WONDERFUL WEEKEND

BARANTI

Baranti is a beautiful village in Purulia surrounded by hills and lakes just 265 kms away from Kolkata. The beautiful blue sky, deep green forest and dark blue water of the lake will surely enchant you. The Muradi Lake in Baranti has been created by a mud dam.

AYODHYA PURULIA

Ayodhya Hills is an extension of the Dolma Hills of Jharkhand. It is an extremely picturesque getaway with hills, dales, tall trees, springs, tranquil lakes, a river and clear blue skies. A visit to beautiful waterfalls, deep forests, tribal villages, Gorshabru and Mayur hill are sure to captivate your senses.

SIULIBONA BANKURA

Shiulibona is a quaint, picturesque village located within the midst of the jungle that is going to give some unconventional nature experience to guests. If you would like to spend time within a jungle here is your solution, if you want to stay at an offbeat remote location here is your solution, if you want to stay away from hustle bustle daily life here is your solution to recharge yourself.

ASANBONI

Asanboni is a wonderful weekend destination in the state of Jharkhand. The place is calm and serene, situated at the foothills of Dalma hill. One can reach the top of the hill by car. From the hill top, the scenery of the surrounding places looks amazing. Asanbani is a perfect place to spend 2-3 days away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

JHARGRAM

Jhargram is the paradise for nature lovers with bountiful forests of Sal, Mahua, wild elephants, deer and birds. It is also the heart of natural forests covered by lush and dense tropical hardwood, which gives visitors back to a natural feeling. it is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces.

GHATSILA

Ghatshila literally means “rocky landing of a river” (here Ghat means River wharf or quay and Shila means Rocky land), is a small city on the bank of the Subarnarekha River, which located within forests area in East Singhbhum district of the Jharkhand, India.

SUNDARBAN

Known for hosting the biggest mangrove forests in the world, Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal, India. It is also a Tiger Reserve and a Biosphere reserve that provides a complete nature’s circle to the tourist right from ‘Royal Bengal tigers’ to roaring rivers and beautiful estuaries.

BHITARKANIKA

Bhitarkanika, the home of the endangered salt-water crocodiles boasts of the world’s largest Estuarine Giant ever recorded at 23-feet..Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha, India, covering an area of 650 km in the Brahmani and Baitarani river deltas.

SANTINIKETAN

Shantiniketan is known world over for its contribution to education, arts, and literature, but Rabindranath Tagore’s town in Bolpur, West Bengal is much more than that. Besides the university, there is lots to do in Santiniketan.

SATKOSIA

Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the Angul district of Odisha. Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Odisha. Satkosia Tiger Reserve comprises two adjoining sanctuaries of central Odisha named as Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli.

RAMBHA CHILIKA

Nestling in the heart of coastal Orissa, Chilika is Indias biggest inland lake. Spread over 1,100 square kilometers stretching across the length of the three districts of Puri, Khurdha and Ganjam and finally joins the Bay of Bengal through narrow mouth, forming an enormous lagoon of brackish water.

CHANDAKA DAMPARA

Chandka Elephant Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in north western fringe of Bhubaneswar. The park is known for successful conservation of elephants which is the principal species here. It is also a home to a number of threatened wild animals and birds.

MOUSUNI ISLAND

Mousini Island is the example of one such virgin Islands where most human feet have not left behind their marks yet. The unexplored Island hidden in Namkhana of West Bengal and adjacent to Sunderban Delta can prove to be your best weekend’s gateway. The perfect amalgamation of peace and beach, sun and sand, sea and rivers define Mousini Island.

BAKKHALI

The Bakkhali Beach is perhaps the most breath taking beaches in India. The near 7 km coastline is not just the most stunning view of the sea merging into the land, but is also very sparsely populated, which accentuates its beauty.

TAKI

Located on the banks of the Ichamati river with Bangladesh on the other side of the river, Taki is a 70 km long, 2-hour drive away from Kolkata. This town was a popular seat of rich Zamindars, and has now become a budding weekend getaway for tourists. The main attractions of Taki include the Mini Sunderban, Eco Tourism Park, Rajbari and Pratip Saikat. Several temples namely Nandalal Jiu Temple, Jora Shiv Mandir and Kuleshwari Kali Bari lie in and around the place.

