Day Trip Near Pondicherry, Paradise Island

The beach shack

About 8 km from Pondicherry situated in Chunnamber, Paradise Island/ Beach.It is a small Island surrounded by sea.Paradise Island was breath-taking, and the day spent in their refreshed our mind. From Chunnamber, we took a boat. Speed Boats are also available. It was a 20 min exotic journey on the backwater which was surrounded by coconut trees.

These Shacks are Ideal to stay away from Sun

The boat Cost 75 INR person. (20 min ride)
Speed Boat for 2 persons 800 INR for 15 min OR 4 person 600 INR -15 min. These boats take you back from the island later on by 5 pm.It's free of cost.The boat Cost 75 INR person. (20 min ride)

Speed Boat for 2 persons 800 INR for 15 min OR 4 person 600 INR -15 min. These boats take you back from the island later on by 5pm.It's free of cost.

What makes it different is that just opposite to the backwater there is the Paradise beach which is surrounded by sea.The water is very clean for bathing and so is the beach. You can have a nice time in the water. Don't forget to take Sunscreen Lotion as the sun will roast you. You can take your swimming costume and change there. Small huts are available for changing though I have not seen anyone wearing bikini and swimming. The positive point is that it's not crowded by people.There are no water activities available, but you can bring your own volleyball or rent it. Chunnamber offers water activities in the backwater lake.There are arrangements for lunch in the beach too. Small restaurants and beer shops are available and also resting huts. By 5 pm, you need to return back from the Island.

Exotic Backwater surrounded by coconut trees

• How to reach:- 
• Pondicherry -to Chunnamber you can take either an auto rickshaw or a bus. Bus fare is 6 INR and an auto fare is 120 INR per ride.

• Best time to Visit: - Oct -march

• Things which I didnt like:

The beer and food shop were not up to the mark. The beer didn't seem to be of good brand (draught was the name) and it was yellow in color.

Chai Break Restaurant Kolkata

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Our Sunday Brunch was well planned at Chai Break. If you haven't visited this restaurant try it out and you will surely thank me for this amazing place. Located right beside the BBQ nation, Salt Lake Sec 5, this place is a must-try-out lunch in Kolkata.  They have a hookah lounge for people who wants to enjoy an evening adda while puffing flavoured hookahs.The hookah corner was beautifully decorated  with guitars hanging on the wall giving it a kickass look !! The tables for lunch were little small for 8 of us to fit in but we managed somehow. Their buffet starts at 1 pm, the starters were served by the waiter. Items included chicken tengri kabab, chicken changezi, tandoori, fish kebabs, baby corn,  pizza, mutton seekh kebab, prawns etc. They also served chef's special chicken wings which were lip smacking.!! The Buffet also includes mocktail but as it was not available on that day we  were been given soft drinks can. I was so full gulping the kebabs that I hardly had any energy and space in my tummy to try out the main course. Their main course includes biriyani, mutton rogan josh,  salads, soups and henceforth. Lastly, the dessert was served with ice-cream, pastries and other sweet items. I was so full that I literally felt dizzy eating so much of kebabs that I planned to skip my dinner for that day. But truly at this price its worth a try.

Pros:

• Tasty food /Variety
• Kebabs were really good
• Lunch 12 Noon to 4 PM Mon-Sun
• Buffet :Rs 449 incl Tax

Cons:

• Quiet Far From South Kolkata ( So upsetting)
• Space issue
• They serve the food to fast...!!! Faster than Rajdhani Express! :P

Make sure you reserve your seats before hand, as we had faced a little problem because of some miscommunication.

Do share your views about this restaurant