Duarsini

Duarsini is located in the border of the districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand. Forests of Sal, Segun and Piyal and small hills surround Duarsini. Satgudum river is flowing through this place. Duarsini is inhabited by the tribals. It is a perfect place for those who want to spend their weekend with nature.

Sightseeing and Activities

You can visit the tribal villages and witness their simple, traditional lifestyle. The forest embracing Duarsini is another attraction. It is home to wild animals like bears, wild pig, elephants, hyena and wolf. If you are lucky, then you might catch a glimpse of these animals in their own natural habitat. Sit on the bank of the Satgudum River and feel rejuvenated as you listen to the endless chirping of birds, bubbling of the rivulet and stare at the vast open sky above you.

Best Time to Visit

Duarsini can be visited round the year except during the summer.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Ghatsila. It takes around 3 hours to reach Ghatsila from Howrah. From Ghatshila you can get hired car to reach Duarsini which is 20 km from there.



Accommodation

WBFDC Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 600. Tel: 03252-222604, 9475039889.
For booking, contact: WBFDC, 6/A Raja Subodh Mullick Square, 7th Floor, Kolkata - 700013. Tel: 033-22370060.

Note: This forest bungalow is currently closed.

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Information

All arrangements for cooking has to be brought from Kolaghat Station Market or Deulti.
There is a Inspection Bungalow of the PWD.
This bungalow consists of 4 rooms. Tariff - Rs. 500/-
For booking contact: Executive Engineer, PWD (Road), Govt. of West Bengal, 4, BBD Bag, Floor No. - 5, Kolkata - 700001.


How to Reach

You can reach Deulti from Howrah by train. Auto and Van Rickshaws are available from Deulti station to reach Naupala Picnic Spot. You can also reach Naupala by crossing the Rupnarayan River bridge over River Rupnarayan from Kolaghat station.

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How to Reach

You can reach New Jalpaiguri from Kolkata by train. From there you can get jeep or car in sharing basis to reach Gangtok. Or else you can reach Sikkim Nationalised Transport bus terminus in Siliguri by auto and then reach Gangtok by bus. Jeeps are also running from Siliguri to Gangtok.


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Hotel Paradise. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200. Tel: 9832036610.
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Gadiara

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Gadiara

How to Reach

You can reach Bagnan from Howrah by train. From there you can get bus which will take you to Gadiara. Direct bus is also running from Esplanade to Gadiara. Another way to reach Gadiara is to get to Nurpur by bus. From there ferry service is available to cross the river and reach Gadiara.


Accommodation

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Gadiara Lodge and Resort. Tariff - Rs. 600-1200. Tel: 03214-263106.

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How to Reach

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Hotel Chandra Residency. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1600. Tel: 9162898575, 9304286799.
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How to Reach

13149 Kanchankanya Express is running from Sealdah to New Mal Junction. From there cars are available on hire basis to get to Chapramari. Distance is 30 km. Car charges around Rs. 1500.


Accommodation

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Samsing

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Samsing

How to Reach

Trains and buses are running from Siliguri to Chalsa. Distance is 64 km. You can reach Chalsa by Bhutan or Alipurduar bound bus and then you can get jeep which will take you to Samsing.


Accommodation

WBFDC Nature Education and Wilderness Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1300-1700. Booking: WBFDC, 6A Raja Subodh Mallick Square, Kolkata - 700013, Tel: 033-22370060.
Tempula Inn. Tariff - Rs. 1300-2800. Tel: 9674900101.
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