MASSANJORE

Massanjore is an ideal weekend destination situated in Dumka district of Jharkhand. The place is located in a peaceful and pollution free environment amidst green hills and bountiful nature. A colossal dam across the Mayurakshi River along with the expansive lake formed by it, make the place a perfect tourist spot. You can enjoy an awe inspiring view of the sparkling blue waters of the reservoir against a mesmerizing backdrop of blue sky and luscious greenery.

MURSHIDABAD

From the Nawabs of the pre-British era to the Lords from England, Murshidabad has seen history from its core. This small tourist haven in West Bengal situated on the bank of Bhagirathi River and serves as a place that manages to combine the beauty of the past with the beliefs of the present. Calling it a religious town or a monument city would mean limiting its beauty and restricting it magnificence. This town reminds you that no matter how forward technology has brought us, some things are best experienced on foot.

FUTIYARI

Futiyari Dam is situated approx 284 km from Kolkata on the bank of Futiyari Dam, and with the view of Tilaboni Hill, Sindurpur Hill and Panjonia Hill, Purulia, West Bengal. Over viewing the Futiary Dam which is a paradise of migratory birds in the winter, Futiary Dam provides the perfect getaway for you and loved ones to relax and reinvigorate, reawaken in a place where time stands still. You can also enjoy abundant “palash” in the month of March/April.

JAJAHATU

Jajahatu is a lesser known place in Purulia is a serene destination that offers you with a view of rustic mountains and some beautiful landscapes to ogle at. It is a perfect place to enjoy a lazy weekend and home of exotic birds during winter.

MUKUTMANIPUR

A popular weekend getaway for Kolkata locals, Mukutmanipur in the Bankura district of Kolkata is a serene town with lush green forests, clear blue water and green hills in the backdrop. Sharing borders with Jharkhand, Mukutmanipur is located at the confluence of Kumari and Kangsabati. A small serene town that it is, it attracts many tourists who come here in the search of a peaceful vacation. Mukutmanipur dam is said to be the second largest dam in the country.

BISHNUPUR

A small town in West Bengal famous for its terracota temples, Bishnupur is famous among tourists, especially for its rich culture including architecture, music and handicraft. Bishnupur is a town with a rich heritage and a present as rich in culture, art and architecture. Its heritage and an ornamented culture transcends into multiple attractions for the tourists, which can be witnessed in the area’s soft corner for classical music, paintings or while you take home a Baluchari sari. The temples that the area is known for include Jorbangla temple, Rasmancha temple, Shyamrai Temple and many more. These find immense grandeur in their identity as carriers of significant histories as well as architectural marvels.

TAJPUR

Tajpur is one of the most hidden beaches in India. Tajpur beach lies in the Purba Medinipur district of South Bengal, one of the southern districts of West Bengal. It lies on the Kolkata – Digha route and just 16 km before Digha. Tajpur is one of Bengals recently discovered tourist destination that lies close to the ever popular Mandarmoni and Shankarpur. In Tajpur, prime attraction is its sea beach with a dense of tamarisk trees. Red crabs are found during day time as it is looks like red carpet. Seagulls are also being seen at the break of dawn here at Tajpur.

MANDARMANI

Mandarmoni is a large and rapidly developing seaside resort village. It lies in East Medinipur district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. Mandarmani is a popular beach retreat in the state of West Bengal. It is an ideal destination for families, couples and youngsters. This is one of the very quiet beaches which is a good place to hang out with friends, watch the sunset and have a relaxing weekend with spa resorts nearby. It also hosts a number of activities like jet ski, bumpy rides, banana boat and ATV bikes.

DIGHA

Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, Digha is a popular tourist destination known for its untouched beaches and scenic views, especially among people in West Bengal. Digha is a one-stop destination for families looking forward to spend a pleasurable weekend. One of the best features of this hamlet is its varied and diverse tourist attraction spots. Known for its magnificent beaches, religious temples and high-tech research centers and museums, this most popular sea resort of West Bengal has a lot to offer for people of all age groups.

PANCHALINGESWAR

Panchalingeswar Saiva pitha is situated on a hillock with perennial streams falling on five natural Lingas. Its natural beauty attracts nature lovers and visitors. A number of tourists of Odisha, West Bengal and other states visit here throughout the year for Darshan of Lord and enjoy the scenic beauty.

