip to eden gardens.

Built in 1864, Eden Gardens is the oldest and the second largest cricket stadium in India and the third largest in the world. With a capacity of hosting 68000 die-hard cricket fans, this stadium is considered one of the toughest cricket grounds after the Lords.

An early morning guided walk will show you why Calcutta was called as 'City of Palaces' in yesteryears.

The guests can also hop into this hotel for a comfortable and cozy meal with their family, while they are taking a glance at the river. If you are lucky enough, you can even spot a dolphin while being atop the deck.

So, when are you planning to visit this place to experience the serenity and to indulge yourself with some premium and exclusive facilities this hotel has to offer you.

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A Day Trip to Serampore’s The Denmark Tavern

Serampore has always been a perfect and pleasant option for a day trip from Kolkata due to its rich heritage of Danish, English and Bengali culture and history. The recently renovated, 233-year old” The Denmark Tavern” is the newest addition to Serampore’s diverse offerings to travelers and history buffs.

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How to reach Denmark Tavern:

Serampore is just 25 kms away from Kolkata. Local trains leave every few minutes from Howrah to Serampore and it takes just 30 minutes. Another exciting option is to take a train to Barrackpore and then board the local ferry to Serampore

Where is the Tavern located:

The Denmark Tavern is located near the Serampore Police Lines and just opposite of the Hooghly riverside. It is a 15-minutes walk from the railway station of Serampore.

The past of The Denmark Tavern takes us back to a time when Serampore went by the name of Fredricksnagore. James Parr built the tavern in 1786 near the Nishan Ghat, where the Danes kept their flagstaffs and salutation cannons and which directly faced the British cantonment of Barrackpore. It was established as a riverside café and hotel. It catered the Europeans of that era with food, drinks and accommodation at reasonable rates. Fredricksnagore was a prosperous trading destination and a hub of 18th century Bengali Renaissance. As a result, soon the tavern was bustling with European citizens and travelers. The popularity of the tavern was partly due to its fitting setting at the Hooghly riverfront. However, as the Danish fortunes waned in India, the fate of the tavern also took a setback. Gradually its name went into oblivion.

The Present:

The erstwhile tavern remained in oblivion under the rubble till 2015, when series of earnest and desperate research revealed its history. Afterwards, the National Museum of Denmark with active cooperation of Government of West Bengal started the arduous task of restoring the tavern to its former glory. The old edifice was renovated finally in 2018. It opened it’s door as a heritage café and tavern with bits of modern touch. Also, the West Bengal Heritage Commission declared it a heritage building. The inauguration of The Denmark Tavern has now distinguished Serampore as an offbeat dining destination. Just like the tavern of the yore, it is teeming with visitors in its present avatar.

The Park Group of Hotels maintain both the restaurant and hotel at present. The menu features Danish, Bengali, Italian, Chinese and North Indian cuisines. We went for the Danish delicacies such as Danish Style Chicken Sausage, Grilled Fish and Danish Pastry with Ice Cream. We had a lipsmacking Tutti Frutti Sundae too. The food was delicious and we loved the Danish Pastry. The service was prompt and staffs cordial. There is also a bakery by the Flurys.

The tavern provides accommodation in five spacious rooms, which blend the past with the present. Initially, the West Bengal Tourism Department managed the hotel. Recently, the Park group of hotels has taken over its management. Visit https://www.theparkhotels.com/ for booking rooms online. However, restoration work is still ongoing. We suggest making thorough inquiry before planning a stay here. Visit their Facebook page for further inquiry https://www.facebook.com/thedenmarktavernserampore/

All in all, if the hustle bustle of your daily life has brought you to your wit’s end, book a table in The Denmark Tavern, get engrossed in its rich heritage while munching on the Danish delicacies and later enjoy the panorama of the placid Hooghly river. Let yourself be taken back to the times when the tavern scurried with traders and travelers and their manifold tales.

Other places of interest in Serampore:

After enjoying a brunch at The Denmark Tavern, you can visit the following places in Serampore: 1. St. Olav’s Church , which is one of the most important landmarks of the town. Built between 1800 and 1826 and restored recently, the monogram of King Christian VII of Denmark is still visible on the façade.

2. The Old Danish Gate , the gateway to erstwhile Serampore.

3. Serampore College , the second oldest college of India and the first one to offer degree. The Carey Museum is located in the premises of the college, which houses rare manuscripts, books and artifacts belonging to William Carey.

4. Serampore Johnnagar Baptist Church , located just a stone’s throw away from Serampore College. Built in 1800, it was the first residence of William Carey. 5. Goswami Rajbari , also known as Serampore Rajbari. It exhibits a fine amalgamation of Indian and European style of architecture. 6. Unique Lodge , the 130-year old ancestral home of the Bhattacharya family of Serampore. 7. The Mission Cemetery , the burial ground of Carey and Marshman. 8. Mahesh , famous for its Jagannath Temple and Rathyatra.

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A view of Bangladeshi vessel MV Maa, which will be converted into a floating restaurant in Visakhapatnam

Amid the pristine charm of the Bay of Bengal's silver waters on one side and the sound of the waves on the other, people will soon enjoy a unique dining experience in Visakhapatnam

Amid the pristine charm of the Bay of Bengal's silver waters on one side and the sound of the waves on the other, people will soon enjoy a unique dining experience in Visakhapatnam.

Much to the delight of the denizens, MV Maa, the Bangladeshi cargo vessel, is all set to don a new avatar of a floating restaurant.

The recent decision taken to convert the vessel into a floating restaurant has brought cheer to the people of the port city as it would be the first floating restaurant in Andhra Pradesh.

