Digha

Digha is one of the most popular beach destinations in West Bengal. Pine trees, roaring waves, extensive sea beach, horse ride and fun - there's much more in Digha. New Digha which is located 4 km from Old Digha is ideal for sea bathing. Motor van and van rickshaws are available. Amravati Lake is situated near New Digha beach. It is an artificial lake having boating facilities. You can see the Marine Aquarium which is the largest in Asia. Another attraction is the Digha Science Centre. There is a cashew nut garden near the West Bengal-Odisha border. There are a lot of attractions near Digha. These include Udaipur-Duttapur Sea Beach, Talsari Beach, Chandaneswar Temple, Bhabapagla Temple, Shani Temple and Bhubaneswar Temple.

New Digha Sea Beach

Digha Science Centre

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Digha Flag Station. Buses are also plying from Kolkata (Esplanade Bus Terminus) to Digha. One can also reach Digha by car. Distance from Kolkata to Digha is 187 km. The journey takes about 4 hours.


Accommodation

WBTDC Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1250-3125. Tel: 03220-266255, 9732510134.
Benfish Meenakshi. Tariff - Rs. 600-2500. Tel: 03220-266016.
Hotel Santiniketan. Tariff - Rs. 1200-3700. Tel: 9230517366.
Hotel Sea Hawk. Tariff - Rs. 600-4000. Tel: 03220-266235, 9733668277.

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Udaipur Sea Beach

Udaipur is a new virgin sea beach situated 2 km from Digha. The calmness of the place makes it  ideal for those seeking solitude. Many red crabs are seen in the beach which add to its beauty. The beach is dotted with pine trees. You can visit and see the cashew nut garden, 500 m from there. The coming and going of the fishing boats is another attraction. Udaipur is also a good picnic spot.

Udaipur Sea Beach

How to Reach

You can reach Udaipur from Talsari by coastal trekking. Van rickshaws are also available from Talsari to reach Udaipur Beach. Distance between Talsari and Udaipur is 7 km.


Accommodation

Oceana Tourist Complex

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Talsari

Talsari Beach is a virgin sea beach situated 8 km from Digha. The beach is calm, serene and dotted with palm trees. View of sunrise and sunset from Talsari is wonderful. During high tide the sea water comes very close to the beach and during low tide the water shifts far away. There is a wholesale fish market at Talsari. The nearest attraction from Talsari is the Chandaneshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another virgin sea beach Udaipur is located 1.5 km from Talsari. You can also see the Bhusandeswar Temple.

Talsari Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Digha Flag Station. From Digha, motorvans and cars are available to reach Talsari.


Accommodation

OTDC Panthasala Chandaneswar. Tariff - Rs. 750-2750. Tel: 06781-232528.

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Sillery Gaon

Sillery Gaon is a small hamlet located 8 km from Pedong. Nestled at a height of 6000 ft, this village is lovingly called the New Darjeeling. The place offers magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjunga along with other peaks like Jumulhari and Fish Tail. Every house in this village has a flower garden in its front. In the distance one can see the Sikkimese town of Namchi and the River Teesta flowing through the curves of the hills. To get spectacular view of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas and the river below you can visit Ramiteydara Viewpoint. It takes about half an hour by car to reach Ramitey from Sillery. There is neither electricity nor market in Sillery Gaon. One can visit Pedong and its attractions from here by car. Those who are interested in trekking can visit Damsang Fort ruins 4 km from the village.

Sillery Gaon

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. The journey from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri takes around 10 hours. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Pedong can be reached from Siliguri or Kalimpong by bus. From Pedong one can reach Sillery Gaon by car. Distance between Sillery and Pedong is 8 km. You can also get hired cars from New Jalpaiguri to get to Sillery directly.


Accommodation

Sillery Sojourn. Tariff - Rs. 2500. Tel: 033-24191976, 9903295920.
Heaven Valley. Tel: 9933390937.
Alisha Homestay. Tel: 9933167214.
Nirmala Homestay. Tel: 9635005318.
Sillery Green Cottage. Tel: 9932775445.

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Garpanchkot

Garpanchkot is nestled in the Panchet hill of West Bengal. The place is calm, serene and surrounded by nature. The height of Garpanchkot hill is 646 meter. A Terracota temple is located on the hill. The ruins of Kashipur Rajprasad can be seen here. You can also see the Pancharatna Temple which was constructed by the King of Kashipur. Panchet Dam is located about 5 km from Garpanchkot. There is a road on the dam which connects West Bengal and Jharkhand. You will be able to see a number of boats crossing the Damodar river from here.

Garpanchkot

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Kumardubi. It takes about 4 hours to reach Kumardubi from Howrah. Hired cars and auto rickshaws are available from Kumardubi to Garpanchkot which is 20 km away.



Accommodation

WBFDC Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 1400-4000. Tel: 033-23350064/8320.
Palash Bithi Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 500-1000. Tel: 8001702087.

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Henry Island

Henry Island is a small island situated close to Bakkhali Sea Beach. The view of the sunrise and sunset from the watch towers of Henry Island is an unforgettable experience. One can go for a walk to the beach through a stretch of mangrove forest. You will have to cross a small bamboo bridge in order to get to the beach. Henry's Island was actually an extension of the Sundarbans but now it has become one of the most popular holiday destinations of West Bengal.

Henry Island

How to Reach

You can board Namkhana local from Sealdah and reach Namkhana. It takes about 3 hours to reach Namkhana from Sealdah. From there you can take a van rickshaw to get to the Hatania-Doania river jetty. After crossing the river, you can get trekker to reach Henry Island. Otherwise you can reach Bakkhali directly from Esplanade Bus Terminus by bus. Henry Island is easily accessible from Bakkhali by car or van rickshaw.



Accommodation

WBSFDC Sundari Complex. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1500. Tel: 9434947597. Online Booking: www.wbsfdc.com/tourism
WBSFDC Mangrove Complex. Tariff: Rs. 500-1600. Tel: 9734204413. Online Booking: www.wbsfdc.com/tourism

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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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