Taki, Hasnabad – 80 kms from Kolkata
To escape from the humdrum of daily life, sneak out a weekend on the borders of India, on the banks of Ichamati River in the small town of Taki. In West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, Taki is a municipality under the Basirhat subdivision. An extremely peaceful...Hazaribagh, Jharkhand – 340 kms from Kolkata
The term Hazaribagh literally means a place admired with thousands gardens. The district is situated on the Chota Nagpur plateau of Jharkhand. You will be amazed by viewing the scenic natural beauty of the destination, nestled amidst lush green dense forest, enriched...Dwarhatta, Hooghly – 41 kms from Kolkata
The terracotta temples guarded by lush green thickets makes Dwarhatta peaceful and serene. Located 41 km from Kolkata, Darhatta is one of the villages in Haripal, in the West Bengal’s Hoogly district. With its terracotta temples, simple and neat tribal huts, Dwarhatta...Lolegaon, Darjeeling – 123 kms from Siliguri
Lolegaon or Loleygaon is a small resort town with a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjungha located in the district of Darjeeling West Bengal. It is one of the offbeat destinations for tourists to hill stations. Loleygaon is 12 kilometers from Lava, 123 kilometers from...Rasikbill, Cooch Behar – 468 kms from Kolkata
Rashikbill or Rasikbill is a huge lake located in the town of Tufangang in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It is a very popular bird watching spot famous for local and migratory birds. It falls on the way to Kamakshyaguri from Alipurduar by train. Rasikbeel is 74...Guptipara, Hooghly – 80 kms from Kolkata
A rural town in Chinsurah subdivision, Guptipara is famous for being the first place in West Bengal to start community Durga Puja. Located beside the Hooghly River, Guptipara is equally famous for gupo sandesh (variety of sandesh pieces) and makha sandesh (sandesh...Panchalingeswar, Orissa – 280 kms from Kolkata
If you want to live in seclusion, amidst the tranquil and scenic natural ambience, then this quaint village of Panchalingeswar, is your ideal weekend getaway. Panchalingeswar is located in the hilly areas of Balasore district in Orissa. The sheer serenity of the...Banshberia, Hooghly – 48 kms from Kolkata
Banshberia or Bansberia is small town that is situated between Tribeni and Bandel, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It is located at the Kalyani Bridge’s western end lies on the Bandel-Katwa branch rail line. Banshberia falls under Mogra and Chinsurah police...Sikip, South Sikkim – 132 kms from Siliguri
Sikip, located in South District of Sikkim is a very famous destination for its beautiful atmosphere. Situated on the banks of Rangeet River, the place boasts splendid natural surroundings and excellent opportunities for camping and angling. Besides, the turbulent...Kaluk, Sikkim – 99 kms from Siliguri
The village of Kaluk is located amidst the mountains of West Sikkim, at an altitude of 5600 feet. This little village offers magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjungha. It is basically the buffer zone area of the renowned Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. The area abounds in...Zuluk, Sikkim – 150 kms from Siliguri
Zuluk or Jhuluk is a hamlet located in the lower Himalayas, at an altitude of 3000 meters. It is located in East Sikkim, near the Indo-China border. It is comparatively a new and offbeat tourist destination. In fact, special permits are required to tour Jhuluk. The...Gahirmatha, Orissa – 305 kms from Kolkata
Visit Gahirmatha also known as Gaharimatha if you want to see Olive Ridley Sea Turtles during your next weekend holiday. The Gahirmatha coast nestled in the Kendrapara district of Orissa will be your ideal destination because it is the world’s largest nesting beach of...Kuldiha Forest, Balasore – 350 kms from Kolkata
Kuldiha Forest covers a total area of 282 square kilometers. It is a dense forest mostly covered with thick growth of sishu, sal, piyasal, mango, bahera, jamun and simul trees that make it the perfect home to a wide number of animals like wild cats, elephants, long...Chandraketugarh, Barasat – 50 kms from Kolkata
The archaeological site of Chandraketugarh is located beside the Bidyadhari River, in the district of North 24 Parganas, at a distance of about 35 kilometres north-east of Kolkata. It lies on the road to Haroa, at a distance of 1 kilometer from Berachampa. For many...Achipur, Budge Budge – 33 kms from Kolkata
Achipur is a Chinese colony and the place derived its name from the Chinese businessman, Tong Achi who established a sugar mill on the banks of Hooghly River, south of Budge Budge, during the time of Warren Hastings. A sugarcane plantation was owned by him nearby that...Munsong, Darjeeling – 127 kms from Siliguri
Munsong or Mungsong has the longest view of River Teesta and one of the majestic views of the entire Mt. Kanchenjungha range. It has also been a popular location for films like “Chalo -Let’s Go” but has been left out from the tourist map. Located at...Garchumuk, Howrah – 60 kms from Kolkata
Garchumuk is located on the district of Howrah of West Bengal at the confluence of River Hooghly and River Damodar. The spot, offering the spectacular view of the Ganges is gradually emerging as a popular tourist destination ideal for a weekend tour. It is situated at...Deulti, Howrah – 48 kms from Kolkata
If you are looking for a rural escape, away from the bustling city life, then you can make a tour to this small village of Deulti, nestled amidst a serene ambience. This peaceful retreat is located about 6 kms towards the western part of Bagnan, in the district of...Takdah, Darjeeling – 90 kms from Siliguri
You must have been to Darjeeling quite a lot of times, but have you ever been to Takdah? No! Then this weekend visit this incredible place in the heart of the mountains and tea gardens. It is in Darjeeling District’s Runglee Rungliot area, which is 27 km from the...
