Monsoon brings relief from hot and humid summers everywhere, and for Bengalis it also brings a silver lining to their plates in the form of the delicious Hilsa fish, usually enjoyed steamed, smoked, fried or with mustard paste. .
In an attempt to capitalize on this fervent love for seasonal delicacies, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) organized a day trip from Kolkata to Kolaghat for a gourmet treat on the banks of the Rupnarayan River, with an unlimited supply of Hilsa, locally called Ilish.
The first such day trip will take place on July 25 with a maximum of 20 tourists, said Debasish Chanda, IRCTC East Zone Manager.
“Visitors will be taken to the banks of the Rupnarayan River in luxury minibuses, which will depart from the Esplanade at 10:30 am. They will be offered a light snack during the trip,†he said.
Upon arriving at Kolaghat, which is approximately 75 km from here, everyone will be offered a welcome drink.
“A sumptuous lunch will await them, where various preparations of silver scale fish will be offered. The spread will include ‘Ilish pulao’ and ‘Bhapa ilish’, among others,” Chanda told PTI.
On return, visitors will also visit Radha Madhav Temple and author Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s home in Deulti, he noted.
The trip will cost ₹2,999 per person, the IRCTC official said.
“For now, we’ve focused on four dates to lead the tour – July 25, August 8, August 22 and September 5,†Chanda added.
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