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10 Enchanting Road
Trips Ideas near Kolkata
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Planning a road trip when lockdown 2.0 is over? A safe road trip inside your state and less crowed tourist spot - all what we want now. Here’s some idea to plan a memorable Short trip. All the places are good weekend gateway options within 300km from Kolkata. Actually, West Bengal will surprise you with it's delightful list of lesser known attractions with full of Natural beauty. Your list starts here →
10. Mukutmanipur :
- Distance from Kolkata : 212 km
- Approx. Driving time : 5-6 hours
- Best time to visit here : September to April
- Places of attraction : Kangsabati Dam, Bonpukuria Deer Park with boating,
Pareshnath Shiv Mandir, Musafirana View Point
View of Mukutmanipur from Musafirana park
The second biggest
earthen dam of India is situated on Kangsabati River and Mukutmanipur is
situated adjacent to this river. The lush greenery, long stretch of blue water
of reservoir and beautiful landscape are to be cherished and enjoyed.
How to Reach ? :
- By road : This
place is easily accessible by road. An adventurous bike trip or a car trip can
be very enjoyable.
- Best Route à Kolkata – Burdwan – Bankura -
Mukutmanipur
- 👉 Map link for Mukutmanipur
- By rail : Trains available from Howrah to reach Bankura Station. It’s a 4hr train
journey.
a) Purulia SF Spcl
b) Bokaro Steel City Express Spcl
c) Chakradharpur Express Spcl
After reaching Bankura Station, go to
Bus stand. you can take a regular Bus or cab to reach Mukutmanipur 52km away.
- By Bus : Both
State tourism buses and Private Buses are available from Kolkata towards
Mukutmanipur or Bankura. Regular bus -> Esplanade – Bankura / Karunamoyee – Bankura
Book your trip from m.redbus.com
Where to Stay ? :
- Sonajhuri Prakriti Bhraman Kendra , Ph- 07602088036
- Peerless Resort Mukutmanipur, Ph- 09932787993
- Hotel Green Park, Ph- 07407407474
9. Jhilimili :
- Distance from Kolkata : 240 km
- Approx. Driving time : 7 hours
- Best time to visit here : September to March
- Places of attraction : Jhilimili – Boro-mile Jungle, Sutan Forest,
Talberia dam
Lush greenary of Jhilimili
Jhilimili, in Bankura district
located on a hillock and amid dense forest. Tusu festival, a tribal festival,
celebrated by the tribal folk is a major attraction of Jhilimili. This festival
is celebrated in mid-January.
How to reach? :
- By road : This
place is for long drive lovers.
- Best route à Kolkata –Kona Expressway – Kolaghat
– lodhashuli – Jhargram – Belpahari route
- 👉 Map link for Jhilimi
- By train : Take
train from Howrah to reach Bankura station. Hire a car to reach Jhilimili.
Buses are also available for Jhilimili through Khatra. Pick up and Drop can
also be arranged from the hotel you stay.
a) Chakradharpur Express
b) Ranchi Intercity SF Express
c) Purulia SF Express
d) Rupasi Bangla SF Express
- By Bus : Esplanade
to Bankura or Esplanade to Jhilimili bus available. Book from m.redbus.in
Where to Stay :
- Rimil Eco Tourism Centre( , Ph- 8538834031, 6294754849
- You can book tree house (for Adventure Lovers) in Rimil Lodge
8. Baguran- Jalpai :
- Distance from Kolkata : 160 km
- Approx. Driving time : 4-5 hours
- Best time to visit here : You can visit a beach any time of year. But best time is October to March.
- Places of attraction : Spend time in the sea beach, nearest beach Junput.
The unexplored sea beach during high tide
Baguran-Jalpai is a lesser-known
offbeat beach situated in Contai. It’s a one of the best weekend gateway to
escape from the bustling city life. The sea beach is very relaxing and popular
for red crabs.
How to reach? :
- By road : It’s
a perfect road trip
- Best route à Kolkata – Kona Expressway – NH16 – NH116 – soula-contai road – Baguran-Jalpai beach
- 👉 Map link for Baguran-Jalpai
- By train : Take
local train from Howrah to reach Contai station. Then take shared jeep or bus
from Contai.
- By Bus : Esplanade
to Contai direct bus. Then take shared jeep or bus from Contai.
