Sightseeing is the activity of going to a popular location and exploring all of the attractions that location has to offer. Depending on the location it can consist of a variety of activities such as museums, monuments, world wonders, and ancient ruins.
Garchumuk is an ideal weekend destination located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It is a popular picnic spot too. The place is situated at the confluence of River Hooghly and River Damodar offering a beautiful view of the two rivers. Hundreds of visitors flock to Garchumuk to view the spectacular barrage called Atanna Gate (58 No. Gate) where 58 lock gates have been built. The Deer Park at Garchumuk is an added attraction. One can also go for a boat ride in the River Damodar.
Places to visit around Ganga Bitan
Apart from indulging in activities like boating and picnicking guest can visit astounding place while lodging in Garchumuk Forest Rest House.
Atanna Gate: Atanna Gate is the prime attraction for the guest staying in Garchumuk Forest Rest House. It is a water barrage where visitors can see the gate with 58 locks. The marshy area of Atanna Gate creates a prefect ambiance for housing a large number of avifauna. During winter season guest can see the migratory water fowls from Central Asia and Ladakh in Atanna Gate making it a paradise for avid bird watchers.
Garchumuk Deer Park: Dotted with thick wooden subtropical forest is another famous tourist attraction in Garchumuk, the Garchumuk Deer Park. As the name suggest the dense forest is the abode of the elegant Deers. Sprawled with rolling green lawn, Garchumuk Deer Park is also an ideal place for bird watching. Sine the park house a vast collection of birds like Koel, Papia, Tree Pipit, and Rose Ring Parakeet. On the way to Garchumuk Deer Park visitors will come across an irrigational canal which offers an exquisite vista of River Ganga. River Ganga is a sacred river stream and is associated with many astounding legends.
58 gate Children Park: Overlooking the shimmering stream of River Ganga is the 58 Gate Children Park. It is another famous places to visit while staying in Garchumuk Eco Tourism Centre. Situated on the river confluence Damodar and Hooghly the prime attraction of 58 Gate Children Park is the Peacock House. 58 Gate Children Park of Garchumuk is a famous weakened destination for the people of Howrah.
Belari Sri Ramkhirshna Ashram : Belari Sri Ramakrishna Ashram is a non-governmental organization (NGO). It was established in the year 1958. The organization works towards the promotion of sustainable development. Belari Sri Ramakrishna Ashram headed by Swami Bhaktibratananda registered in 1958 who works primarily for providing education for the poor community people. This society runs number of schools for unprivileged people from primary to secondary providing a good quality education.Hostel facilities are provided with needed facilities for the students of remote area.Health camps are organised for the welfare of senior citizen. They also do food distribution to the needy persons and help for the welfare of the community by building forestry.