Pedong

Pedong is situated 21 km away from the town of Kalimpong. Situated at an height of 5000 ft above sea level the town is surrounded with oak, pine and devdaru trees. One can also get a panoramic view of the town and the hills from Tinchuley hill. The town of Pedong consists of two parts. One is called the upper and the other is called lower. Most of the attractions are located in the lower part. One of them is the Pedong Monastery. This monastery was constructed by the Bhutanis in the year 1837. The ancient curvings of the temple are worth seeing. To experience the natural beauty of Pedong you must visit Dumsang Fort which was ruined by the British in the year 1864. The newest attraction of Pedong is the Tinchuley Hill. From Tinchuley Sunrise Point one can get a view of Namchi in the South, Kalimpong in the East, Tiger Hill in the North and Siliguri in the West. Other attractions include Ramitey, Franco Swiss Museum, Silence Valley, Reshi River, Rikkisum and Crosshill.

Pedong

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata station to New Jalpaiguri. Buses and shared jeeps are plying between Siliguri and Kalimpong. Pedong-bound shared cars are leaving Kalimpong every hour. You can also get cars for Pedong from Algara.


Accommodation

Silk Route Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 2500. Tel: 9932828753.
Jalep La Village Resort. Tel: 9932744403. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1000, Four Bed Rs. 1200, Cottage Rs. 1500.
Dumsang Guest House. Tariff - Rs. 800-2000. Tel: 03552-281212.
Pedong Valley Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1500-400. Tel: 9002503203.

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Geonkhali

Geonkhali is located at the point where the three rivers Rupnarayan, Bhagirathi and Damodar meet. This makes Geonkhali a very scenic and beautiful place. In winter many tourists come here to spend some days or just for a picnic. From here a path goes to Haldia Development Authority Tourist Complex. You can see ships coming in and going out. You can also visit Mahishadal from here.

Geonkhali

How to Reach

You can reach Nurpur from Esplanade by bus. It will take about one and half hour to reach there. From Nurpur you can get launch which will take you to Geonkhali. This will take half an hour.



Accommodation

You can stay at Tribeni Sangam Tourist Complex. There are three guest houses - Rupnarayan, Ganga and Damodar. Tariff - Double bed Rs. 300, Four bed suite Rs. 400-500, AC double bed Rs. 800-900, Suite Rs. 1200. Advance booking : Linkage - 124/B, Lenin Sarani, Kolkata- 700013

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Gorumara

Gorumara is the fifth National Park of West Bengal. Located at a distance of 50 km from Jalpaiguri, this forest covers an area of 79 km. One can see rhinos, elephants, bisons, leopard, gaur, sambhar and many other species of deer here. You will also see innumerable peacocks dancing. There are four watch towers - Yatraprosad, Medla, Chandrachur and Chukchuki. In winter lots of birds can be seen at Chukchuki. The Gorumara National Park remains open for visitors in the winter season from 16th September to 19th February and during the summer season from 1st March to 15th June. One can get entry permit to the national park from Lataguri Nature Interpretation Centre.

Gorumara National Park

How to Reach

Train are running from Sealdah to New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri. Hired cars are available from New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri to reach Lataguri, the entry point of Gorumara National Park. Buses are also plying from Siliguri to Gorumara.

Accommodation

Unique Inn. Tariff: Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 9800868534.
Silver Ridge Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2200. Tel: 9434057616.
Orchid Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9007125566.
Tuskers Den Forest Resort. Tariff: Rs. 900-2100. Tel: 03561-266449.
Resort Green Heaven. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9434367709.
Greenery Eco Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1400-2000. Tel: 9831917143.
Hotel Sonali. Tariff: Rs. 800-2050. Tel: 9641797771, 7031099374.
Lake View Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1100-1400. Tel: 8436998436.
Resort Mayur. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 03561–266347.

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Nabadwip

It is said that nine small islands together have constituted Nabadwip and hence it's name. Shree Chaitanyadev was born in this holy land. But there is still debate on the question that whether Chaitanyadev was born in Mayapur or Nabadwip. Nabadwip is an old and historical city. The whole city has come up in an unplanned way. You can hire a cycle rickshaw to see all the places of interest. Sonar Gouranga, Buro Shib, Jagai Madhai Mandir, Gadadhar House, Puri Mandir, Sachimata's Mandir, Rani's House, Sri Guru Ashram are some of the attractions of Nabadwip. Other than these, there are innumerable temples in Nabadwip. It is important to note that all temples of Nabadwip remain closed from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Nabadwip

How to Reach

You can reach Nabadwip from Howrah by train.


