Pakyong

Pakyong is a small town in the foothills of the Great Himalayas located in Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 1700 m Pakyong is surrounded by hills and forests. The main attraction of Pakyong is Jhandidara Viewpoint at a height of 6000 ft. It offers panoramic views of the town and the nearby hills. Apart from it there are other attractions like Pacheykhani Cave, Shivalaya Temple and Changey Monastery.

Pakyong

How to Reach

Pakyong is 140 km from New Jalpaiguri and 30 km from Gangtok. You can reach Pakyong from Siliguri by bus. Hired cars are also available from Kalimpong and Gangtok to reach Pakyong.

Accommodation

A few basic lodging amenities are available for staying at Pakyong.

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Barkul

Barkul is located beside the Chilika Lake in the state of Odisha. Spanning over an area of 1100 sq. km Chilika Lake hosts a variety of aquatic and marine animals. There are three tourist places which are gateways to Chilika - Satpada, Rambha and Barkul. The green hills, small villages, beautiful river beds make Barkul an exciting weekend destination. There are several small islands in the lake. You can take a motorboat ride and visit these small yet beautiful islets. During winter many migratory birds are seen in Chilika Lake.

Barkul

How to Reach

You can board Chennai-bound trains from Howrah and disembark at Balugaon station. From there you can hire a car or auto rickshaw to Barkul. Barkul is 8 km from Balugaon.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas. Tariff - Rs. 900-2400. Tel: 06756-257488.

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Dhabaleswar

Dhabaleswar is a small island on River Mahanadi. It is located 27 km from the town of Cuttack. A temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva is situated here. The name of the island has been derived from the name of the temple. The place is serene and scenic. You can also go for a memorable boat ride in the river. Overall this is a good place to spend your weekend in serenity.

Dhabaleswar

How to Reach

You can reach Cuttack from Howrah by train. Autos and rickshaws are available from the station to reach Badambari Bus Stand. Buses and cars ply from Badambari Bus Stand to Mangeshwar. There is a hanging foot bridge through which you can reach the island.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthasala. Tariff - Rs. 300-600. Tel: 0671-2312225.

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Kechki

Kechki is located 9 km from Betla National Park. The place is surrounded by forests of Sal, Teak, Arjun and Mahua trees. The confluence of rivers Koel and Orsa, the distant hills and serene environment of Kechki is in one word wonderful.

How to Reach

You can board Shaktipunj Express from Howrah and disembark at Daltonganj. Kechki is 19 km from here. Buses, jeeps and passengers trains are available from Daltonganj to reach Kechki.


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Accommodation

Kechki Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 800. Tel: 9432593076.
The Forest bungalow at Kechki is being newly renovated. Please contact before visiting. Otherwise, you can also consider staying at Betla which is a 10-15 minutes drive from Kechki. Here are some accommodation options at Betla.
JTDC Hotel Van Vihar. Tariff - Rs. 550-950. Tel: 06562-226513, 9973284410.
Hotel Jayshree. Tariff - Rs. 540-1600. Tel: 9939338590, 8539876580.
Hotel Chandra Residency. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1600. Tel: 9162898575, 9304286799.
Hotel Debjani. Tariff - Rs. 400-600. Tel: 06562-286518.

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Goilkera

Goilkera is an extremely beautiful tourist spot. The chirping of birds, the distant hills and the tribal villages will make you spellbound. Goilkera has still not become a popular tourist destination due to lack of publicity. Those who will once come to Goilkera will never forget it. Mahadevshal Mandir is 5 km from Goilkera. A small waterfalls is located a few distance away. The Ashram of Shankaracharya is located nearby.

Mahadevshal Mandir

How to Reach

You can reach Goilkera directly from Howrah by Ispat Express.

Accommodation

There is no good option for staying here. It is better to stay at Ghatshila or Tatanagar.

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Kapilash

Kapilash situated at an altitude of 1575 ft is also known as Kailash of Odisha. The town of Dhenkanal is the gateway to Kapilash. A temple of Lord Shiva is located atop the hill. To get to the temple one has to climb 1390 steps. The way to the temple is thrilling with dense forests on both sides of the path. There is a motorable road too. The singing birds, colourful butterflies and amazing waterfalls will mesmerize you. A temple of Lord Vishwanath is also there in Kapilash. There is a small zoo at the foothills of Kapilash. It remains closed on Tuesdays. The Gharial Breeding Centre and Science Park are an added attraction to the tourists. You can go for boating in the lake situated beside the zoo.

