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Awards & Recognition
Milestones & Honours in Our Journey
At Nihar On The Ganges, recognition has never been the pursuit — preservation has. Yet along our journey of restoring a riverside mansion into Kolkata’s only heritage homestay on the Ganges, our commitment to sustainability, cultural continuity, and community empowerment has been honoured by distinguished institutions across India.
Each accolade stands as a milestone in our living legacy — a testament to responsible hospitality rooted in heritage.
🏆 2023
ICRT India Responsible Tourism Award
Category: Sustainable & Responsible Tourism
Recognised by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (India), this honour celebrated our Bhasa Sutra initiative — a cross-border cultural and eco-conscious travel movement promoting peace, understanding, and sustainable journeys along shared heritage corridors.
🏆 2024
MSME Business Woman Award
This award recognised the entrepreneurial journey behind Nihar On The Ganges — from restoration of a heritage riverside mansion to building a model of community-driven tourism in Kolkata.
🏆 2025
Business World – Woman Leader of the Year
A national recognition celebrating leadership in sustainable hospitality and heritage entrepreneurship, acknowledging our efforts in preserving architectural legacy while creating meaningful employment and cultural revival.
🏆 2021
Best Leisure Product – TTF Kolkata
Nihar On The Ganges was honoured as the Best Leisure Product at TTF Kolkata 2021 — one of India’s leading travel trade exhibitions. This recognition affirmed our distinctive positioning as a boutique heritage villa offering immersive riverside experiences at Sukhchar, Panihati.
🏛 Ministry NIDHI Recognition
Nihar On The Ganges is proudly listed on the Ministry of Tourism’s NIDHI Portal as Kolkata’s only showcased heritage accommodation unit on the river Ganges — a significant institutional validation of our authenticity and compliance.
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