Garchumuk is situated in the Howrah district and speciality of this spot is that it is at the meeting point of the two rivers- Damodar and Hoogly (Ganges).
Garchumuk is a famous picnic spot near Kolkata and day by day attraction of this place is increasing. Recent development in Garchumuk is a Mini Zoo. Deer Park of Garchumuk has received the status of mini zoo from Central Zoo Authority. The deer park of Garchumuk has 85 deers, 2 porcupines, 4 peacocks and birds of 52 species. Zilla Parishad maintains the children park, bungalow and picnic spots at Garchumuk. State Zoo Authority has taken many projects for the development of the mini zoo at Garchumuk.
Two crocodiles will be seen in future at the mini zoo of Garchumuk. 425 tortoises are kept in a pond at the zoo and the pond for crocodile is almost ready. In future bear and leopards will be kept in the mini zoo.
So far, Garchumuk was only a picnic spot but it is going to be a famous week end spot in near future. Presently visitors flock to Garchumuk to view the barrage called Atanna Gate (58 No. Gate). Zoo will add more colour on Garchumuk.
How to reach Garchumuk
Reach Uluberia from Howrah by train and from there buses towards Garchumuk are available. One can reach Garchumuk from Kolkata directly by bus. Board on Gadiara bound buses from Esplanade bus terminus and get down at Atanna Gate.
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