Accommodation

Nabadwip Municipal Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 250-450. Tel: 03472-240413.
Hotel City Pride. Tariff - Rs. 750-3000. Tel: 9153294859.

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Tarapith

Tarapith is a famous temple town situated in Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is believed that the eye ball of Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva fell at this very place during the Daksha Yagna incident. The walls of the temple of Tara Maa is built with red bricks. On the temple walls, one can witness superior carvings and intricate designs. The actual stone image of the deity is camouflaged by a 3-ft metal image, that the devotee usually see. Tarapith is also known for saint Bamakhepa also called the 'mad saint', who is held in great reverence in Tarapith and whose shrine is located in the vicinity of the temple. You can also visit the Nalhateswari Temple, Bakreswar and Massanjore from Tarapith.

Tarapith Temple

How to Reach

You can reach Tarapith either by train or bus. Trains are running from Howrah, Sealdah and Kolkata station to Rampurhat. From Rampurhat, you can get trekkers and autos which will take you to Tarapith. Tarapith bound buses are also available from Esplanade bus terminus.



Accommodation

Hotel Sonar Bangla. Tariff - Rs. 2000-7000. Tel: 03461-253827.
Amantran Hotel and Resort. Tariff - Rs. 700-4000. Tel: 8017579893.
Hotel Yashoda International. Tariff - Rs. 1050-3200. Tel: 03461-253281.
Hotel Meghnath. Tariff - Rs. 750-8000. Tel: 9933711297.
Hotel Classic. Tariff - Rs. 1000-6000. Tel: 9732193989.

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Mayapur

Mayapur was earlier known as Miyapur. It is an international pilgrim spot. There is a temple of ISKCON. The Sandhya Arati is even more beautiful and is worth seeing. Sri Chaitanya Math, Sujyipukur, Vrindavan Tamal Tree, Chand Kazi's Samadhi, Ballal Sen's Dhipi, Goswami Maharj Math, Sriram Angan, Shyamkund, Radhakund are the attractions of Mayapur. The temples of Mayapur remain closed from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Mayapur

How to Reach

ISKCON’s bus is plying everday from Kolkata to Mayapur. State transport buses are also running from Shahid Minar to Mayapur. You can also reach Mayapur by train. From Howrah you can board Katwa Local and disembark at Nabadwip Dham. It takes a little more than 2 hours to reach Nabadwip Dham. A rickshaw ride from Nabadwip Dham station will take you to Mayapur Ghat from where you will get a boat to cross the river and reach Mayapur.

Accommodation

Chaitanya Bhavan Guest House. Tel: 03472-245362.
Nityananda Kutir. Tel: 03472-245043.

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Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary (Deer Park) is situated very close to Shantiniketan. Sal and Piyal trees surround the forest. Here you can see various species of deers and peacocks. There are watch towers and jungle paths all over the sanctuary for tourists to walk around and catch glimpses of wildlife especially deers. Also a large lake is located beside the forest where there is a bird sanctuary. Various types of migratory birds are seen here. You can also see other birds and tortoises which add to the beauty of the lake. Prantik is the next station of Bolpur. Kankali Pith is located 8 km from here. You can reach the temple by rickshaw. Kankali Pith is one of the 51 Piths. Another tourist attraction is the Bolpur station. Here you can see an art gallery which hosts a number of pictures and works of Rabindranath Tagore. The Wildlife Sanctuary remains open from 10 am to 4 pm. It remains closed on Wednesdays.

Deers at Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach

You can reach Bolpur from Howrah by train. The distance is 145 km. There are numerous trains like Shantiniketan Express, Ganadevta Express, Kavi Guru Express and Rampurhat Express. You can also catch a bus from Shahid Minar (Esplanade) to Shantiniketan.



Accommodation

WBTDC Shantiniketan Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 900-2500. Tel: 033-22436440.
Balaka International. Tariff - Rs. 600-1500. Tel: 03463-255019.
Hotel Rangamati. Tariff - Rs. 950-1800. Tel: 03463-252305.
Park Guest House. Tariff - Rs. 1100-2800. Tel: 03463-262866, 9378321552.
Chhuti Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1800-3600. Tel: 03463-252692, 9830692626.

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