Pukur

Pukur, the captive source for fish to every Bengali household. Pukur means a small pond, situated, typically behind the house, where various kind of fish are cultivated. The benefit is that, the home maker can get fresh fish as and when needed. I liked the concept so much that I badly wanted to click it. Here are some snaps at a small village called 'Dankuni'  not very far from Kolkata. 

This shot was clicked from the terrace of the house of our host.

Some portion of the Pukur.

Banana plants being grown by our host around his house.

Chinese Fishing Net and it's Mechanism

Road to Willingdon Island

Floatel : One of the Best place in Kolkata for Sea Food!

Floatel, a wonderful restaurant on a big launch anchored in river Hoogly near Babu Ghat, Kolkata. The restaurant is on the top deck of the launch. The view from the restaurateur is breath taking! On the opposite side is the Head Quarter of State Bank of India, on the other side is river Hoogly and city of Howrah on the other bank!

The pathway cum pipe line supporting structure.

The hanging bridge. This is the regular entrance to the launch. I entered from this bridge! 

View of Hoogly from the restaurant. On the other bank is the city of Howrah.

The tandoor! What a location! Maja aa gaya!

And this the their signature dish! Stuffed Fish Fried! The style of cooking is typical Bengali. I am used to fish fried in coconut oil. But this one, fried in Sarson oil also tastes good. 

And this is my favorite! Tandoori Prawns! Couldn't resit ordering it even after having one full fried fish earlier!

Bibi-ka-Makabra : From different angles