Roopark Village
All good things come in small packages, and this does certainly hold true for Roopark Village. This small tribal destination offers the tourists an experience which brings them closer to nature in a manner that is both charming and surreal. Away from the crazy crowds of Kolkata, a trip to this place is known best for its rejuvenation powers.
Distance from Kolkata: 20 kms
Best time to visit: July- March
Things to do: Bird watching, visiting the Panchlingeshwar temple and Chandipur beach.
Sunderbans
The pride of India, the thickest Mangrove forest in the world and the largest delta on Earth, the Sunderbans sure seem to be a great option for a weekend getaway from Kolkata. The house of the Royal Bengal Tiger, these forests are full of adventure and fun.
Distance from Kolkata: 109 kms
Best time to visit: October to March
Things to do: Watch the wildlife and spend a day and night in a boat along the Matla River.
Henry’s Island
Named after the British who survived the area about the century ago, Henry’s Island is situated on the western edge of Sunderbans. This island has a beach which has a mangrove forestation and therefore the charm of this beach becomes exponentially higher. It is owing to the serenity and beauty of the place that this destination is raising in the ranks of the weekend getaways from Kolkata.
Distance from Kolkata: 130 kms
Best time to visit: October – March
Things to do: Bonfire nights, nature strolls and bird watching.
Bakkhali
If there is the need to break away from the excessive commercialization of Kolkata, then heading to Bakkhali over a weekend seems to be a good idea. It is this place which instills the tourists with the magic of the countryside. Being the southernmost part of West Bengal, this area is thickly forested around the beach.
Distance from Kolkata: 132 kms
Best time to visit: July- March
Things to do: Visit the windmill of Frasergunj and Crocodile Propagation Center; take a peaceful stroll along the beach.
Mayapur
One for the people with religious calling, Mayapur is a tranquil little weekend getaway from Kolkata. Being a part of the nine islands of Nabadwip, Mayapur has an utterly religious atmosphere working to release the stress of city life for tourists. Having the river Hooghly on a side and Jalangi on the other, this place personifies peace.
Distance from Kolkata: 132 kms
Best time to visit: July- March
Things to do: Visit the ISKCON temple; explore Ballal Mound and tomb of Chand Kazi.
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