For most of us, visiting remote villages can be a really rejuvenating break from the hustle of city life. If you are on the hunt for a similar place near Kolkata, we have just the right place for you. Babur Haat is a charming rural village located around 51 kilometres from Kolkata and counts for a perfect one-day getaway place that will open you up to the beauties of huge stretches of natural fishing lakes or bheris, which cultivate some of the tastiest fishes of the entirety Bengal.
This place especially consists of vast stretches of rice farmlands, vegetable orchards, mango groves, palm orchards, ponds, rural village houses and local temples —all things pretty that you won't get a taste of in an urban dwelling. The lake over there is carefully maintained by the local farmers and dwellers who cultivate and breed different species of Bengal fishes naturally. Safe to say that for all the yummy fish dishes you find in Kolkata and the rest of Bengal, Babur Haat is the place you should thank for. Upon your arrival, you can visit the neighbourhood farmlands cultivating vegetables like cabbage, cauliflowers, potatoes and okras. You can also interact with the locals living there and get a glimpse of their culture by visiting the mud houses, temple and the village market.
Where: North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
How to Reach: To reach Babur Haat, one can take the road linked directly from Kolkata. If you wish to avail a bus, there are ones running from Minakha via Basanti Highway and reaching Babur Haat.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit this escapade is during winter and early summer when the heat is less. However, there is AC available in nearby lodging facilities.
