Saranda

Saranda is a dense forest in the hilly regions of Jharkhand. The forest is situated at a height of 2000 ft and there are 700 hills in this area. The serene forests, hills, rivers, waterfalls and wild animals make Saranda, a nature lover's paradise. There are two hamlets on these hills - Kiriburu and Meghharaburu. These are inhabited by local tribal people.

How to Reach

You can reach Ghatshila from Howrah by train. Buses are available from there to Badojamda. From Badojamda you can hire jeeps to reach Kiriburu.


Accommodation

There are 3 forest bungalows in Saranda Forest - Thalkobad, Saraikella and Tirinposi. To obtain permit to roam around in the forest contact : District Officer (Forest), PO-Chaibasa, Singhbhum, Jharkhand-833201. Apart from these there are some hotels and lodges at Saranda.

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Kunjanagar

Kunjanagar is situated 7 km from the town of Falakata. The place is surrounded by rich forests and corn fields. There is a suspension bridge. On one side of the bridge is Kunjanagar and on the other side is Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. River Torsa is flowing in the middle of Kunjanagar and Jaldapara. A watch tower is there for seeing wild animals. The view from the tower is awe inspiring. The popularity of Kunjanagar for boating is increasing rapidly in the recent years.

Kunjanagar

How to Reach

The nearest station to Kunjanagar is Falakata. Kunjanagar is 10 km from Falakata. Hired cars are available.

Accommodation

Kunjanagar Eco Park. Tariff - Rs. 1200. Tel: 9933871663.

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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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