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Kolkata is boring on Weekends

Explore these 5 Places for weekend

Sunderban National Park

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Located in West Bengal, Sunderban National Park is one of the largest national parks in India. It boats an exotic array of flora and fauna species, especially Royal Bengal Tiger. The mesmerizing woods of Sunderban are the natural heaven for ardent wildlife lovers and nature admirers. The star attraction is the Royal Bengal tiger, along with deer and other animals. Stay at jungle resort to experience the local rural theatre -Bonobibi Yatra performed by the villagers.

Distance: 57 km

Digha

 

Literally the most sought after beach holiday retreat near Kolkata, Digha is located in the East Midnapur district at the border with Odisha. Digha is a one-stop destination for families, you can look forward to spend a pleasurable weekend. Lined with swaying chains of Casuarina trees, the beaches of Digha offer a beautiful canvas to be witnessed by the lovers of nature and serenity.

Distance: 184 km

Chandipur, Odisha

On the coastline of Orissa, is set the seaside Chandipur, a quiet seaside village in the district of Baleshwar. Considering it’s uniqueness, the beach supports a varied range of biodiversity. It’s not rare to thus find a horseshoe crab or red crab crawling beside you. This is a perfect weekend getaway to tranquillity in the swaying casuarina trees and the solitary sand dunes and gentle rise and fall of waves.

Distance: 257 km

Mukutmanipur

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Located at the confluence of the Kangsabati and Kumari River close to the Jharkhand border, Mukutmanipur is a beautiful town in the Bankuru district of West Bengal. Explore the beautiful Parasnath Hills, which the tallest peak in the range and considered as the pilgrimage place for Jain Tirthankara. Also visit the beautiful Banpurkuria deer park via a rented boat. Last, the fascinating one spent your evening at the Kangsabati Dam or a water reservoir.

Distance: 264 km

Bakkhali

Picture Source: Wikimedia Commons Amazing Sunset In Bakkhali

Bakkhali is located on one of the many deltaic islands spread across southern Bengal. Bakkhali offers a calm and peaceful beach side with lovely sun set and serene atmosphere. Some of these are joined together with bridges over narrow creeks. Have a relaxing holiday by taking a dip in the sea, appreciating the beauty of surrounding forests and relishing fresh sea food in solitude, this how a perfect weekend with family be like.

Distance:125 km

 

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