In order to develop the abandoned Bangladeshi ship into a tourist attraction, the vessel that ran aground at Tenneti Park in the city during a cyclone on October 12 last year will be converted into a floating restaurant.

With a timeline of six months, Gill Marines of Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) intend to take up the project at an estimated cost of Rs.10.5 crore.

Initially, Gill Marines had taken over the vessel from the insurers and offered to sell the abandoned ship to the APTDC for Rs.4.5 crore. However, following several negotiations, the company agreed to sell the MV Maa for Rs.1.25 crore to the APTDC. Subsequently, the proposal was placed before the cabinet and the government approved it.

Built in 2009, the 79.57-meter-long vessel stretches up to 12.63-m breadth and 6.12-m depth with a capacity of 1,599 MT.

After weeks of salvage operation and restoration turning out to be a futile exercise, the owners of the vessel Advance Shipping Ltd of Dhaka decided to dispose of it as scrap.

However, followed by discussions, it was later decided to convert the vessel into a floating restaurant. The APTDC will extend required support for the proposed restaurant by providing the required infrastructure for the project like access roads, pathways, landscaping, lighting, water supply, public toilets, and many more.

One-and-a-half months before, it was agreed to develop the vessel through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) exclusively created for the purpose.

APTDC officials were asked to submit a detailed project report (DPR) on the work to be handled by the SPV for the development of the vessel and work to be carried out by the corporation for the development of supporting infrastructure in two different parts along with the timelines for their execution so that the proposal can mutually be reviewed and an agreement can be drawn for its effective implementation.

In order to facilitate APTDC to handle the project jointly with Gill Marines, sent a letter to Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority to bring Tenneti Park under the ambit of APTDC for its development and future maintenance. With a capacity of 300 persons, the floating restaurant will have an open-air restaurant on top of the vessel and another similar dining facility with a sky-roof. But much before the completion of the project, MV Maa will be thrown open to the public this month-end.

In the months to follow, the APTDC officials are hopeful that the floating restaurant will be a major draw for tourists.

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Lenin Cruises

Lenin Cruises is a restaurant, banquet hall, cruise agency, event management company, event venue, party planner and wedding venue located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The average rating of this place is 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 290 reviews. The street address of this place is babughat, 8, Strand Rd, West Bengal 700001, India. It is about 0.84 kilometers away from the Benoy Badal railway station.

Arindam Mitra 17 months ago Enjoyed Sunset Package booked through BookMyShow. Nicely located jetty in between two bridges, reach early for photography option even before the ride starts. Newly built well decorated cruise with good arrangements including food. Helpful and polite staff. Breathtaking sunset and evening view. Our ride was shortened a bit due to bad weather and the cruise didn't cross Howrah bridge. Safety First !!

Elsa Joseph 14 months ago Wonderful experience on the cruise on Christmas evening. Went with my mother my husband and toddler. We had a blast. Very well organised. Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Highly recommended..

Utsav Kumar 18 months ago Literally dine under the howrah bridge over ganges was one of the best experiences I ever had. Although the management in managing things during sail n dine was found to be little bit rusty as there was so much rush that evening. But we have to support them as they are in starting phase.All the best to team members and at the same time would like to thanks them to give us opportunity to experience something different.

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`Meals on water': Converting Bangladeshi Cargo Ship into floating restaurant hits roadblock in Vizag

Bangladesh cargo ship ran aground at Tenneti Park during a cyclone in October 2020. The owners of the ship were unable to bear the cost of salvaging it and dumped it in Vizag city. Vizag-based firm Gill Marines took over the abandoned ship from the insurers PNI Club (North of England) for a price of Rs 1.25 crore.

Plans to develop the abandoned Bangladesh cargo ship `MV MAA' into a floating restaurant seem to have been delayed.

The ship was to be developed under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) at Tenneti Park. Not much progress has been made on the project.

In December 2021, former Tourism Minister M Srinivasa Rao said the cargo ship will be developed as a major tourist attraction in Vizag city. He said it will take six months.

Surender Singh Gill of Gill Marines said the work to make the ship appealing is going on. "We are waiting for the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for laying an approach road. Once the road is complete, people will visit the ship. If APTDC speeds up the work, the ship will be converted into a floating restaurant in another six to seven months," he added.

As per the plans, the 79-meter-long ship has two cargo holds and both would be developed as restaurants. One will have a sky roof and glass dome with air conditioning. There will be an air-conditioned restaurant also inside the ship. The ship will be remodeled and developed with recreation components at the cost of Rs 10.5 crore. Once the project is completed, entry ticket prices will be fixed.

Chairman, APTDC, Vara Prasad Reddy Arimanda said the proposed project Floating Restaurant may be further delayed as the business-related matters with Gill Marines are yet finalized. "We will sort out the matters to speed up the project in the coming days," Reddy added.

It may be recalled that members of the Telugu Yuvatha, a wing of TDP, took a strong objection to convert the ship into a floating restaurant citing it may impact the environment including the aquatic species near the beach. They demanded the removal of the ship from the site to protect the environment.

Important Points:

MV MAA broke anchor due to high winds and ran aground near Tenneti Park when it was on its way to deliver fly ash. The project cost for the floating restaurant is Rs10.5 crore.

Vizag city has beautiful beaches and greenery hills

Vizag has been attracting tourists from West Bengal, Odisha, and a few other states

Despite the prevailing Covid-19, over 1.7 crore tourists, including over 35,000 foreigners visited the Vizag region in 2021.

Most of the tourism projects planned for the Vizag region remained still in the drawing boards

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