Falta

Falta (ফলতা Phaltā) is a riverside town in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It was originally a Dutch settlement, then a British retreat when Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah captured Calcutta (Kolkata). Now, Falta is one of the many riverside picnic spots in South 24 Parganas.

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Map
Map of Falta

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  • 22.3008188.105471 Bose Institute. Home to a small botanical garden, where J. C. Bose used to experiment on plant resonance. Needs permission from the authority to enter the garden. OSM directions (updated Jul 2025)
  • 22.28969288.1057692 Dutch Fort. Remains of the Dutch Fort (Q124247829) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jul 2025)

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There are multiple riverside resorts in Falta. Some are for budget-friendly weekenders, while others are for splurge tourists.

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