Tridibnagar, Sunderban – 104 kms. ...
Located on the bank of Bidyadhari River, Tridibnagar is a small village in Sunderbans – the world’s largest Mangrove Forest and abode of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Two ethnic mud houses built against the backdrop of a typical Bengali countryside welcomes guests to Tridibnagar. Here, you wake up to the chirping of birds and watch out from the window of your mud hut to the green horizon. There is a pond where you can enjoy angling with local fishing rods or you can mud trek in the mangroves or even indulge in a village walk to discover the lives and culture of...
Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Mayurbhanj ̵...
Located at an average altitude of around 2880 feet above sea level and spread over 2750 sq. km. the Simlipal National Park is a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district. It has been enlisted as a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009. The word Similipal literally means “where red silk cotton trees grow” but it is not only a forest of Simul Trees but harbours about 1076 species of mammals, 231 species of birds, 29 types of reptiles and a very healthy collection of Orchids too. It is home to some beautiful waterfalls like Uski,...
Turyok, Kurseong – 55 kms. from Si...
Located at an altitude of 5000 feet overlooking the mighty Mt. Kanchenjungha and surrounded by gardens, forests and terraced farmlands on all sides, Turyok is a secret very few have ever discovered. This little picturesque village is guarded by lush green hills nearly every household has a garden with orange trees. Just 30 kms. from main town Kurseong, Turyok has always escaped the glare of mass tourism. The fabulous location of our home stay, the lush jungles, the hidden lakes amidst pine forests, the wild orchids and exotic birds and butterflies make Turyok nothing less...
Rainee Khola, Kurseong – 57 kms fr...
Rainee Khola is a rivulet which runs through rocks and boulders snaking through dense forests. We built our nature resort in the middle of untouched nature on the banks of the Rainee Khola. You would often find peacocks visiting your abode and a waterfall in the distance pouring thousands of gallons of water in the Raineekhola. While staying here, you can go for local sightseeing trips or take part in adventure sports like Rock Climbing and Trekking. You can also enjoy Bird Watching and Angling with your friends during the day and do some barbecue under the starry sky....
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary R...
Just 20 kms. from the capital city of Bhubaneshwar perched on the North-Eastern Ghats of India is the Chandaka – Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary spread over 193.39 sq. kms. Here, you can enjoy Open Vehicle Jungle Safari to spot wild animals like Elephants, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, Indian Wolf, Hyena and other mammals. It is also a favourite destination for Bird Watchers and Adventure seekers. You can visit the different viewpoints and watch towers inside the Sanctuary and enjoy vast stretches of green meadows, sal forests and...
Ziro, Kalimpong – 63 kms. from Sil...
Tucked on the edge of a cliff with panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjungha, River Teesta, Tarey Bhir and Melli town, our home stay in Ziro is one of the best places to spend a few idle days far from the crowd. Being close to Kalimpong, it offers a host of sightseeing opportunities and adventure activities like paragliding, trekking, angling and white water rafting. Our home stay at Ziro offers well-furnished Double Bed rooms with attached western bathrooms. In the evenings, you can also relish the twinkling lights of Melli from our homestay and the morning sky is ruled by...
Kashyem, Kalimpong – 89 kms from Siligur...
Located around 24 kms. from Kalimpong town, Kashyem is a small village, surrounded by forests and perched on a hilltop at 4000 feet above sea level with breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjungha, lush forests and winding mountain roads. Here, you can wake up to the call of unknown birds, take jungle walks through pine forests and stay in a village still untouched by tourist rush. A village church, a playing field and a homestay run by an enterprising villager, is what makes most of the village. BOOKING DETAILS OF KASHYEM Places to see in Kashyem: There is a small church in...
Bhagabatipur, Birbhum – 180 kms from Kol...
