SHANTINIKETAN
Shantiniketan was founded in 1901 by Noble Laureate
Shri. Rabindra Nath Tagore who visualised a perfect
harmony of humanity with nature. It is at a distance
of 212 kms. from Kolkata and is well connected by road
and rail, the nearest rail station being Bolpur. Besides
the University, the complex at "Uttarayan"
must be in the itinerary of tourists. Art gallery and
museum are important to be seen.
Where to stay :-
Hotel Balaka International Ganesh Kutir |
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SUNDARBANS
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO inscribed 'The
Sundarbans' in the World Heritage List. With a cobweb
of innumerable creeks, canals the tributaries of the
river Ganga and 54 small islands the Sundarbans is the
natural heritage of West Bengal and is considered as
the largest Estuarine Forest in the world. The dense
mangroves in the mud flats, the birds sanctuaries in
Lothian island and Sajnekhali, the hatchery cum sanctuary
of crocodiles at Bhagabatpur, the in exhaustible natural
stock of seeds of a large number of brackish water fish,
prawn and crab, the dense forest at Kalashdwip and,
above all, the Royal Bengal Tigers in the Tiger Reserve,
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DIGHA
About 185 kms. south west of Kolkata, on the Bay of Bengal,
is the quiet beach town of Digha. It's 7 km beach, dotted
with Casuarinas groves.
Where to stay :-
Hotel Sonar Bangla Hotel Samudra Samrat Hotel Sun N’ Sea |
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MANDAR MUNI
About 162 kms. from south west of Kolkata, on the way
to Digha, is a virgin sea beach ideal for leisure weekends
and also enjoy boating and angling.
Where to stay :-
Hotel Samudra Vilas Hotel Hirak Jayanti Hotel Sindhu Kanya
Belabhumi Resort Hotel Samudra Sakshi
Hotel Rose Valley The Sana Beach Resort Garden Retreat |
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JUNPUT
A virgin sea beach located at only 158 kms or 4 hours
drive away from Kolkata.The region
has got a virgin beach along with lush green meadows
with ennumber of fishing lakes.Junput
also have the Kali Temple of KAPALAKUNDALA of Nabakumar
fane as depicted in the most popular novel of Rishi
Bankimchandra.
Where to stay :-
Junput Resort |
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BAKKHALI
Bakkhali is a small beach resort about 132 kms from Calcutta. Despite being isolated and having limited accommodation, it is very popular with the citizens of Calcutta. One can walk to the Frasergunj beach from Bakkhali.
Where to stay :-
Sahana Tourist Lodge Hotel Deepak Balaka Tourist Lodge |
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MUKUTMONIPUR
Mukutmonipur dam was planned to provide major irrigation facilities across Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur. Bangopalpur Reserve Forest, a home of many species of flora and fauna.
Where to stay :-
Hotel Aparajita Hotel Amrapaali Hotel Green Park |
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JHARGRAM
Located close to the district’s western borders, Jhargram is at the heart of natural forest regions of west Midnapur. Large, lush and dense natural forests of tropical hardwoods give the visitor a back-to-nature feeling. Woods of shaal, piyal, and mahua trees and, to a lesser extent, cashew trees, can also be found.
Where to stay :-
Aranya Sundari Guest House Dulung Lodge
MPS Green Fort Resort |
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GHATSHILA
Ghatshila (also spelt as Ghatsila) is a census town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India. The city is located on the bank of the Subarnarekha River, and is situated in a forested area. It contains a station on the main line of the South Eastern Railway.
Where to stay :-
Subarna Rekha Inn Suhasita Resort Hotel Akashdeep Hotel Joyguru HotelAjoy Lodge
Hotel Snehalata Hotel Suvam Matri Dham |
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