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: In the morning and late afternoon.

Admission Fee: Rs.10/- per person. Free for children below 3 years.

How to Reach: Local buses, mini buses and metered taxis are readily available from various parts of the city. 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.

Photography / Video charges: Nil.

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.

Time required for sightseeing: About 1 hour.

Nalban is a serene watery world where the centerpiece of attraction is the giant lake. The lake water is crystal clear sans any pollution. On a clear sunny day, you can even see your mirror image reflecting on the sill waters of the magnificent lake.

As far as water sports are concerned, a wide array of boats is available, ranging from the luxurious "Shikaras" to the simple "Paddle Boats". To make the overall boating experience a pleasure, there are fascinating floating huts at strategic locations of the turquoise lake. After a long session of boating, you might want to relax and give your body a much-needed rest. The floating huts are ideal stopovers. What is more, discreet privacy is guaranteed.

The sight of lovelorn couples sitting shoulder to shoulder and mincing sweet nothings is an everyday occurrence at the Nalban Boating Complex. The tastefully decorated Shikaras are the very epitome of luxury. A boatman (Majhi) is assigned to every Shikara booked by passengers. As the luxurious Shikara moves on rhythmetically on the sparkling waters of Nalban, you are transported to a Bengal younever knew existed. A Bengal full of serenity. During your voyage on the Shikara, you might sometimes get to hear the lilting Bhatiyali songs being sung by the simple looking boatman.

Apart from a plethora of boating options, you can also indulge in on-shore fun. There are tastefully done up cottages where you can truly indulge in gastronomic delights. Chinese, Mughlai and Continental dishes are available at the multi-cuisine restaurant, which is always buzzing with activity.

At Nalban, the sight of boats at the distant horizon, gently moving through the shimmering waters of the majestic lake by sturdy movement of the quintessential boatman's oars is a sight to behold.

Special Event / Annual Event

Any festive occasions and weekends.

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Science City, Swabhumi, Nicco Park.