Where to Stay :
- Sagar Niralay, Ph- 9434012200 / 8670547411
7. Jhargram :
- Distance from Kolkata : 171 km
- Approx. Driving time : 4- 4.30 hours
- Best time to visit here : Winter is always best but August to Novermber is also enjoyable.
- Places of attraction : A
day at Jungle camp, Jhargram Rajbari, Junglemahal Zoological Park, Kanak-durga
temple, Sabitri temple
Jungle camp at Jhargram
A part of Chota Nagpur pplateau
region, covered with Sal, Mahua jungle, wild animals, birds all these define
Jhargram tourism. Jhargram is blissed with full of greenery, a nature lover’s
paradise. A weekend in Jhargram is really worth visiting.
How to reach? :
- By road : It’s
a perfect road trip
- Best route à Kolkata – Grand Trunk road – NH16 –
NH49 – SH 5 - Jhargram
- 👉 Map link for Jhargram
- By train : Take
train from Howrah to reach Jhargram station.
a) Gitanjali SF Express
b) Ranchi Intercity SF Express
- By Bus : Kolkata
to Jhargram bus available. Book from m.redbus.in
Where to Stay :
- Aranya Sundari Guest House, Ph – 9547668966
- If you want to spend an adventurous day at Jungle camp then you can try this Sabuj thikana Jungle Camp (Banstala), Ph – 07384693156 / 9073478233
6. Muruguma Dam:
- Distance from Kolkata : 295 km
- Approx. Driving time : 7-7.30 hours
- Best time to visit here : September to April (Winter is very chilling)
- Places of attraction : Muruguma Dam & lake, boating, Kenkechi Hill,
adventurous walk into Dense forest 2km from lake.
Muruguma lake view
Muruguma, a tribal
village of Purulia. Muruguma dam, constructed on Saharajhora River tributary of
Kangsabati with its pristine landscape is the prime attraction of this place.
How to reach? :
- By road : This
place is for long drive lovers.
- Best route à Kolkata – Grand Trunk road – NH16 –
SH2 – NH314 – Begunkodor- Murguma Rd
- 👉 Map link for Muruguma
- By train : Take
train from Howrah to reach Purulia station. / Jhalida Station / Jharkhand’s Muri
Station. Hire a car to reach Muruguma. Pick up and Drop can also be arranged
from the hotel you stay.
a) Chakradharpur Express
b) Ranchi Intercity SF Express
c) Purulia SF Express
d) Rupasi Bangla SF Express
- By Bus : Kolkata
to Purulia bus available. Book from m.redbus.in
Where to Stay :
- Murguma Eco Hut , Ph- 08240242398
- Amantran Lodge (Near Jhalida St.), Ph - 08317389510
5. Taki :
- Distance from Kolkata : 68 km
- Approx Driving time : 2 – 2.30 hours
- Best time to visit here : Any time of Year
- Places of attraction : A boat ride on Ichamati river, Boat ride to
Machranga Island, Golapatar Jungle, Eco tourism park
The Mini sundarban
Taki, called as mini sundarban of Bengal is located in the
bank of Ichamati river near Bangladesh Border. This place is famous for durga
idol immersion as idols of both India & Bangladesh are immersed on Ichamati
together. It’s really a spectacular event.
How to reach ? :
- By road : Best
for bike trip.
- Best route à Kolkata – Basanti
Highway/Kolkata-Malancha road – Basirhat-Malancha road – Takiroad
- 👉 Map link for Taki
- By Rail : Take
Hasnabad local train from Sealdah railway station and board at Taki Road
station. Jetty-ghat is 15 min by Rikshaw/ Toto.
- By Bus : Take
a bus from Esplanade to reach Taki.
Where to Stay ?
- Bidhan Saikat Atithishala, Ph – 07602128877
- Shantiniketan Guest House, Ph - 01246201611
- Bishram Bagan Bari, Ph - 09007012271
4. Deulti Village :
- Distance from Kolkata : 61 km
- Approx. Driving time : 2 hours
- Best time to visit here : October to March
- Places of attraction : Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s house in Samtaber, Leisure
Park, ‘Atchala’ temple of Radha-Madangopal,
River's landscape
Deulti is a serene
village nestled on the bank of Rupnarayan river. Deulti serves up cultural
heritage of Bengal along with its natural beauty. It’s a great weekend
destination.