SIMLIPAL

Simlipal, known for its national park and Tiger Reserve, is located in the northern part of the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. Not only a Tiger Reserve, Similipal is also a National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve and also a part of Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. Similipal derives its name from the abundance of Semul or Red Silk Cotton trees that bloom vividly in its forest. The vast stretches of forest of Similipal is a unique composition of deciduous, semi-ever green, high level Sal, grass land & savannahs. Similipal Tiger Reserve located in the northern side of the state is also blessed with majestic waterfalls like Barehipani, Joranda & Uski, Sitakund-Deokund-Bhimkund waterfalls in its periphery.

DWARHATTA

The terracotta temples guarded by lush green thickets makes Dwarhatta peaceful and serene. Located 41 km from Kolkata, Dwarhatta is one of the villages in Haripal, in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. With its terracotta temples, simple and neat tribal huts, Dwarhatta welcomes you to spend a weekend in the calm ambience of its village life. The temples date back nearly three centuries and showcases rare examples of Pancharatna and Aatchala architecture. Apart from old terracotta temples, a visit to the historic Antpur town.

BARJORA

Barjora is part of the Bankura uplands in the west gradually merging with Bankura –Bishnupur Rarh plains in the north east. Barjora is a good option for Weekend Trips from Kolkata.The area is having a gradual descent from Chota Nagpur Plateau. The western portion is characterized with many hill and ridges. It is 10 min from Durgapur barrage and river Damodar. The ‘sandhya aarti’ is an incredible event to watch, which will remind you about Benaras. Garh Jungle, Randiha, Gopinathpur, Gangdua Dam, Koro Pahar can be covered from here,

JHILIMILI

Jhilmili is a mesmerising natural beauty located in Khatra subdivision of the district of Bankura in West Bengal. Also known as the ‘Darjeeling of South Bengal’, Jhilimili is exactly located at the border of Purulia, Bankura and Midnapur and just 70 km away from the Bankura town. Literally translating to sparkle or twinkle in the Bengali language, the area has dense lush forests that possess breathtaking beauty. The place is situated on a hillock and amidst thick, dense forests of varying heights. The forest cover is so thick in some places that even sunlight has a hard time making its way through the labyrinth of vegetation.

JOYPUR FOREST

Joypur forest is thickly forest stippled with skyscraping Sal, Palash, Kusum, Mahua, Neem and Teak trees, which does not allow the daring sunlight to touch the bottom at some places. Staying in an exceedingly dense jungle with noticed deer herds crossing the lush forest-path every now and then – if this excites you then choose Joypur forest as your next weekend destination. Bankura District, which forms a locality of the eastern Chhota Nagpurhighland, has been adorned naturally with her own hands.

GOVINDAKATI SUNDARBAN

Visit Sundarban Basirhat range covering Jhingakhali, Harikhali and Burir Dabri adjacent to Khulna Border of Bangladesh from our resort, a home away from is situated on the bank of Kalindi river at Gobindakati and is a perfect gateway to spend your next weekend away from hustle and bustle from crowded citylife. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences and activities including Jungle safaris, nature walks, boating, By cycle tours, photography tours, bird-watching tours, local village tour, Local boat safari visits etc.

BHAGABATIPUR

Bhagabatipur is a new offbeat destination just 16 km from Shantiniketan, offers many flavours to a make a holiday break enjoyable and fulfilling for guests of all ages. On one hand it has Gurudeb’s Shantiniketan and Sonajhuri-r Haat and on the other side there is Tarasankar Bandapodhyay’s Labhpur and Hansuli Baank.

KULDIHA

Kuldiha Sanctuary is located in the district of Balasore and is blessed with a charming forest and a variety of wildlife such as leopard, elephant, gaur, sambar, giant squirrel, a number of bird species like leaf-bird, hill myna, peafowl, hornbills and various reptiles. Some cycus plants and surprisingly very few mangrove trees also could be seen at Gudikhola area. Kuldiha is not only a compact mass of hills, valleys and streams but a bounty of natural beauties of biological entities. Deeming the rich biological diversity and geological importance,