Just around 50 kilometres away from Kolkata, in the erstwhile French Colony of Chandannagar, lies a palatial restaurant that floats on the mighty Ganges. Jalashree-The Rivière Habitat isn’t like any other eatery. It’s a rare masterpiece that resembles a houseboat. It was launched under the initiative of the Department of Tourism, West Bengal Government. The restaurant allows guests to have a phenomenal dining experience with marvellous views of the meandering river.
Savour Fish Finger, Noodles, Desserts And More With A View
On February 8, 2021, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated Jalashree on river Hoogly, the 260-kilometre-long distributary of river Ganges flowing through West Bengal. Stationed at the jetty right next to the Chandannagar Strand, the boat restaurant has the bank of one side, and a vast expanse of water and lush greenery on the other side. Some must-tries at this restaurant include the Golden Fried Prawn, Fish Finger, Hakka Noodles and Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup.
It also serves Italian delights and you can go for different kinds of pasta. And when in Chandannagar, you can’t simply miss out on the desserts. Jalashree serves some utterly drool-worthy desserts, like the nolen-gur sandesh. It also makes many healthy soups and salads.
The restaurant not only offers gorgeous views in the morning, it gives scintillating views at night too. It has an entry ticket of ₹50/person which the guys adjust with the food bill. Stay At These Kolkata Heritage Homes To Experience The Rich Bengali Culture At Its Best
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Indo-French Architechture Of Chandannagar
Chandannagar, West Bengal, is a quaint town with stunning remains of colonial Indo-French architecture. It has a touch of Francophone culture which makes it a bit different from the other cities of West Bengal. Chandannagar was also formerly called Chandernagore. The name Chandernagore is believed to have been derived from who words, ‘Chand’ and ‘Nagar’, meaning moon and city, as it sits in the location where the bank of river Hoogly bends like a half-moon. Chandannagar can be a great weekend retreat from Kolkata. It takes only around two hours to reach Chandannagar from Kolkata by car.
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So, the next time you visit Kolkata, don’t forget to take a joyride to the magical town to explore its magnificence and also devour mouth-watering dishes inside the floating restaurant. For now, enjoy this virtual tour of Kolkata from the comfort of your couch: