Travelling escalates mood, refreshes mind and infuses joy inside us. But, crowded tourist areas suffocate us if we are running from city life.
Lesser travelled yet beautiful locations are what we will pinpoint here. So, let’s the journey begin-
Famous as the Grand Canyon of the Bengal, Gangani at the Garhbeta village of West Midnapore is the mecca for adventure seekers. It is a picturesque amalgamation of lush greenery, reddish brown sandstone hills and fertile Shilabati river beds. This is one of the uncommon places in West Bengal.
It is a 70-feet deep canyon formed naturally by the drifting of the River Shilabati and soil erosion. The best time to visit the destination would be monsoon because then you can see the river Silabati water flowing through the gorgeous red Gongoni Gorge, imitating that of the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
There is a whirling staircase built by the Government at the topmost point of Gangani (Gongoni) going down to the river.
How to Reach: From Satragachi and Shalimar you will get trains to reach Garhbeta station. From there it takes just 10-15 minutes to reach the location.
A perfect choice for a weekend tour near you if you are in Kolkata, Barddhaman, Kharagpur, Ranchi, Durgapur, Asansol etc. Ajodhya Hill & Forest Reserve Area at Baghmundi in Purulia is a treat to the eyes of nature lovers.
An extended portion of the Eastern Ghat Region and Dalma Hills, the major attraction here is lush greenery, charismatic waterfalls and picturesque hills in the backdrop. From Monday to Saturday one can visit the destination from 10 am to 6 pm. On Sunday, tourists are allowed till 2 pm only.
But, if you wish to breakfree the time restrictions and indulge more, stay at Kushal Palli Resort. Ranked amongst the best luxury hill resorts in West Bengal, it stands atop the Ajodhya Hills.Be both in the lap of luxury and nature here.
Photographers would never have a dull moment at this resort on hills. Don’t forget to check out the mesmerising natural charm of Bamni falls nearby.
A paradise for beach lovers who look for tranquillity and pure bliss, undisturbed by swarms of people. This coastal village is truly a beautiful yet an offbeat destination in Bengal, approximately 140 km off Kolkata. It is in East Midnapur near Digha.
The Fishery Department here can awe the children here with its collection of the skeletons of rare fishes, snakes, wild animals etc. It is a mesmerising coastal beach with a layback vibe. It is a couple friendly beach studded with casuarina trees.
There are several resorts in West Bengal near the destination. Junput Jhau Resort needs a special mention where the amenities and dining options are of excellent standard.
The fish farm and duck farms nearby are worth a visit.
A gem of all the exotic, scenic yet less explored tourist places in Bengal, Jhilimili and Sutan Forest cannot be missed. Located 45 km off Mukutmanipur in the Bankura district of Bengal, it is one of the best weekend destinations in Bengal.
The reservoir is ideal for pleasure boating while the hills are ideal for honing your hiking skills. It offers picturesque landscaping viewpoints.
Stay at Jhilimili Tree House Resort, one of the jungle resorts in Bengal while you visit here. The driving time from Kolkata is around 6 hours (230 km approx.).
Wrapping up
Do check out these places at least once. City crowds are maddening but we are accustomed to luxuries, aren’t we? So, try to stay at the best luxury resorts in West Bengal mentioned here while touring the destination.
Don’t forget to comment here after you are back from these offbeat destinations.
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