How to reach ? :
- By road : Best
for Bike trip
- Best route à Kolkata – Kona expressway – NH16 –
Deulti Station road
- 👉 Map link for Deulti
- By train : Local
train from Howrah to Deulti Railway Station. Abode Howrah-Midnapore local or
Howrah-Khargapur local/ Howrah-Haldia local
- By Bus : From
Esplanade or College Square you can take a bus for Deulti
Where to Stay :
- Nirala Resort , Ph – 09831620901
- Aqua Retreat , Ph – 08768008095
3. Gadiara :
- Distance from Kolkata : 63 km
- Approx. Driving time : 2 hours
- Best time to visit here : October to March
- Places of attraction : Ferry ride
to Geonkhali, Mahisadal Rajbari.
Ferry ride at Gadiara
Gadiara is nestled on the confluence of Hoogly and Rupnarayan River. Panoromic view of this place is breathtaking and it’s a nature lovers spot.
How to reach? :
- By road : Best
for bike trip
- Best route à Kolkata – Kona Expressway – Orisha
Trunk Rd – Uluberia-shyampur Rd - Shyampur-Gadiara Rd
- 👉 Map Link for Gadiara
- By train : Take
local train from Howrah to reach Bagnan station. Bagnan to Shyampur by bus. At
Shyampur take rickshaw/ Toto to reach Gadiara. Bagnan to Gadiara auto is also
available.
- By Bus : Esplanade
to Nurpur direct bus. Nurpur to Gadiara Ferry service available.
Where to Stay :
- Roopnarayan Tourist lodge-WBTDC (Roopmanjari Tourism Property) , Ph- 03214263125 / 9732510076
- Purnima Hotel, ph – 09903427073
- New Chalantika tourist lodge, ph - 09732583213
- Approx. Driving time : 2 hours
- Best time to visit here : September to April
- Other Places of attraction : The F fort (converted into hotel), Boating, Diamond
Harbour, Lighthouse , Chingrihkali fort.
Sunset at Ganga (Hooghly river)
Raichak,
a historical town is peaceful gateway on the bank of Hooghly river. The ruins
of British & Portuguese era alongwith serene view of mighty Hooghly makes
this place a tourist attraction. This small and charming town is really a great
option for short trip.
How to reach? :- By road : This
place is good for road trip.
- Best route à Kolkata – Alipore – Thakurpukur –
Diamond Harbour RD – Noorpur RD - Raichak
- 👉 Map Link for Raichak
- By train : Take local train from Sealdah station to
Diamond Harbour. Then hire local transport for Raichak.
- By Bus : Esplanade
to Garhbeta via Midnapore or Esplanade to Chandrakona bus available. Hire car
from Chandrokona. Esplanade to Diamond Harbour bus available.
Where to Stay :
- Punyalakshmi Hotel , Ph- 9153432013, 9679205110
- F-fort booking – ph- 9831404040 or from booking.com
- Distance from Kolkata : 140 km
- Approx. Driving time : 4.30-5 hours
- Best time to visit here : After monsoon, September to March
- Other Places of attraction : Gangani landform, Sarbamangala Temple, Krishnaraj Jeu Temple,
Baro Shiva Temple, Amlagora Jungle (Elephant crossing zone).
Gorges at Gangani
Gangani is the grand canyon of Bengal
located on the bank of Silabati river. The gorges made of red eroded rock is
the main attraction here. Apart from sea beach, hill, jungle, dam and river
this different land form can be your unique weekend destination.
How to reach? :
- By road : This
place is good for road trip.
- Best route à Kolkata – Bidhan sarani – Dankuni – Arambag – Kamarpukur – Garhbeta - Gangani
- 👉 Map link for Gangani
- By train : Take
train from Howrah to reach Garhbeta station. Hire a Rickshaw or Toto to reach
Gangani.
a) Chakradharpur Express
b) Purulia SF Express
- By Bus : Esplanade to Garhbeta via Midnapore or Esplanade to Chandrakona bus available. Hire car from Chandrokona.
Where to Stay ?
- Purnima Guest House (Garhbeta), Ph - 07947131578
- Star Guest house (Garhbeta), Ph- 08101280398
- Gitanjali Lodge & Hotel (Chandrakona town), Ph – 01246201324
Conclusion :
You can also check our Youtube video for visual sightseeing of the above-mentioned places. 👉👉 Youtube video link
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