Ranaghat is a small town beside the river Churni in Rarh of West Bengal. The name Ranaghat comes from the name of a Dakat Rana. This is the great character of Bandemataram by Bankim Ch. Chatthapdhay.
Get in
There are local trains available from Sealdah Station in Kolkata to reach Ranaghat junction station. Ranaghat Local, Shantipur Local, Krishnanagar Local and Lalgola passengers are available and take around 2 hrs. to reach Ranaghat. Few express trains stop in Ranaghat station.
Buses are also available from Kolkata. National Highway no 34 passes through Ranaghat (Pramanik stoppage)
Get around
See
A river bridge on Churni river connecting Kalinarayanpur and the station in a height of 40 ft is a lovely place Kalinarayanpur having river Churni on one side and majestic greeneries on other side is fascinating.
Do
- Churni River, Anulia. A boat cruise in Churni during moonlight is a treat. The place is ideal for a day picnic.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel Pratiksha, NH 34, near Ranaghat College, ☏ +91 3473 250018, +91 9474864446.
Connect
Go next
- Krishnagar
- Palashi