Chandragiri

Chandragiri is a small town situated in Odisha. The town of Chandragiri is inhabited by Tibetan people. These people had arrived from Tibet in the year 1959 following China Aggression in Tibet. If you come to Chandragiri, you will feel as if you have landed at mini Tibet. There is Buddhist Monastery with colourful flags. The main attraction for tourists is the lifestyle of the people in this hilly village. Apart from traditional foods like momo and thuppa, Tibetan handicrafts are also available here. You can visit Chandragiri from Taptapani by hired car and come back before night. Chandragiri is 35 km from Taptapani. Taptapani is primarily known for its hotspring which is said to have healing abilities.

Chandragiri Monastery

How to Reach

You can reach Berhampur from Howrah or Shalimar by train. Taptapani is located at a distance of 48 km from Berhampur. Chandragiri is 35 km from Taptapani.

Accommodation

Tibetan Bungalow. Tel: 06816-257428.

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Sambalpur

Sambalpur is an attractive weekend destination situated in the state of Odisha. It is famous for the Samaleswari Temple and Sambalpuri Sari. Hirakud Dam, the longest dam in Asia built across Mahanadi River is located 16 km from the heart of the city. Another tourist spot is the Buro Shib Mandir. The temple is situated on top of a small hill. One has to climb around 200 steps to reach the temple. The view of the city and Mahanadi river from the top is awe inspiring. Other attractions include Patneswari Temple, Jagannath Temple and Brahmaputra Anantasajya Mandir. You can also visit Ghanteswari Temple and Chiplima Waterfalls. If you are a jungle lover you would find it interesting to visit Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 50 km from Sambalpur. The leaning temple of Huma is another sightseeing attraction, 32 km from the city.

Hirakud Dam

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Sambalpur.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas, Tariff - Rs. 700-1400. Tel: 0663-2411282.

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Chandipur

Chandipur is an ideal place to spend time with your loved ones. The calm and serene sea beach of Chandipur is the main attraction. Many red crabs are seen in the beach. You can hire a car and visit Panchalingeswar, 45 km from here. The temple of Panchalingeswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at the foothills of the Nilgiri Hills. Other sightseeing attractions are Raj Bari, Nilgiri Jagannath Mandir and Buribalam river.

Chandipur Sea Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Balasore. Chandipur is 16 km from Balasore. Auto and cars are available from Balasore to reach Chandipur.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas, Tariff - Rs. 900-2750. Tel: 06782-270051.
Arpita Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1300-4000. Tel: 7504838884.
Hotel Anandamayee, Tariff - Rs. 850-3500. Tel: 033-23970427.
Hotel Shubham, Tariff - Rs. 600-3200. Tel: 06782-270025, 9438214649.

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Saranda

Saranda is a dense forest in the hilly regions of Jharkhand. The forest is situated at a height of 2000 ft and there are 700 hills in this area. The serene forests, hills, rivers, waterfalls and wild animals make Saranda, a nature lover's paradise. There are two hamlets on these hills - Kiriburu and Meghharaburu. These are inhabited by local tribal people.

How to Reach

You can reach Ghatshila from Howrah by train. Buses are available from there to Badojamda. From Badojamda you can hire jeeps to reach Kiriburu.


Accommodation

There are 3 forest bungalows in Saranda Forest - Thalkobad, Saraikella and Tirinposi. To obtain permit to roam around in the forest contact : District Officer (Forest), PO-Chaibasa, Singhbhum, Jharkhand-833201. Apart from these there are some hotels and lodges at Saranda.

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Kunjanagar

Kunjanagar is situated 7 km from the town of Falakata. The place is surrounded by rich forests and corn fields. There is a suspension bridge. On one side of the bridge is Kunjanagar and on the other side is Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. River Torsa is flowing in the middle of Kunjanagar and Jaldapara. A watch tower is there for seeing wild animals. The view from the tower is awe inspiring. The popularity of Kunjanagar for boating is increasing rapidly in the recent years.

Kunjanagar

How to Reach

The nearest station to Kunjanagar is Falakata. Kunjanagar is 10 km from Falakata. Hired cars are available.

Accommodation

Kunjanagar Eco Park. Tariff - Rs. 1200. Tel: 9933871663.

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Pakyong

Pakyong is a small town in the foothills of the Great Himalayas located in Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 1700 m Pakyong is surrounded by hills and forests. The main attraction of Pakyong is Jhandidara Viewpoint at a height of 6000 ft. It offers panoramic views of the town and the nearby hills. Apart from it there are other attractions like Pacheykhani Cave, Shivalaya Temple and Changey Monastery.

Pakyong

How to Reach

Pakyong is 140 km from New Jalpaiguri and 30 km from Gangtok. You can reach Pakyong from Siliguri by bus. Hired cars are also available from Kalimpong and Gangtok to reach Pakyong.

Accommodation

A few basic lodging amenities are available for staying at Pakyong.

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Barkul

Barkul is located beside the Chilika Lake in the state of Odisha. Spanning over an area of 1100 sq. km Chilika Lake hosts a variety of aquatic and marine animals. There are three tourist places which are gateways to Chilika - Satpada, Rambha and Barkul. The green hills, small villages, beautiful river beds make Barkul an exciting weekend destination. There are several small islands in the lake. You can take a motorboat ride and visit these small yet beautiful islets. During winter many migratory birds are seen in Chilika Lake.

Barkul

How to Reach

You can board Chennai-bound trains from Howrah and disembark at Balugaon station. From there you can hire a car or auto rickshaw to Barkul. Barkul is 8 km from Balugaon.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas. Tariff - Rs. 900-2400. Tel: 06756-257488.

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