Gangani

Gangani (also spelled as Gongoni) is located near the small town of Garhbeta in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It is called the Grand Canyon of Bengal. The place is located on the bank of Shilabati river. The 70 ft deep gorge through which the Shilabati river flows during the monsoon is a beautiful creation of mother nature formed by soil erosion with the aid of the River Shilabati. The fields of Gangani are full of tree fossils scattered across the region.

Gangani

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Santragachi and Shalimar to Garhbeta. The journey to Garhbeta takes about 3 hours. Motor vans are available from Garhbeta to Gangani. It takes around 10 minutes to reach Gangani from Garhbeta.



Accommodation

Hotel Suruchi. Tariff - Rs. 300-500. Tel: 9609455602.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Rajbalhat

Rajbalhat is a village situated in Srirampore Subdivison of Hooghly district in West Bengal. In the 16th century, Rajbalhat was the bustling capital of Bhursut dynasty's empire. The 16th century temple housing the idol of Devi Rajballavi, after whom Rajbalhat is named, is the prime attraction of the place. The Terracotta work on the walls of the temple is amazing. There are two other Terracotta temples at Rajbalhat - Radhakanta Temple and Sreedhar Damodar Temple. A number of ponds and open grounds are there beside the temples.

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Local trains are running from Howrah to Haripal station. You can reach Rajbalhat from there by bus (Rt no 10). Rajbalhat is 22 km from Haripal.


Accommodation

No accommodation options are available at Rajbalhat. You can easily go for a one day tour to Rajbalhat from Kolkata and return on the same day.
For inquiry about getting prasad from Rajballavi Temple, contact. Tel: 03212-254354, 9733544729.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Chuikhim

Chuikhim is a quaint little mountain village near Kalimpong in West Bengal. Situated at an altitude of nearly 4000 feet above sea level, the hamlet is fast coming up as new community-based tourism destination. At Chuikhim, one can get a real picture of the lifestyle of the people who live in the hills. The place is ideal for trekkers. A lonely walk down a serpentine trail will take you to the bank of Lees river. Crossing this river by foot is a truly unique experience. You can even spend your time enjoying the beautiful scenery of the surroundings of this village.

Chuikhim

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. Chuikhim is 52 km from Siliguri. Hired cars are available from Siliguri to reach Chuikhim.


Accommodation

Share Tourism Atithinivas. Tariff - Rs. 1000 (including food and lodging). Tel: 9933312012.
Help Tourism Homestay. Tel: 9831031980, 9733000445.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Kamarpukur

Kamarpukur is a village in Hooghly district of West Bengal. The village is renowned for being the birthplace of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He was born on 17th February 1836 in the village of Kamarpukur, into a very poor and orthodox brahmin family. The place has now become a pilgrimage destination for Hindus. A temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna is situated here which is the main attraction of the place. Other places of interest include Raghubir Temple, Yogi's Shiva Temple, Haldarpukur and the ancestral house of Sri Ramakrishna. You can also visit Vishalakshi Temple which is about 1.5 km from Kamarpukur.

Ancestral House of Sri Ramakrishna

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Tarakeshwar Local and Arambagh Local are running from Howrah to Tarakeshwar. Buses are plying from Tarakeshwar to Kamarpukur. Direct bus service is also available from Esplanade to Kamarpukur.


Accommodation

Sri Ramakrishna Math Atithinivas. Tel: 03211-244221.
Kamarpukur Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 450-1200. Tel: 03211-244547.
Gadadhar Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 500-1000. Tel: 03211-244041.
Hotel Relax. Tariff - Rs. 500-1200. Tel: 03211-244699.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Krishnanagar

Krishnanagar is a heritage city situated on the bank of Jalangi river in Nadia district of West Bengal. The place is renowned for its famous ruler, Raja Krishna Chandra Rai during whose reign the town flourished as a center of art and culture. One of the most prominent attraction of Krishnanagar is the Krishnanagar Rajbari. The exquisite work on the walls and architecture of the palace is amazing. Other tourist spots include Roman Catholic Church and Pramath Chowdhury's House which was visited by the famous Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore. You can also visit Ghurni which is famous for its industry of clay pottery and clay dolls.

Krishnanagar Palace

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Kolkata and Sealdah station to Krishnanagar City Junction. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to reach Krishnanagar from Kolkata. Krishnanagar is 118 km from Kolkata by road. Regular bus service is available from Kolkata to Krishnanagar.


Accommodation

Plaza Hotel. Tariff - Rs. 500-1500. Tel: 03472-250140.
Paradise Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 350-700. Tel: 03472-252485.
Hotel Astha. Tariff - 600-800. Tel: 03472-259387.
Purbasha Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 500-1000. Tel: 03472-252730.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Sabujban

Sabujban is an ideal weekend retreat situated near Rasulpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The resort consists of a vast plantation museum spanning over an area of 150 bighas. Out of the total area, 80% of it is covered by trees while the rest portion consists of water bodies. The graceful presence of various exotic plants, flowers and shrubs add to the beauty of the place. Sabuj Bon is also home to several species of birds. River Ajay is a minute walk from the resort. The superb location of Sabujban in a peaceful and calm environment surrounded by lush greenery makes it a nature lover's paradise.

Sabujban

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata to Bolpur Santiniketan. Sabujban is 13 km from Bolpur. Hired cars are available from Bolpur to reach Sabujbon.


Accommodation

Sabujban. Tariff - Rs. 500-1200. Tel: 9932589244.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate

Sikiajhora

Sikiajhora is a beautiful getaway situated in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It lies inside the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Sikiajhora offers its visitors an opportunity to treat their eyes with the immense scenic beauty and lush greenery of the area. The main attraction of the place is the Sikiajhora River. A small watchtower has been constructed on the bank of the river. You can go for a jungle safari on boat from Sikiajhora which is a truly unique experience. One can spot various birds and even wild animals while boating at Sikiajhora. Boating charges around Rs. 50-100 per person. Sikiajhora is also well known as a picnic spot.

Sikiajhora

Buy travel books, handcrafted by Week End Tour. Packed full of fresh destinations, authentic information and expert tips, our travel books are a must buy for every travel enthusiast.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah to Alipurduar Junction. Sikiajhora is 8 km from Alipurduar station. Cars and autorickshaws are available from Alipurduar to reach Sikiajhora.


Accommodation

There are no hotels at Sikiajhora. Only home-stay accommodation option is available.
Banalata, Panialguri. Tel: 9733454779.
Alternatively, you can also stay at Rajabhatkhawa or Damanpur.
WBFDC Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa. Tariff - Rs. 1100-3000. Tel: 9232531769.
Damanpur Forest Bungalow, Damanpur. Tel: 03564-255129.

Places Near Kolkata | Donate