Welcome to Eastern India’s First Container Resort! The most unique concept of this resort is staying within Shipping Containers. Yes! They have converted the same shipping containers you see loaded on trucks ferrying goods across the highways into comfortable rooms decked with all modern facilities. The resort also has a splash pool, a huge Children’s park with a collection of rides, a huge pond where you can fish to your heart’s content, a vegetable garden and even a duck house. Bhagabatipur is just 12 kms. from Santiniketan and very near to Labhpur,...
Mandasaru Gorge – Khandamal, 155 k...
The Mandasaru Gorge is perched on a plateau around 2500 feet above sea level and the gorge is 820 feet deep from the main surface of the plateau. The Mandasaru Gorge ecosystem is located in the eastern part of Kandhamal District of Odisha and is surrounded by dense tropical moist deciduous forest on all sides. This 15 km. long gorge is guarded by 22 hills positioned one after another with the highest peak Saashimaha Manda Hill towering at 3280 feet above sea level. The village resort at Mandadsaru is located at the edge of the gorge overlooking the endless lush rolling...
Asannagar Village, Krishnanagar – ...
Asannagar is a beautiful riverside village, which has recently become one of the best places to de-stress yourself after a week of hectic work in the office. You can spend your weekend simply boating on the Jhor River, reading some great books, telling stories to the village children and visiting some local attractions like the 300-year-old Maharaja Krishnachandra’s Palace, ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur, the Shiva Temple at Shibnibas and the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu at Nabadwip. Few things, which have already started vanishing from our complex urban lives like...
Daringbadi, Kandhamal – 115 kms. f...
If you are looking to spend some quiet time far from the everyday hustle of your regular life, then Daringbadi is the ideal place for you. Situated in the Kandhamal District of Odisha, it is an exquisite hill station in Eastern Ghat. At 3000 ft. above the sea level, you will find the place surrounded in thick rain forest, dotted with coffee gardens and green valleys and plateaus. In winter the temperature drops down to zero and sometimes even dew drops freeze in the early hours and forms a white shroud of snow over the valley. Thus Daringbadi is lovingly referred as “The...
Bhitarkanika National Park, Kendrapara &...
If you are looking to spend some quiet time in the lap of nature, enjoying the beauty of lush greenery along with diversified flora and fauna—Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest is the place that you are looking for. Situated in the Kendrapara District of Odhisa in the coast of Bay of Bengal, Bhitarkanika National Park is crisscrossed by rivers like Brahmani and Baitarani and hundreds of creeks and rivulets covering an area of 672 sq. kms. “Bhitara” in Odhiya means Interior and “Kanika” means exquisite beauty. Thus, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and...
Bhalukhop, Kalimpong – 72 kms from...
Our home stay in Bhalukhop is around 8 kms from Kalimpong town perched on a hilltop at 5300 feet above sea level with breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjungha and River Teesta meandering below. Here, you can wake up to the call of unknown birds, enjoy picking up plums and strawberries from our farm, take walks through forests and stay in a village still untouched by tourist rush. As of now, we offer 4 double-bedded rooms and 2 single-bedded rooms in our home stay for the guests. Being near to Kalimpong, Bhalukhop is also a choice for tourists who want to escape the chaos...
Barkandia, Hirakund WLS – 40 kms. ...
At Barkandia, you would stay in cottages amidst a dense forest surrounded by hills with a magnificent view of one of the largest lakes in Asia. The Barkandia beat of Hirakund Wild Life Sanctuary is home to an encouraging population of Indian Bisons (Gaurs), Elephants, Wild Boars, Hyenas, Sloth bears, Wild Dogs (Dhols), Chousinghas and elusive Indian Leopards. It is also home to over 250 plant species and 234 species of resident as well as migratory birds. There are 06 beautiful cottages and 07 luxury rooms deep within the forest facing the Hirakund Lake endowed with all...
Kharibil, Digha – 235 kms. from Ko...
