Boating in Kolkata

Kolkata is a city of sports lovers. Though soccer is essentially the passion of this city, ruling the heart of the “City of Joy”. Other favorites like Cricket, golf, tennis, swimming, rowing and boating closely follow. Of these, Boating in Kolkata is more than just a sport; it is one of the favorite pastimes of Kolkatans. It is one of the preferred ways of unwinding after a long day at work.

Most people in Kolkata love boating after a long and lazy afternoon, in a wide array of boats is available, ranging from the luxurious "Shikaras" to the simple "Paddle Boats". Most of the time you will find lovelorn couples paddling away to the corners of the lakes to sneak some moments of intimacy.

There are various boating clubs in Kolkata of which the two most popular are:

Calcutta Boating and Hotel Resort
10 and 11, East Topsia Road,
Kolkata - 46
(6 A.M. to 9 P.M. everyday except Monday)

Nalban Boating Complex
Location: Sector V, Salt Lake
Time to Visit: 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. (weekdays) & 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. (weekends).
Preferred Timings: It is best to go there in the morning and late afternoon.
Admission charge for the complex: Rs.10/- per person, there is no admission fee charged for children below 3 years.

How to Reach: Nalban is easily accessible by various modes of public transportation available in Kolkata. You can take local buses, mini buses or metered taxis, which are readily available from various parts of the city to take you to the boating complex. One can also avail shared auto rickshaws. Train services are available on the Sealdah route. In case of travel by train, your embarkation / disembarkation station is Bidhan Nagar

Nearest Railway Station: Bidhan Nagar(suburban) and Sealdah(junction)
Nearest Metro Station: Dum Dum
Nearest Functional Metro Station: Dum Dum
Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.