Ahiritola Ghat is a ferry landing in north Kolkata, near Kumartoli, on the Hooghly River. It can be useful for planning a river crossing, but confirm current routes, operating hours and fares before setting out, as the available service figures differ.
- Location: Strand Bank Road, Ahiritola, Jorabagan, Kolkata 700005.
- Nearby area: Kumartoli, in Kolkata Municipal Corporation Ward 20.
- Before boarding: verify the current route, schedule and fare with the ferry operator.
Where Ahiritola Ghat is
Ahiritola Jetty stands on Strand Bank Road in Jorabagan, close to Kumartoli, in north Kolkata. The riverside location makes it a distinct point on the Hooghly, separate from the city’s road and rail connections.
Use the address “Strand Bank Road, Ahiritola, Jorabagan, Kolkata 700005” when arranging a ride or checking a map. From the Atithi Inn, a 3-star hotel, the ghat is about 2.9 km away.
How do Ahiritola Ghat ferry routes and terminals work?
Ahiritola is a jetty for Hooghly crossings, but you should verify which destination a boat serves before boarding. Government project documents have described different routes and separate pontoons for different services, so the landing may not function as a single, interchangeable boarding point.
At the ghat, confirm the destination with ferry staff and check that you are at the landing for that route. Don’t assume a boat serving one terminal also stops at another. If a riverfront visit is part of your day, you could pair it with Millennium Park’s river views and access; check ferry details separately for each journey.
Timetables, fares and boarding access
Ferry hours, frequency and fares should be confirmed before travel because published figures for Ahiritola differ. One West Bengal natural-heritage report attributes its route information to WBTC, while a separate government project document gives different fare and frequency figures.
Check the official site before you go, and confirm the destination, fare and next departure at the landing. Allow time to find the correct pontoon and board; don’t plan a tight onward connection around an unverified schedule.
How do you reach Ahiritola Ghat from central Kolkata?
From central Kolkata, use the ghat’s Strand Bank Road address to plan a road journey to north Kolkata. The landing is near Kumartoli, so including that neighbourhood in your destination search can help distinguish Ahiritola from other riverfront jetties.
For onward legs across Kolkata, the guide to how to get around Kolkata by public transport covers metro and rail. Confirm the road route and traffic conditions before leaving; the address identifies the destination, but it does not establish a current walking route from a central landmark.
FAQs
Where is Ahiritola Ghat?
It is on Strand Bank Road in Ahiritola, Jorabagan, Kolkata 700005, near Kumartoli in Ward 20.
Which ferry routes serve Ahiritola?
Routes and boarding points can vary. Confirm the destination and the correct landing with ferry staff before boarding.
How much is the ferry fare at Ahiritola?
Published fare figures differ, so confirm the current fare with the operator or at the ghat before travelling.