Just 15 kms from the tourist hub of Digha is the serene village of Kharibil in Balasore District of Odisha. Here, the majestic Subarnarekha River meets the sea and creates a mangrove forest covering 563 Ha along the coast of Bay of Bengal. This marine eco-system harbours a unique congregation of marine plants, fish, animals and birds which are rare to be found anywhere else. The daily rise and fall of the tide has created a mud flat rich in mangrove forests which gives way to a placid silvery sand beach that can only be reached in a boat during high tide. Amidst all this,...
Thurrup, Kurseong – 42 kms. from S...
Located at an altitude of 5500 feet overlooking the mighty Mt. Kanchenjungha and surrounded by tea gardens on all sides, Thurrup is a secret very few have ever discovered. Just 28 kms. from main town Kurseong, Thurrup has always escaped the glare of mass tourism. A small guesthouse with just 04 rooms to spare accommodates guests at Thurup. The fabulous hilltop location of the guesthouse, the lush green tea gardens, the hidden lakes amidst pine forests, the wild orchids and exotic birds and butterflies make Thurup nothing less than paradise. BOOKING DETAILS OF THURRUP...
Hanspokhri, Dudhia – 45 kms. from ...
Here’s a jungle camp secretly tucked within the deep forests of Hanspokhri at Indo-Nepal border, just beside the Balasun River. Untouched flora and fauna of the sub Himalayan type and a few tribal villages and terraced paddy fields bound the camp. Staying in this jungle camp is an experience by itself – bird watching in the early mornings, community river fishing in the afternoons and campfire in the evenings are few things, which will bring you closer to the people and nature of this place. The jungle camp at Hans pokhri is a perfect hideout for all those who...
Purbasthali, Bardhaman – 120 kms f...
Purbasthali is a small town just 120 kms from Kolkata, located in the district of East Bardhaman, between Katwa and Nabadwip. It is situated on the banks of a beautiful Oxbow lake that is created by the River Ganga. This lake is 2 to 3 km long and attracts lots of migratory birds during the winter season. Bird-watchers will surely have a gala time here. The whole place of Purbosthali (also known as Chupir Chor) is generally covered by fruits and flower garden as well as vegetation. As of now, there are 04 fabulous cottages within the park area adjacent to the Oxbow lake...
Sherpa Gaon, Kalimpong – 75 kms. f...
Sherpa Gaon is a hidden village on the edge of the Delo Hills, just 08 kms. from Kalimpong. If you are longing for a quiet vacation soaked with traditional Gurkha hospitality, then a few day’s stay in this farm would surely meet your expectations. Snuggled within the cloud forests of Himalayas, the Sherpa Gaon Farmstay is spread over an acre of land dotted with cottages, water bodies, forests, Machaans, vegetable gardens, cowsheds and even natural caves. BOOKING DETAILS OF SHERPA GAON Places to see in Sherpa Gaon: A walk around the village in the early mornings...
Tuttidara, Darjeeling – 75 kms. fr...
Perched on the slopes of the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by pine forests and tea gardens, Tuttidara is a small Gorkha village with spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjungha. A few minutes’ walk around Tuttidara would take you to a nearby sacred lake, a nature park and a viewpoint with breath-taking views of valleys and snow peaks. However, if you are thinking that only basic accommodation would suffice in these environs, then you are far from the truth. Surprisingly, you would find one of the most luxurious resorts located on the outskirts of Darjeeling at Tutti dara....
Tabakoshi, Mirik – 58 kms from Sil...
Tabakoshi is located beside the warbling and meandering Rangbhang River at the foothills where Sagmaru Tea Garden and Gopaldhara Tea Garden meet. This fairy tale village resort decked with all modern facilities exudes the charms of a rustic stay. A path from the resort leads to the rocky riverbed through the orange orchards and disappears into the tea gardens and forests in the distance. Riverside trekking over boulders followed by a dip into the chilly waters of the Rangbhang River would embalm your tired soul and inspire you to start afresh. BOOKING DETAILS OF TABA...
Terjum, Ghoom – 59 kms. from Silig...
