Week End Tour

Topchanchi

Topchanchi is a small town located in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. The place hosts one of the largest artificial lakes of India. The lake is nestled in the green hills and forests of the surrounding area. A number of species of fishes are seen in the waters of this lake. In the winter, hundreds of migratory birds from different countries come here which increase the beauty of the lake. Topchanchi has yet not made its place in the tourist map due to lack of publicity.

Topchanchi Lake

How to Reach

Many trains are running from Howrah to Dhanbad. Buses, minibuses, jeeps and trekkers are plying from there to Topchanchi. Direct buses are also available from Kolkata to reach Dhanbad.

Accommodation

Lake House
Hotel Shan E Punjab

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Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Munger district of Bihar. Situated at the foothills of Mahadev hill, this wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 681 sq. km. The forest of Bhimbandh hosts abundant Sal, Mahua, Shimul, Haritaki, Amlaki, Arjuna and other trees. The Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals like leopard, tiger, sambhar, bear, bison, chital, wolf etc. Apart from these there are numerous birds in the forest. There are hotsprings adjacent to the wildlife Sanctuary. The waters of the hotsprings have a temperature of around 52°-62°C. The place is ideal as a weekend destination but still it is not much popular among tourists. There are several attractions near Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary including the Kumari Falls, Rameshwar Kund and Kharagpur Lake.

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach

You can reach Bariarpur station from Howrah by train. BSRTC buses are plying from the local bus stand to Kharagpur. Jeeps are available from Kharagpur to reach Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 km from there.

Accommodation

There are two forest bungalows here. Both the bungalows are adjacent to the sanctuary. For booking contact: DFO, P.O. Kharagpur, Dist. Munger, Bihar.

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Tajpur

Tajpur is one of the newest beach resorts of West Bengal. The virgin sea beach of Tajpur is dotted with palm trees. One can see numerous red crabs in the beach which makes it look red in colour. The place is calm and serene and is still not much popular among tourists. Several fishing villages are located near Tajpur. Another attraction of Tajpur is the lagoon. The lagoon is quite deep and the view of it is wonderful especially during low tides. But it is not at all safe to bath in the beach adjacent to the lagoon. Mandarmani, another new beach is situated on the other side of the lagoon. There is no electricity in Tajpur and current in the resorts and hotels is generated by generators. View of sunrise and sunset in the sea waters is an extraordinary experience. Adventure lovers can go for parasailing and other water sports which are organized here.

Tajpur

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How to Reach

Tajpur is located 170 km from Kolkata. Trains are running from Howrah to Ramnagar Bengal. It takes less than 3 hours to reach Ramnagar from Howrah. From there hired cars are available to get to Tajpur. You can also disembark at Kanthi or Digha Flag Station and reach Balusai More from there by bus or car. Balusai More can also be reached directly from Kolkata by Digha bound buses. Motor Van and rickshaws ply from Balusai More to Tajpur.

Accommodation

Tajpur Nature Camp. Tariff - Rs. 1600-2000. Tel: 9831631630.

Tajpur Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 1200-1800. Tel: 9830271064.
Blue Lagoon Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1200-3000. Tel: 033-26672764.
Mouchak Hotels and Resorts. Tariff - Rs. 1500-2500. Tel: 9836381770.
Sagar Kinare. Tariff - Rs. 1250-3000. Tel: 9732592801.
Lake View Village Resort. Tariff - Rs. 850-2950. Tel: 9932403257.
New Sonar Bangla Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1100-2500. Tel: 7407187869.
Mallickaa Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1400-2700. Tel: 9609595667.
Sabuj Saikat Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1400-2600. Tel: 9830070011.

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Panchalingeswar

Panchalingeswar is a quaint village located in the hilly areas of Balasore district in Odisha. The tranquility and scenic beauty of nature makes Panchalingeswar an ideal weekend getaway. The prime attraction of this place is the Panchalingeswar Temple which is situated on top of a hill close to the Nilagiri hills. One has to climb 263 stairs to reach the temple that houses five Shivalingas immersed in a small water flow. You can also opt for a 3 km walk through the tribal village to reach Khumkut Dam.

Panchalingeswar

Accommodation

OTDC Panthasala. Tariff - Rs. 800-2050. Tel: 06782-211959.
Roopark. Tel: 9830224045.

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Chandragiri

Chandragiri is a small town situated in Odisha. The town of Chandragiri is inhabited by Tibetan people. These people had arrived from Tibet in the year 1959 following China Aggression in Tibet. If you come to Chandragiri, you will feel as if you have landed at mini Tibet. There is Buddhist Monastery with colourful flags. The main attraction for tourists is the lifestyle of the people in this hilly village. Apart from traditional foods like momo and thuppa, Tibetan handicrafts are also available here. You can visit Chandragiri from Taptapani by hired car and come back before night. Chandragiri is 35 km from Taptapani. Taptapani is primarily known for its hotspring which is said to have healing abilities.

Chandragiri Monastery

How to Reach

You can reach Berhampur from Howrah or Shalimar by train. Taptapani is located at a distance of 48 km from Berhampur. Chandragiri is 35 km from Taptapani.

Accommodation

Tibetan Bungalow. Tel: 06816-257428.

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Sambalpur

Sambalpur is an attractive weekend destination situated in the state of Odisha. It is famous for the Samaleswari Temple and Sambalpuri Sari. Hirakud Dam, the longest dam in Asia built across Mahanadi River is located 16 km from the heart of the city. Another tourist spot is the Buro Shib Mandir. The temple is situated on top of a small hill. One has to climb around 200 steps to reach the temple. The view of the city and Mahanadi river from the top is awe inspiring. Other attractions include Patneswari Temple, Jagannath Temple and Brahmaputra Anantasajya Mandir. You can also visit Ghanteswari Temple and Chiplima Waterfalls. If you are a jungle lover you would find it interesting to visit Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 50 km from Sambalpur. The leaning temple of Huma is another sightseeing attraction, 32 km from the city.

Hirakud Dam

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Sambalpur.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas, Tariff - Rs. 700-1400. Tel: 0663-2411282.

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Chandipur

Chandipur is an ideal place to spend time with your loved ones. The calm and serene sea beach of Chandipur is the main attraction. Many red crabs are seen in the beach. You can hire a car and visit Panchalingeswar, 45 km from here. The temple of Panchalingeswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at the foothills of the Nilgiri Hills. Other sightseeing attractions are Raj Bari, Nilgiri Jagannath Mandir and Buribalam river.

Chandipur Sea Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Balasore. Chandipur is 16 km from Balasore. Auto and cars are available from Balasore to reach Chandipur.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas, Tariff - Rs. 900-2750. Tel: 06782-270051.
Arpita Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1300-4000. Tel: 7504838884.
Hotel Anandamayee, Tariff - Rs. 850-3500. Tel: 033-23970427.
Hotel Shubham, Tariff - Rs. 600-3200. Tel: 06782-270025, 9438214649.

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