Neshad_Wanderlust
July 9, 2023
Visited 3rd time in Ganga Kutir and can't wait to go back. First let me clear a common confusion about "Raichak on Ganges". This huge condominium on the bank of Hooghly in Raichak (Hardly 2 Hours from Kolkata), has several sections inside- 1. Ffort Raichak- The hotel with swimming pool, restaurants and decent rooms with restricted or almost no river view. But good for a family weekend . 2. Villas rented out by them with small plunge pools , restaurant at Ffort Raichak is quiet a walk. These villas have kitchens. NO river view 3. Privately owned villas rented out by companies or individuals who own them, same as No.2. 4. Ganga Kutir villas- More chic, suave villas , but you cannot access core "Ganga Kutir" from here also. No river view 5th - and where we stayed is the real heaven in this condominium the main " Ganga Kutir". Large river view rooms, infinity pool on the Hooghly, great massive span of the river will mesmerize you . A Ganga Kutir special restaurant serving the most delicious continental, Chinese, East Asian, & Indian food bothin starters and main course. A lavish breakfast spread on the banks of Hooghly where you can gaze at a passing cargo ship while enjoying your breakfast . Prices of this core Ganga Kutir area would be around 20k per night for 3 with breakfast. But believe me, every penny is worth specially within such a short drive from Kolkata. It's lush green span and a broad horizon of the mighty Hooghly will make you forget all your worries. Great staff, always welcoming and trying hard to customize your luxury. Specially Ayan, sorry fir forgetting the other names. Only 1 drawback, if you are a Bong and a lavish bengali lunch gives you the kick then options are limited Their signature Bengali fine dinning "Sonar Tori" is a big flop. No Ala Carte, and you will be compelled to take choice of Thali which is severely overpriced and you end up in ordering much more than u need . TASTE is also not up to the mark, too much fancy but no depth in the preparations . Sonar Tori also operates only on weekends. Rest this place is a piece of luxurious unwinding nearest to Kolkata.