This is the heartland of Darjeeling’s best tea-producing areas. Surrounded by legendary tea estates like Chamong, Sangmaru and Gopaldhara, Terjum is a small village tucked on a hilltop with a never-ending view of tea gardens, river valleys and forests. Located only a few kilometers from the Rangbhang River Valley and Mirik Lake, Terjum village is yet to experience tourist rush. If you are planning for a quiet weekend, far from the crowd, then Terjum Bungalow with its sprawling lawns, kitchen gardens and fireplace could be your ideal hideout. BOOKING DETAILS OF...
Gumti Gaon, Darjeeling – 69 kms. f...
Just 09 kms. from the din of Darjeeling, is a quiet refuge called Gumti Gaon with sweeping views of the lush rolling hills, farmlands and Mt. Kanchenjungha. At Gumti Gaon, you can still enjoy the bird calls in the early mornings, take a village walk through tea gardens, enjoy gardening in the farms and get wet at the nearby waterfall. If you are one of those who want to stay close to Darjeeling yet shun its crazy traffic and tourist rush, then Gumtigaon could be your pick, this season. All the sightseeing spots of Darjeeling can be covered within an hour’s drive...
Galeythar, Kurseong – 50 kms from ...
Cotton clouds trapped within the vales and rolling hills, panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjungha, hidden lakes amidst pine forests, orange orchards, wild orchids and exotic birds and butterflies! These are few reasons to visit Galeythar! Located just 35 kms. from Darjeeling and still untouched by mass tourism, this village has some of the best nature resorts and home stays in North Bengal. Apart from enjoying your much-awaited respite, you can take casual walks in the surrounding forests, tea gardens, cardamom fields, terraced paddy fields and orange orchards of Galeytar....
Baradih Village, Jhargram – 213 km...
Baradih Village is not just any upcoming weekend destination near Kolkata. Here, River Kansabati merges from the distant hills cloaked in deep lush forests and meanders past you while you wait in the balcony of your cottage to catch a glimpse of the setting sun over the ancient jungles. Soon, the sky turns crimson and the birds start their homeward journey – everything here is surreal – seems like the work of a master painter. At Baradih Village, you can escape time and space and embark on your journey to self-realisation. BOOKING DETAILS OF BARADIH Places to...
Joypool, North 24 Pgns – 36 kms fr...
A small village around 13 kms. from the district town of Barasat, Joypool is conveniently connected by roadways as well as railways. If you are yearning for some moments of peace and is longing to spend some valuable time with your family in a farmhouse where your children can play in the lawns and you can enjoy the village life, then our accommodation at Joypool would be the right pick for a day trip and picnic from Kolkata. While returning home, you can drive another 15 kms. to reach the Chakla Dham Temple Complex dedicated to the Saint Lokenath Baba to pay your...
Burraghutu, Bankura – 220 kms from...
Burraghutu is a remote village on a hilltop with a spectacular view of the Kansabati River basin. Tucked within a forest in Bankura, this tribal village is straight from the pages of any adventure novel. The Kansabati River Basin is dotted with small islands and few of them are designated wildlife parks, where you can find deer roaming freely. While staying here, you can explore the nearby tribal villages famous for terracotta and Dokra artworks and visit the ruins of ancient Jain temples. Boating in Kansabati River and day trips to the deep dark forests of Kuilapal are...
Chowdhury Zamindar Bari, Nimo – 95...
Nearly, 400 years ago, the Chowdhurys settled in and around a small village in Bardhaman and established their Zamindari. With time, they grew to become one of the most influential Zamindars of Bengal. Today, their house, temple, mango orchards and the Dighi (pond) stand testimony to the grand past. If you are a time-traveller, then you must visit the Chowdhury Zamindar Bari this weekend to re-discover the grandeur of Zamindari lifestyle and the beauty of rural Bengal. BOOKING DETAILS OF CHOWDHURI BARI Not even a 100-kms of Kolkata, the landscape of Bengal gives way to...
