The Riverside Food Capital — A Perfect One-Day Escape from Kolkata — 75 km via NH16 (Mumbai Road) • 1.5 to 2 hours
75 km
Distance
1.5 to 2 hours
Duration
NH16 (Mumbai Road)
Highway
5.0★
Rating
Planning a society picnic, a corporate lunch, or a large family gathering at Kolaghat? A Barakah Travels tempo traveller from Kolkata to Kolaghat is the most convenient and cost-effective way to move your entire group. Instead of coordinating 4-5 different cars and paying multiple tolls, one single AC vehicle keeps everyone together, making the journey part of the fun. Our fleet of 13, 17, and 26-seater travellers is perfect for the short 75 km run, offering premium pushback seats and powerful AC so you arrive at the riverside fresh and ready for the day. With a professional driver who knows the best spots in Kolaghat, your only job is to decide which dhaba to eat at. We handle all highway tolls and logistics, providing a truly door-to-door service that starts from your home in Kolkata and brings you back safely by evening. The spacious interiors of our Force Travellers allow for easy interaction, games, and music, transforming the 2-hour drive into a vibrant pre-party for your riverside picnic. Whether it's a rainy monsoon trip to taste the Hilsa or a bright winter day outing, our tempo travellers provide the comfort and safety your group deserves.
9 passengers • AC
13 passengers • AC
15 passengers • AC
17 passengers • AC
20 passengers • AC
26 passengers • AC
infoAll prices include fuel, toll, parking, and driver allowance. Contact for exact price.
No 'where are the other cars?' phone calls. Your entire group starts and reaches together, maximizing your quality time at the riverside and ensuring no one misses the fun.
Our Kolaghat quotes include every toll, fuel cost, and driver allowance. No hidden parking fees at dhabas or extra fuel surcharges at the end of the day. What you see is what you pay.
Day trips depend on timing. We ensure the vehicle is at your doorstep on time so you beat the weekend highway rush and secure the best riverside tables at Sher-e-Punjab or Sonar Bangla.
Unlike fixed-route transport, your tempo traveller stays with you. Want to spend an extra hour by the river or visit the novelist's house at Deulti on the way back? You are the boss of your time.
Let our professional driver handle the highway traffic and the Santragachi bottlenecks while you relax, play games, or sing songs with your group in a cool, AC environment.
We rigorously inspect every vehicle before a trip. From tire pressure to AC cooling and brake performance, we ensure your group's safety is never compromised.
Kolaghat, situated on the banks of the Rupnarayan River, is the most popular quick getaway from Kolkata. Located just 75 km away on NH16, it is famous for its riverside dhabas, premium resorts, and the legendary Hilsa (Ilish) fish. It serves as both a transit point for travelers heading to Digha and a standalone destination for foodies and families seeking a serene riverside outing.





Peak
October to March
Avoid
April to June
The route from Kolkata to Kolaghat is a straight, high-speed run on the NH16 (popularly known as Mumbai Road). It is one of the best-maintained highway stretches in Eastern India, featuring 4-6 lanes throughout. The journey begins with the Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) or the Kona Expressway. Once on NH16, the drive is smooth with minimal bottlenecks, except for occasional congestion near the Santragachi rail overbridge. The most scenic part is the approach to the Rupnarayan Bridge just before entering Kolaghat. This bridge offers a panoramic view of the river that marks the entry into the East Midnapore district. The route is exceptionally well-supported by emergency services, fuel stations, and multiple high-end food plazas and resorts that cater specifically to the Kolkata weekend crowd. Our drivers are trained to choose the fastest lanes and are familiar with the best entry points for all major resorts, ensuring you spend less time on the road and more time by the river.
Door-to-door pickup from anywhere in Kolkata and Howrah — no extra charge
Howrah
Howrah Station, Howrah Bridge, Shibpur, Santragachi
North Kolkata
Shyambazar, Shyampukur, Ultadanga, Belgachia
Central Kolkata
Esplanade, Park Street, Dharmatala, Sealdah
South Kolkata
Ballygunge, Gariahat, Jadavpur, Tollygunge
East Kolkata and Salt Lake
Salt Lake Sector V, Salt Lake Sector I to IV, Newtown, Rajarhat
Airport and North 24 Parganas
NSCBI Airport, Jessore Road, Barasat, New Town Action Area