Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary

Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary is located in the districts of Angul, Nayagarh and Boudh in the state of Odisha. The sanctuary is spread over a vast area of about 750 sq km. The river Mahanadi before falling into the Bay of Bengal passes through the hills of Odisha forming a 22 km long magnificent gorge where the sanctuary is situated. The area was declared as Satkosia Tiger Reserve in the year 2007, comprising of two sanctuaries - Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. You can see elephants, deers, nilgai, tigers, leopards, sloth bear, wild dogs and a number of birds at Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary. Apart from these the sanctuary also has reptiles like mugger crocodile, snakes and fresh water turtle. There is a waterfalls named Bhimgara Falls located inside the sanctuary. There are also watch towers to see the wildlife of the forest. Best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to May.

How to Reach

The best way to visit Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary is to reach the sanctuary by OTDC operated buses from Athagarh. Otherwise you can reach Cuttack from Howrah by train. You can reach Angul from Cuttack by bus. Distance from Cuttack to Angul is 61 km. Tikarpada is located 58 km from Angul. Hired cars are available from Angul to reach Satkosia. The forest is about 30 km from Tikarpada.


Accommodation

Tikarpada Nature Camp. Tariff - Rs. 1700 for two persons including food and stay.
For booking of forest bungalows or nature camp contact: Eco Tourism Cell, Satkosia Wildlife Division, Hakimpara, Angul, Odisha-759143. Tel: 8763102681.
You can also stay in hotels at Angul.
Hotel Shanti. Tel: 06764-230686.
Hotel Sandhya. Tel: 06764-231357.

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Jairambati

Jairambati is situated about 6 km from Kamarpukur. Sri Sri Sarada Devi, the wife of Sri Ramkrishna was born in this village. A temple of Sarada Maa has been established here. When entering through the main gate, on the right side of the temple you can see the mother's ancestral house. An idol of Sarada Devi is there inside the temple. On the opposite side of temple you can see Punnipukur and the temple of Sundarnarayan and Shitalamata.

Jairambati

How to Reach

CSTC buses are running from Esplanade, Kolkata to Jairambati. You can also reach Jairambati from Arambagh and Bishnupur by bus, minibus or rickshaw.


Accomodation

Sarada Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 350-450. Tel: 03244-244263.
Nilachal Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 400-600. Tel: 03244-244268.

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Rambha

Rambha is the best weekend destination for those who like calm and serene places. It is situated at a distance of 28 km from Barkul. Also there is boating facility in Chilika Lake to experience the natural beauty of Rambha. This is an ideal place for nature lovers to spend their weekend. Apart from the lake you can see the Narayani Mata Mandir. This temple is situated on Bhallori hill. There is a waterfalls beside the temple which adds to the scenery of this place. You can also go to Nirmaljhara, a temple of Vishnu located 11 km from Rambha. Another attraction is the Banpur Bhagawati Mandir. The sculptures and carvings of this temple is worth seeing.

Rambha

How to Reach

You can reach Berhampur by any train going to Chennai from Howrah. From Berhampur you can reach Rambha.


Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas. Tariff - Rs. 800-2900. Tel: 06810-278346.

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Parmadan Deer Park

This deer park is also known as Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated at a distance of 113 km from Kolkata, this park is located on the banks of river Ichamati and spreads over an area of 92 hectares. There is a children's park, zoo and tourist bungalow in this wildlife sanctuary. Famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay's house is located nearby. There are about 400 deers in this deer park. You can also go for a boat ride down the river. All this will surely make you mesmerized.

Parmadan Deer Park

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How to Reach

From Sealdah you can board Bongaon Local and reach Bongaon station. From there you can take a rickshaw to reach Matganj bus stand. From here you can catch a Duttafulia bound bus and disembark at Naldugri. The sanctuary is just 3 km from Naldugri. You can take a van rickshaw to get to the sanctuary from Naldugri.

Accommodation

WBFDC Parmadan Eco Tourism Centre. Tariff - Rs. 400-700. Tel: 033-22258549.

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Lataguri

Lataguri is a small village located outside Gorumara National Park. The village serves as an entry point for Gorumara National Park. The Chapramari National Park is also located about 30 km from here. Permits for entering these parks are available from Lataguri village. For this you can contact - Interpretation Centre, Forest Department, Tel: (03561) 266220. You can reach Bhotpatty by bus or car from Lataguri. You can visit Jalpesh Shivmandir which is located 3 km from Bhotpatty.

How to Reach

Lataguri is located 50 km from Jalpaiguri. You can reach Siliguri directly from Kolkata. From there you can reach Mainaguri or Domohoni by bus. From here you can get to Lataguri by hired car.


Accommodation

Hotel Sonali. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2200. Tel: 9832577394.
Silver Ridge Resort, Tariff - Rs. 950-1600. Tel: 03561-266402.
Green Lagoon Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1600-2800. Tel: 9434019342.
Resort Mayur. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 03561-266347.

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Shanti Sarovar

Shanti Sarovar is located near Shantipur in the district North 24 Parganas. A picnic spot has come up in the vicinity of this lake. Sonajhuri forest surrounds this lake. It is an ideal spot for picnic during the winter.

Information

A cemented place is there for cooking purpose. There is a resting room too.
Book this picnic spot from Mohanpur Panchayet Office.
There are swings, slips and boating facility in the lake for amusement.
You have to buy things required for picnic from Barrackpore or Palta market.

How to Reach

From Sealdah Main Railway Station you can get local train and then disembark at Barrackpore or Palta. From here you can take auto which will take you to Mohanpur Shanti Sarovar Picnic Spot.

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Kalyani Picnic Garden

Kalyani Picnic Garden is an excellent picnic spot situated in Nadia district of West Bengal. You can have picnic in the open ground or book sheds for picnic. Total 14 sheds are there. There is a children's corner consisting of slips, swings, seesaw etc. for entertainment of children. The garden is set in a natural ambiance surrounded by lots of trees. You can also visit Hanseswari Mandir or Tribeni from here.

Kalyani Picnic Garden

Information

Entry Fee : Rs. 15/-.
Charges for booking picnic spot : Rs. 200/- (Pagoda Shed), Rs. 500/- (Tally Shed).
Open Ground Picnic Charges : Rs. 100/-
Drinking water and toilet facilities are there in this picnic garden.
Arrangements for picnic can be bought from the local market which is 2-3 minutes from the garden.
Catering service is also available.
For booking and other information call 9339876823.


How to Reach

You can reach Kalyani Simanta from Sealdah by local train. The picnic garden is just 3 minutes walking distance from the station.

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