Kapilash

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Dhenkanal. It takes about 7 hours to reach Dhenkanal from Howrah. Alternatively, you can also reach Cuttack from Howrah and Shalimar by train. From Badambari Bus Stand in Cuttack you can get bus or taxi to reach Dhenkanal, 21 km from away. Buses, trekkers and taxis are available from Dhenkanal in order to reach Kapilash.

Accommodation

Hotel Nirupama Kapilas. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1300. Tel: 06762-280419.
Hotel Nirupama Dhenkanal. Tariff - Rs. 1250-1950. Tel: 06762-286617.

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Tashiding

Tashiding is a small village situated near Pelling in West Sikkim. The place is surrounded by hills and forests. River Rathong and River Rangeet is gushing past Tashiding. The sole attraction is the Tashiding Monastery which was built during the 17th century. The sculpture and carvings of this monastery is worth seeing.

Tashiding Monastery

How to Reach

You can reach New Jalpaiguri from Sealdah by train. From there hired cars are available to reach Pelling. You can get to Tashiding from Pelling.

Accommodation

Hotel Blue Bird. Tariff - Rs. 1000 onwards. Tel: 03595-243248.

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Rajabhatkhawa

Rajabhatkhawa is a small town located on the outskirts of Buxa Tiger Reserve. It is the main gateway to the tiger reserve. A Vulture Breeding Centre has been developed at Rajabhatkhawa by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC). The place is surrounded by dense forest which gives an unmatched beauty to it. The green forests, grey hills, cascading river, roar of the tigers make Rajabhatkhawa an ideal spot for experiencing jungle tourism at its best. You can visit the nearby Buxa Tiger Reserve. Entry permits for the Tiger Reserve are issued from Nature Interpretation Centre at Rajabhatkhawa. One can go for a 5 km trek to Buxa Fort. You can visit Sikiajhora from Rajabhatkhawa via Damanpur where you can experience a boat ride through the Buxa Tiger Reserve. The forest of Chilapata and Jayanti is also worth a visit.

Rajabhatkhawa

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata station to New Jalpaiguri. You can reach Rajabhatkhawa from Siliguri by train. Otherwise you can reach New Alipurduar from Sealdah by train and then get to Rajabhatkhawa by car or auto. Rajabhatkhawa is 17 km from Alipurduar..

Accommodation

WBFDC Buxa Jungle Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1200-4000. Tel: 03564-255129.
Reem Hotel and Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 900-1200. Tel: 9474844943.
Grassy Lips Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1200. Tel: 9434630954.
Damanpur Forest Bungalow. For booking contact: Deputy Field Director, Buxa Tiger Reserve (West), P.O. Alipurduar Court, Jalpaiguri, Tel: 03564-255129. Kolkata booking: WBFDC, 6A Raja Subodh Mallick Square, 7th Floor, Kolkata-700013. Tel: 033-22370060.

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Chilapata

Chilapata is a dense forest situated near Jaldapara National Park. The place hosts a variety of wild animals including rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, elephants, bison and various species of deers. Chilapata is of historical importance too. The ruins of the 'Nalraja Garh' constructed during the Gupta Period can be seen here.

Chilapata Forest

How to Reach

Chilapata is 35 km from Alipurduar. You can reach New Alipurduar from Howrah by train. Buses are running from Alipurduar to Chilapata.

Accommodation

Chilapata Jungle Camp. Tariff - Rs. 1200-1500. Tel: 9733000440.
Resort Chilapata Green. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2400. Tel: 9679602505.
Bamboo Village Resort. Tariff - Rs. 2000-3500. Tel: 9007002817.

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Mahishrekha

Mahishrekha Picnic Spot is located 4 km from Kulgachia station on the Howrah-Kharagpur Main Line. The place is situated on the banks of river Damodar. It is an ideal spot for picnic in Winter.

Information

There is a bunglow at Mahishrekha. To stay here contact Howrah Zilla Parishad in advance. Address: 10, Biplabi Harendranath Ghosh Sarani, 2nd Floor, Howrah. Tel: 033-26384633
All arrangements for picnic has to bought from the market near Kulgachia station.
You can also go for a boat ride in River Damodar.

How to Reach

You can reach Kulgachia station from Howrah by train. Auto rickshaws and buses are available from Kulgachia to reach Mahishrekha Picnic Spot.

