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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