NADIA DISTRICT:

Krishnanagar : 118 km.

• The clay models / figurines crafted here are collectors’ items.

Nabadwip : 120 km. Across the river from Nabadwip.

• Medieval capital and birthplace of great religious reformer Shri Chaitanya. Sonargouranga Temple.

Mayapur : Iscon Temple

• Centre of Hare Krishna (ISKCON) movement. ISKCON temple.

MURSHIDABAD

Berhampore : 210 km.

• Cantonment site for British in 1765.

Murshidabad : 221 km.
The last capital of Independent Bengal.

• Old Nizam Palace (1837).
• Hazarduari.
• Moti Jheel (Pearl Lake)
• Katra Mosque.

MALDA DISTRICT

Gaur : 353 km.

• Ancient capital of Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim Bengal.

Pandua : 357 km.

• Famous for Muslim monuments.
• Uttar Dinajpur
  
• Raiganj - 425 Kms
• Kulik Bird Sanctury

Darjeeling : 686 km.

• Hill resort.
• Toy train service from Siliguri.
• Adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and rock climbing.
• Tea gardens.
• Magnificent view of Kanchenjunga, Kalimpong, Mirik.

 

JALPAIGURI DISTRICT :

Jalpaiguri : 610 km.

• Habitat of rare one-horned rhino.
• White water rafting on the Teesta river.
• Tea gardens.
   

COOCHBEHAR DISTRICT :

  Coochbehar Town: 704 km.

• Koochbehar Palace.
• Madan Mohan Temple.

• Sagardighi
  
  Other Places.
  Rasik Bil
  Gosanimari Temple
  Baneswar Temple
   

BANKURA DISTRICT :

Vishnupur : 152 km.

• Terracotta sculptures and temples.
• Snake festival in August.
• Centre of silk, tussar and bellmetalware.
• School of Indian classical music.

Bankura : 185 km.

• Famous for folk terracotta art and terracotta handicrafts.

PURULIA DISTRICT:

• Ajodhya Hills - 285 km.
• Eco and rural tourism center.

Glorious Garpanchcoat: Surrounded by Panchet hills, this place is full of green with a rich biodiversity of the Sal Forests of West Bengal. The Panchet Dam happens to be the star attraction over here. From the hill top you will get a panoramic view of forest.
How to reach: 15 kms. from Barakar via Chirkunda. 34 kms. by road from Asansol via Disergarh and 65 kms. by road from Purulia.
Places to visit: The ruins of fort of Singh Deo dynasty, Panchet Dam & Mython (45 kms.), Kalyanaswari Temple, Ajodhya hill (45 kms.). Kashipur Rajbari is also nearby.
Where to stay: A/C, non-A/C rooms of Nature Resort of WBFDC Ltd. Conference facility available.

Mystic Duarsini: On the foothills of a mound, by the bank of the rivulet Satgurung, stands Duarsini, an ethnic land with a wild smell. People come here to watch birds, study ethno-botany and tribal culture. A trekking route with 155 m. elevation will test your love for adventure.
How to reach: 17 kms. bus ride from Bandoan and 65 kms. from Sadar town Purulia, 20 kms. from Ghatsila, Tatanagar (65 kms).
Places to visit: Tata (75 kms.), Ghatsila (20 kms.).
Where to stay: Ethnic cottages of Nature Resort of WBFDC Ltd.

A number of Guest Houses are run by WBCADC Ajodhya Hills Project at the top of Hill with dedication and affering warm reception and Hospitality.

Some of the Guest Houses are as follows:

BIRBHUM DISTRICT :

Santiniketan : 212 km.

• Site of the open-air school started by Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. Now an international university.

• Within a radius of 80 km, Bakreshwar Hot Springs, Kenduli, Massenjore Dam, Tarapith, etc.

BARDHAMAN DISTRICT Bardhaman : 100 km.

Kalna : 77 km.

• Temples with intricate marvel of terracotta designs.
  Purbasthali - Migratory birds

 

24 PARGANAS (S) DISTRICT :

Diamond Harbour : 48 km.

• Ideal picnic spot by the river Ganga

Bakkhali : 131 km.

• Excellent beach for a sun-n-sand getaway.

Frazerganj : 134 km.

• Beach with a seagull habitat.

Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary : 2585 sq. km mangrove swamp.

• World’s largest delta.
• Designated World Heritage site.
• Famous for Royal Bengal Tigers.

EAST MEDINIPUR Tamluk : 100 km.

Digha : 185 km.

• Hard beach with Casuarina plantations.
• Raging Bay of Bengal.
• Five hour drive from Kolkata and a popular getaway.

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