Parmadan Deer Park

This deer park is also known as Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated at a distance of 113 km from Kolkata, this park is located on the banks of river Ichamati and spreads over an area of 92 hectares. There is a children's park, zoo and tourist bungalow in this wildlife sanctuary. Famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay's house is located nearby. There are about 400 deers in this deer park. You can also go for a boat ride down the river. All this will surely make you mesmerized.

Parmadan Deer Park

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How to Reach

From Sealdah you can board Bongaon Local and reach Bongaon station. From there you can take a rickshaw to reach Matganj bus stand. From here you can catch a Duttafulia bound bus and disembark at Naldugri. The sanctuary is just 3 km from Naldugri. You can take a van rickshaw to get to the sanctuary from Naldugri.

Accommodation

WBFDC Parmadan Eco Tourism Centre. Tariff - Rs. 400-700. Tel: 033-22258549.

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Lataguri

Lataguri is a small village located outside Gorumara National Park. The village serves as an entry point for Gorumara National Park. The Chapramari National Park is also located about 30 km from here. Permits for entering these parks are available from Lataguri village. For this you can contact - Interpretation Centre, Forest Department, Tel: (03561) 266220. You can reach Bhotpatty by bus or car from Lataguri. You can visit Jalpesh Shivmandir which is located 3 km from Bhotpatty.

How to Reach

Lataguri is located 50 km from Jalpaiguri. You can reach Siliguri directly from Kolkata. From there you can reach Mainaguri or Domohoni by bus. From here you can get to Lataguri by hired car.


Accommodation

Hotel Sonali. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2200. Tel: 9832577394.
Silver Ridge Resort, Tariff - Rs. 950-1600. Tel: 03561-266402.
Green Lagoon Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1600-2800. Tel: 9434019342.
Resort Mayur. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 03561-266347.

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Shanti Sarovar

Shanti Sarovar is located near Shantipur in the district North 24 Parganas. A picnic spot has come up in the vicinity of this lake. Sonajhuri forest surrounds this lake. It is an ideal spot for picnic during the winter.

Information

A cemented place is there for cooking purpose. There is a resting room too.
Book this picnic spot from Mohanpur Panchayet Office.
There are swings, slips and boating facility in the lake for amusement.
You have to buy things required for picnic from Barrackpore or Palta market.

How to Reach

From Sealdah Main Railway Station you can get local train and then disembark at Barrackpore or Palta. From here you can take auto which will take you to Mohanpur Shanti Sarovar Picnic Spot.

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Kalyani Picnic Garden

Kalyani Picnic Garden is an excellent picnic spot situated in Nadia district of West Bengal. You can have picnic in the open ground or book sheds for picnic. Total 14 sheds are there. There is a children's corner consisting of slips, swings, seesaw etc. for entertainment of children. The garden is set in a natural ambiance surrounded by lots of trees. You can also visit Hanseswari Mandir or Tribeni from here.

Kalyani Picnic Garden

Information

Entry Fee : Rs. 15/-.
Charges for booking picnic spot : Rs. 200/- (Pagoda Shed), Rs. 500/- (Tally Shed).
Open Ground Picnic Charges : Rs. 100/-
Drinking water and toilet facilities are there in this picnic garden.
Arrangements for picnic can be bought from the local market which is 2-3 minutes from the garden.
Catering service is also available.
For booking and other information call 9339876823.


How to Reach

You can reach Kalyani Simanta from Sealdah by local train. The picnic garden is just 3 minutes walking distance from the station.

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Pedong

Pedong is situated 21 km away from the town of Kalimpong. Situated at an height of 5000 ft above sea level the town is surrounded with oak, pine and devdaru trees. One can also get a panoramic view of the town and the hills from Tinchuley hill. The town of Pedong consists of two parts. One is called the upper and the other is called lower. Most of the attractions are located in the lower part. One of them is the Pedong Monastery. This monastery was constructed by the Bhutanis in the year 1837. The ancient curvings of the temple are worth seeing. To experience the natural beauty of Pedong you must visit Dumsang Fort which was ruined by the British in the year 1864. The newest attraction of Pedong is the Tinchuley Hill. From Tinchuley Sunrise Point one can get a view of Namchi in the South, Kalimpong in the East, Tiger Hill in the North and Siliguri in the West. Other attractions include Ramitey, Franco Swiss Museum, Silence Valley, Reshi River, Rikkisum and Crosshill.

Pedong

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata station to New Jalpaiguri. Buses and shared jeeps are plying between Siliguri and Kalimpong. Pedong-bound shared cars are leaving Kalimpong every hour. You can also get cars for Pedong from Algara.


Accommodation

Silk Route Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 2500. Tel: 9932828753.
Jalep La Village Resort. Tel: 9932744403. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1000, Four Bed Rs. 1200, Cottage Rs. 1500.
Dumsang Guest House. Tariff - Rs. 800-2000. Tel: 03552-281212.
Pedong Valley Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1500-400. Tel: 9002503203.

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Geonkhali

Geonkhali is located at the point where the three rivers Rupnarayan, Bhagirathi and Damodar meet. This makes Geonkhali a very scenic and beautiful place. In winter many tourists come here to spend some days or just for a picnic. From here a path goes to Haldia Development Authority Tourist Complex. You can see ships coming in and going out. You can also visit Mahishadal from here.

Geonkhali

How to Reach

You can reach Nurpur from Esplanade by bus. It will take about one and half hour to reach there. From Nurpur you can get launch which will take you to Geonkhali. This will take half an hour.



Accommodation

You can stay at Tribeni Sangam Tourist Complex. There are three guest houses - Rupnarayan, Ganga and Damodar. Tariff - Double bed Rs. 300, Four bed suite Rs. 400-500, AC double bed Rs. 800-900, Suite Rs. 1200. Advance booking : Linkage - 124/B, Lenin Sarani, Kolkata- 700013

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Gorumara

Gorumara is the fifth National Park of West Bengal. Located at a distance of 50 km from Jalpaiguri, this forest covers an area of 79 km. One can see rhinos, elephants, bisons, leopard, gaur, sambhar and many other species of deer here. You will also see innumerable peacocks dancing. There are four watch towers - Yatraprosad, Medla, Chandrachur and Chukchuki. In winter lots of birds can be seen at Chukchuki. The Gorumara National Park remains open for visitors in the winter season from 16th September to 19th February and during the summer season from 1st March to 15th June. One can get entry permit to the national park from Lataguri Nature Interpretation Centre.

Gorumara National Park

How to Reach

Train are running from Sealdah to New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri. Hired cars are available from New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri to reach Lataguri, the entry point of Gorumara National Park. Buses are also plying from Siliguri to Gorumara.

Accommodation

Unique Inn. Tariff: Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 9800868534.
Silver Ridge Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2200. Tel: 9434057616.
Orchid Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9007125566.
Tuskers Den Forest Resort. Tariff: Rs. 900-2100. Tel: 03561-266449.
Resort Green Heaven. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9434367709.
Greenery Eco Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1400-2000. Tel: 9831917143.
Hotel Sonali. Tariff: Rs. 800-2050. Tel: 9641797771, 7031099374.
Lake View Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1100-1400. Tel: 8436998436.
Resort Mayur. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 03561–266347.

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