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Raidak

Raidak Forest is situated near Alipurduar. On the way to Raidak one will see lush green tea gardens on the sides of the road. A number of species of birds such as parrots, koel, bulbuli, lalmunia are seen here. This forest is also inhabited by wild pigs, Gaur, elephants and several other animals. The calm forest, cascading rivers and majestic hills will make you mesmerized. You can also visit Raimatang and Bhutanghat (Indo-Bhutan Border) from here. Best time to visit Raidak is October to January. Raidak Forest remains closed from June to September.

Raidak

How to Reach

You can reach New Alipurduar from Sealdah or Kolkata by train. From Alipurduar one can get bus or jeep to reach Shamukkhola. Raidak Forest is just 3 km from Shamukkhola.

Accommodation

You can stay at Raidak Forest Bungalow.
For booking contact: Deputy Field Director, Buxa Tiger Reserve (East), Post - Alipurduar Court, Alipurduar- 736122. Tel: 03564-256005.

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Sabuj Deep

Sabuj Deep is a magnificent picnic spot run by Hooghly Zilla Parishad and WBSFDC. The place is situated at a distance of 75 km from Kolkata. It is an islet located near Balagarh at the confluence of Behula and Hooghly rivers. Spanning over an area of 180 bigha, Sabuj Deep Picnic Spot is dotted with pine, palm, eucalyptus, teak, Mahogony and other trees. The picnic spot hosts a children's park, flower garden, restaurant and a view tower. You can also go for a boat ride in the river.

Sabuj Deep

Information

Sabuj Dwip remains open from 8 am to 6 pm.
Boat fare - Rs. 50/- per head.
Toilet and drinking water facilities is available here. There is a park too.
A few restaurants, tea and soft drinks stalls are set up during the peak season.
All arrangements for picnic has to be brought from Balagarh market.
There is no need to book the picnic spot in advance.
For more information about picnic at Sabuj Deep call 9933963219.



How to Reach

You can get trains from Howrah and Sealdah to reach Somra Bazar. From there you can take a van rickshaw ride to Sukhadia village. Sabuj Deep Ghat is located in Sukhadia village from where motor boats are plying to Sabuj Deep.

Chilkigarh

Chilkigarh is the newest addition to the tourist map of Midnapore district. Chilkigarh is located at a distance of 20 km from Jhargram. A new tourist centre beside the Dulung river has come up here which spans over an area of 100 acres. There is an artificial lake having boating facilities. This tourist centre is still not popular among tourists. So if you want to spend a weekend in solitude then Chilkigarh is the right place.

Chilkigarh

How to Reach

You can avail local trains running from Howrah to reach Kharagpur. From there you can get trains to reach Gidhni. Chilkigarh is 5 km from Gidhni station. You can travel this distance by auto rickshaw or trekker.

Accommodation

You cannot stay at Chilkigarh. For accommodation you have to come back to Gidhni. There are several hotels, lodges and guest houses at Gidhni to cater to your requirements.

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Bethuadahari

Bethuadahari is a calm, serene and peaceful forest situated in Nadia district in the state of West Bengal. A wildlife sanctuary has come up at Bethuadahari which spans over an area of 165 acres. Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is actually a deer park. Inside the forest you will see innocent deers grazing on the lush green grounds. More than 500 deers inhabit this forest. Other animals which are found in Bethuadahari include wild cats, peacocks, snakes and various species of birds. It is the perfect destination to spend your weekend. You can also visit Palashi, 24 km from here. The battle of Plassey was fought between Siraj Ud Daulah and Robert Clive at the grounds of Palashi. Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary remains open from 8 am to 4 pm.

Bethuadahari

How to Reach

Trains  are running from Kolkata station to Bethuadahari. It takes approximately two and a half hours to reach Bethuadahari from Kolkata. From there you can take a rickshaw ride to get to the sanctuary. You can also board a Berhampur bound bus from Kolkata to reach Bethuadahari.


Accommodation

WBFDC Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 200-500. Tel: 03472-252362.
Bethuadahari Regulated Market Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 200-400.

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Machranga Deep

Machranga Deep is a small island situated in the middle of the Ichamati river near Taki in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. It used to be an excellent picnic spot during the winter season. But nowadays, due to excessive mud and lack of proper infrastructure one can get on this island only during the high tide. Hence the picnic spot has been closed. However you can take a motor boat ride from Taki to go near the island.

