Chatakpur

Chatakpur Eco Village is a hill village situated at a height of 7887 ft within the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is 7 km from Sonada located on the way to Darjeeling. A glimpse of Mt. Kanchenjunga alongwith other parts of the Himalayan range can be seen from Chatakpur. Chatakpur View Point is located nearby from where one can get a view of the Pine and Rhododendron Forests. The place is also a bird lover's paradise. Different species of birds including Yellow Billed Blue Magpie, Warbler, Himalayan Bulbul and Black Capped Redstort are seen here. Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to the great Himalayan Black Bear. You can reach Tiger Hill, Rimbi Village and other places from Chatakpur by trekking. One can also reach Jorebunglow, Ghum, Sonada and Pokhri by car.

Chatakpur

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Chatakpur can be reached by car from New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. Otherwise you can reach Sonada or Jorebunglow by shared car and then hire another car to get to Chatakpur. Chatakpur is 7 km from Sonada and 16 km from Jorebunglow.


Accommodation

Chatakpur Eco Resort. Tariff - Charges for 2 persons including food Rs. 3500 (per day), Charges for 3 persons including food Rs. 4500 (per day). Tel: 9434072552.
Chatakpur Eco Village Home Stay. Tariff - Rs. 1500 per head including food and lodging. Tel: 0323-2520492, 9832667570.
Kanchenjhau Home Stay. Tariff - Rs. 1350 per head including food and lodging.

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Kolakham

Kolakham is a small hilly hamlet located in the buffer zone of Neora Valley National Park. Situated at an altitude of 6100 ft, Kolakham is a paradise for bird watchers. Cascading waterfalls, view of the majestic Mt. Kanchanjunga and the unmatched beauty of the green valley make Kolakham an ideal retreat for nature lovers. The village is surrounded by hills on three sides. Lava is located on one of the hills whereas Rishop is situated on another. You can trek a distance of 5 km from Kolakham to reach Changey Waterfalls. The way from Lava to Kolakham is extremely beautiful. A number of birds like Green Backed Tit, Scarlet Minivet, Red Tailed Minla and Yellow Billed Blue Magpie are seen here. A water reserve has also been created at a place. The magnificent view of the snow capped peaks in the day and lights of houses of Rishop on the surrounding hill at night is awe-inspiring and wonderful.

Kolakham

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. You can reach Lava from New Jalpaiguri by car. Distance between New Jalpaiguri and Lava is 117 km. From Lava, four-wheel drive jeeps are available to reach Kolakham. You can also get to Kolakham directly from New Jalpaiguri by hired car.

Accommodation

Neora Valley Jungle Camp. Tariff: Rs. 5500-7500. Tel: 033-24550917.
Neora Valley Eco Hut. Tariff: Rs. 1600-2600. Tel: 9674900101.
Yes Homes Kolakham. Tariff: Rs. 1500-1800. Tel: 7583979084, 8617223638
Kolakham Retreat. Tariff: Rs. 1800-2200. Tel: 9830107780, 9830129798.
Silver Pine Retreat. Tariff: Rs. 2450. Tel: 9830107780, 9830129798.
The Nest. Tariff: Rs. 1800. Tel: 9830107780, 9830129798.
Casero Kolakham. Tariff: Rs. 1450-1950. Tel: 7585848267, 8981660575.

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Chhibo

Chhibo is a small hamlet located 5 km from Kalimpong. One can get mind blowing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.from this place. Most of the village houses have cactus gardens in front of them. Chibo is surrounded by forests of Dhupi and pine trees. Durpindara Viewpoint is located nearby. Colourful flowers, adventurous trekking, chirping birds and the fresh air of Chhibo makes it an ideal weekend destination.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. Shared cars are available to reach Kalimpong, 64 km from New Jalpaiguri. Chhibo is just 5 km from Kalimpong.


Accommodation

Chhibo Inn. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2000. Food Charges Rs. 300 per head per day. Tel: 9874613267.

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Paushi

Paushi is a remote village located on the banks of Bagda river in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. River, paddy fields, lakes and trees surround the village of Paushi. The calm and serene atmosphere of Paushi village is its main attraction. One can witness the flow of River Bagda straight from the balcony of the cottage. Though the cottages have been made of bamboo, pine and hoghla leaves, all modern amenities are available inside them. Many boats loaded with bamboos are seen in the river. You can also go for a boat ride in Bagda river. The main sightseeing of Paushi village is 'Sahajia' where you can start drawing, painting or sculpting.

Paushi

How to Reach

You can get Digha-bound buses from Kolkata and disembark at Kalinagar Bus Stand. You can also board Digha-bound trains and get off at Kanthi. If you inform the resort of your arrival time beforehand then they will be able to arrange for transit from Kalinagar or Kanthi to Paushi. Charges for Maruti Van and Ambassador are Rs. 300/- and Rs. 650/- respectively. Trekker services are also available from Kalinagar to Paushi but they are not very regular.



Accommodation

Monchasha Resort
Tariff: Rs. 3500 per cottage. Food Charges: Rs. 1260 per person.
Kolkata Booking: Khorlo Tours & Travels, Tel: 9831095234, 9477476376

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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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