Kolkata Meetups

Santanu Das · Oct 30th, 2009, 19:39

Somnath n Kausik,

I am game for almost anytime.

Khak,

If you want , you can call me on 98310 01268.

Meanwhile I am planning a day trip to the floriculture belt near Calcutta.

Every winter I see the lovely flowers - Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Marigold etc. flooding our local market.The source must be nearby. My florist & others told me they are from East Midnapur/Panskura area.These flowers are being sent to other states and abroad as well. I guess they are doing commercial production out there and there must be areas/villages where you will get to see the flower fields in bloom. My favourite is the Yellow Chrysanthemum (Pompon variety).I am trying to find out the exact village/location and the right time. It could be an enjoyable long drive in the winter, have food at Ajad Hind Dhaba Kolkaghat, then take a village trip, enjoy the flowers , come back by the evening.Would love to take my wife & son to such a place.
If Van Gogh could draw the "Sunflowers" and Beatles can visit the "Strawberry Fields" , why dont we explore the "Village of Chrysanthemum" at West Bengal ?
There's some election on 7th Nov, so the next Sunday would be ideal. By then I am hopeful to find the source and locate the village. Am checking with the BDO & DHO of that area.

Anyone is welcome to join the adventure :--)

Khak · Oct 30th, 2009, 20:40

can we fix on a date...........7th or 8th Nov

what about others?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

Somnath n Kausik,

I am game for almost anytime.

Khak,

If you want , you can call me on 98310 01268.

--)

sagarneel · Oct 30th, 2009, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

Somnath n Kausik,

I am game for almost anytime.

Khak,

If you want , you can call me on 98310 01268.

Meanwhile I am planning a day trip to the floriculture belt near Calcutta.

Every winter I see the lovely flowers - Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Marigold etc. flooding our local market.The source must be nearby. My florist & others told me they are from East Midnapur/Panskura area.These flowers are being sent to other states and abroad as well. I guess they are doing commercial production out there and there must be areas/villages where you will get to see the flower fields in bloom. My favourite is the Yellow Chrysanthemum (Pompon variety).I am trying to find out the exact village/location and the right time. It could be an enjoyable long drive in the winter, have food at Ajad Hind Dhaba Kolkaghat, then take a village trip, enjoy the flowers , come back by the evening.Would love to take my wife & son to such a place.
If Van Gogh could draw the "Sunflowers" and Beatles can visit the "Strawberry Fields" , why dont we explore the "Village of Chrysanthemum" at West Bengal ?
There's some election on 7th Nov, so the next Sunday would be ideal. By then I am hopeful to find the source and locate the village. Am checking with the BDO & DHO of that area.

Anyone is welcome to join the adventure :--)

Just taking a wild guess, and I might be absolutely wrong...if a name of a place has got something to do with how the place actually looks like, you can try a place called 'Phuleshwar'. There's a station by the same name on the Howrah-Panskura rail line ...and as far as I remember, its not far away from Howrah (probably a couple of stations after Santragachhi)...and yes, I have seen marigolds being cultivated by the banks of Rupnarayan in Kolaghat!

indracal · Oct 30th, 2009, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

I am game for almost anytime.

Well, me too

- only I will be out of city after 3rd wk Nov - 1st wk Dec, so I guess I'll decide once you fix the date. Since you have my mobile #, would you mind sending an SMS - updating this thread would also be fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

Anyone is welcome to join the adventure :--)

The above applies for the flower adventure too, and I really liked your idea, hats off!

kausiks · Oct 31st, 2009, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khak

can we fix on a date...........7th or 8th Nov

what about others?

I would love to join, but cannot commit at this moment. I am scheduled for a New York + London official

trip on 7th Nov. Which I might have to cancel somehow as my father is hospitalized at this moment. Depending on how my father is and if I am in Kolkata, I will confirm late this week.

kausiks · Nov 1st, 2009, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

Somnath n Kausik,

Meanwhile I am planning a day trip to the floriculture belt near Calcutta.

Every winter I see the lovely flowers - Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Marigold etc. flooding our local market.The source must be nearby. My florist & others told me they are from East Midnapur/Panskura area.These flowers are being sent to other states and abroad as well. I guess they are doing commercial production out there and there must be areas/villages where you will get to see the flower fields in bloom. My favourite is the Yellow Chrysanthemum (Pompon variety).I am trying to find out the exact village/location and the right time. It could be an enjoyable long drive in the winter, have food at Ajad Hind Dhaba Kolkaghat, then take a village trip, enjoy the flowers , come back by the evening.Would love to take my wife & son to such a place.
Anyone is welcome to join the adventure :--)

Count me in Santanu

Santanu Das · Nov 2nd, 2009, 18:14

Ok,
I managed to talk to an actual farmer in Panskura over telephone (Used all my contacts :-)).He cultivates Asters (Lovely Violet,Pink & White flowers which blooms in late winter) I am given to understand that some other farmers are cultivating Gladiolis,Antihrinum & of course my fav yellow Chrys.He informed that budding has started for the Chrysanthemums and by the end of this month they should be in full bloom.
So everyone relax,would update you all & make our plans.It would be a cool drive.
Yesterday had a nice evening with the BEATLES tribute band from London,my entire family "Twist n shout"-ing to our favourite songs at CCFC ground.... Comfortably numb with Seagrams 100 pipers

indracal · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by kausiks

my father is hospitalized at this moment.

kausiks, do wish him all the best and a very quick recovery from our side.

Santanu, I'll try but seems some issues - will take a call once things are final on your side.