Machranga Deep

Information

You can visit the island by motor boat from Taki.
Motor Boat Charges - Rs. 30/- per head, Rs. 600-800/- for full boat.
Several species of birds like parrot, bulbul and kingfisher are seen here.
Since it is impossible to picnic at Machranga Dwip, you can instead check out the wide range of picnic spots at Taki.

How to Reach

You can reach Taki Road station from Sealdah by Hasnabad Local. From there van rickshaws are available which will take you to Ferry Dock. You can reach Machranga Deep from there by motor boat.

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Kulik Bird Sanctuary

Kulik Bird Sanctuary (Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary) is claimed as Asia's second largest bird sanctuary. Spanning over an area of 130 hectares this sanctuary is home to 164 species of birds including Asian Koel, Red Whiskered Bulbul, Munia, White Breasted Water Hen, Magpie Robin, Parakeet etc. Every year thousands of migratory birds visit this sanctuary during winter. There is a watchtower for bird watching. Apart from birds there are around 64 species of butterflies and various species of reptiles at this sanctuary. The best time to visit Kulik is from September to January.

Birds at the Kulik Bird Sanctuary

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How to Reach

You can reach Raiganj station from Kolkata Terminal by train. It takes 10 hours to reach Raiganj from Kolkata. Buses are also plying from Esplanade to Raiganj. Kulik is 3 km from Raiganj. Rickshaws are available from Raiganj to reach Kulik.

Accommodation

WBTDC Raiganj Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 700-1200. Tel: 9733008791.
North Dinajpur Zilla Parishad Bungalow, Raiganj. Tel: 03523-252272.
Hotel Vinayak. Tariff - Rs. 800-2200. Tel: 03523-242082, 9933921321.
Hotel Mamata’s. Tariff - Rs. 400-1000. Tel: 9804516673.

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Garchumuk

Garchumuk is an ideal weekend destination located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It is a popular picnic spot too. The place is situated at the confluence of River Hooghly and River Damodar offering a beautiful view of the two rivers. Hundreds of visitors flock to Garchumuk to view the spectacular barrage called Atanna Gate (58 No. Gate) where 58 lock gates have been built. The Deer Park at Garchumuk is an added attraction. One can also go for a boat ride in the River Damodar.

Garchumuk

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How to Reach

You can reach Uluberia from Howrah by train. From there buses are running to Garchumuk. Apart from this Garchumuk can be reached from Kolkata by bus. You can board Gadiara bound buses from Esplanade bus terminus and disembark at Atanna Gate.

Accommodation

WBFDC Garchumuk Eco Tourism Centre. Tariff - Rs. 2000-2500. Tel: 033-23350064.
Howrah Zilla Parishad Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 250-1000. Tel: 033-26384633.

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Tumbani

Tumbani (also spelled as Tumboni) is a tribal village situated in the border area of Jharkhand and West Bengal. At Tumbani, one can experience nature at its best in a rural setting with Brahmani river flowing on one side. Tumbani is flanked by Kalipahar Forest on one side and Patalpahari village on the other. You can also visit Moluti from here, where the famous Bengali Saint Bamakhyapa had spent his childhood.

Tumbani

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How to Reach

From Howrah you can reach Rampurhat by train. Auto rickshaws and jeeps are available from there to get to Tumbani.



Accommodation

Tumbani Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 900. For booking contact: DFO, Suri, Birbhum. Tel: 03462-255262.

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Suakhal

Suakhal is a popular picnic spot which was developed by Hooghly Zilla Parishad. Spanning over an area of 8 acres, Suakhal Tourist Centre features an Energy Education Park. There are ample things for amusement at Suakhal. You will see Botanical Garden, Herb Garden, Flower Garden, Wonderland and many more things. There is boating facility and children's playground.

Information

Charges per picnic spot : Rs. 25/- (Maximum 40 persons in one spot)
Entry Fee : Rs. 10/- per head
There are several cottages for resting purposes.
Charges for booking a cottage : Rs. 200/-
The park remains open from 8 am to 6 pm.
For more information, contact : Hooghly Zilla Parishad, Chinsurah, Hooghly. Tel: 033-26842135.


How to Reach

You have to reach Adisaptagram station from Howrah by train. The station lies on Howrah-Bardhhaman Main Line. From there you can reach Suakhal by rickshaw. Suakhal can also be reached from Serampore by bus (Route No. 12/C/1).

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