Santanu Das · Nov 12th, 2009, 13:33

Friends,
Last Sunday we went to see the "Paaka dhaan khet" (Paddy fields :harvesting time) along Delhi road. It was a smooth 1.5 hours drive past Palsit of Burdwan & we got the paddy fields. The afternoon sun rays casting long shadows over the paddies and making them dazzle golden yellow ... was really a sight to see.Had a nice time there, walking down the fields, meeting local people.Burdwan is known as the "Rice bowl" of West Bengal.Had a nice time there.
Pack a snack at the Hindusthan Dhaba, food was simple but good.
Delhi road is too good , you just zooooom through it.
Got busy after returning home with some emergencies at home but thats another story.
Would plan The flower visit at end November.

Priyanka Chanda · Nov 12th, 2009, 13:43

so now the question is where and when??

kamalaprosad · Nov 12th, 2009, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santanu Das

Friends,
Last Sunday we went to see the "Paaka dhaan khet" (Paddy fields :harvesting time) along Delhi road. It was a smooth 1.5 hours drive past Palsit of Burdwan & we got the paddy fields. The afternoon sun rays casting long shadows over the paddies and making them dazzle golden yellow ... was really a sight to see.Had a nice time there, walking down the fields, meeting local people.Burdwan is known as the "Rice bowl" of West Bengal.Had a nice time there.
Pack a snack at the Hindusthan Dhaba, food was simple but good.
Delhi road is too good , you just zooooom through it.
Got busy after returning home with some emergencies at home but thats another story.
Would plan The flower visit at end November.

Great santanu............ It seems you have started your WINTER festival...........lucky champ. I am keeping a look on your proposed flower festival, If free i may join you.
Kaushiks how is your father now ?????????? Hope he is fine and back home.

kausiks · Nov 14th, 2009, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamalaprosad

Great santanu............ It seems you have started your WINTER festival...........lucky champ. I am keeping a look on your proposed flower festival, If free i may join you.

Yes, Santanu - do give a couple of days notice. I also wish to join. By the way, where are your EBC trek photos???

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamalaprosad

Kaushiks how is your father now ?????????? Hope he is fine and back home.

KP, yes my father is better and was discharged last Friday. I have been out of Kolkata since the next day. Hoping to see him fully recovered when I return next week.

indracal · Nov 15th, 2009, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by kausiks

my father is better and was discharged last Friday. I have been out of Kolkata since the next day. Hoping to see him fully recovered when I return next week.

That's good news Kaushik. Santanu is also having some medical issues in his home front and wish him all the best!

We're in the final preparatory leg of our Himachal trip - and boy, am I excited!

We also went out y'day evening to North Kolkata to experience Allen's - report here: Kolkata nostalgia & gastronomy. The photos that we clicked are here.

My baby have taught me to enjoy small things in life once again, as I did in my childhood, and thanks to her, we all had a great evening y'day.

tintin8801 · Nov 16th, 2009, 01:06

ahaa... sweet meet ups...............

Akarn_navokas · Nov 16th, 2009, 21:39

A BIG HELLO to All of You from us 4 again. We had been out of touch for this long as our computer's motherboard had decided that it better not wait for 2012 AD and deserted us, not even giving us a chance to at least recover your mobile nos. which were saved in IM inbox only. It has been coaxed into action from today and here we are savouring whatever we've missed so far on this great site. We certainly missed attending the last meetup.
Loved to see the photos, especially of the new attendees. Thanks Indracal, Santanu and Kausik for keeping us updated and remembering us.

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Nov 2nd, 2009, 18:14	#1072
Santanu Das Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Alipur Posts: 73	Ok, I managed to talk to an actual farmer in Panskura over telephone (Used all my contacts :-)).He cultivates Asters (Lovely Violet,Pink & White flowers which blooms in late winter) I am given to understand that some other farmers are cultivating Gladiolis,Antihrinum & of course my fav yellow Chrys.He informed that budding has started for the Chrysanthemums and by the end of this month they should be in full bloom. So everyone relax,would update you all & make our plans.It would be a cool drive. Yesterday had a nice evening with the BEATLES tribute band from London,my entire family "Twist n shout"-ing to our favourite songs at CCFC ground.... Comfortably numb with Seagrams 100 pipers

Nov 12th, 2009, 13:33	#1074
Santanu Das Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Alipur Posts: 73	Friends, Last Sunday we went to see the "Paaka dhaan khet" (Paddy fields :harvesting time) along Delhi road. It was a smooth 1.5 hours drive past Palsit of Burdwan & we got the paddy fields. The afternoon sun rays casting long shadows over the paddies and making them dazzle golden yellow ... was really a sight to see.Had a nice time there, walking down the fields, meeting local people.Burdwan is known as the "Rice bowl" of West Bengal.Had a nice time there. Pack a snack at the Hindusthan Dhaba, food was simple but good. Delhi road is too good , you just zooooom through it. Got busy after returning home with some emergencies at home but thats another story. Would plan The flower visit at end November.

Nov 16th, 2009, 21:39	#1080
Akarn_navokas Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Posts: 390	A BIG HELLO to All of You from us 4 again. We had been out of touch for this long as our computer's motherboard had decided that it better not wait for 2012 AD and deserted us, not even giving us a chance to at least recover your mobile nos. which were saved in IM inbox only. It has been coaxed into action from today and here we are savouring whatever we've missed so far on this great site. We certainly missed attending the last meetup. Loved to see the photos, especially of the new attendees. Thanks Indracal, Santanu and Kausik for keeping us updated and remembering us.