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Barrackpore
This historic place was where the British first set their barracks in the 17th-century before expanding their rule in the country. Visited by history and art lovers from around the country, Barrackpore is famous for its gardens, museums, cathedrals, and temples.
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 31.4 kilometres.
Highlights: The 700-year-old Kali temple that used to be the meeting place for freedom fighters. The magnificent Bartholomew Church here is famous for its Gothic architecture, stained glass paintings, and majestic arches. Gandhiji Prem Niwas was established by Mother Teresa for helping the destitute. Gandhi Museum for its huge collection of photographs and personal items of the Mahatma. Jawahar Kunj Garden for its flower patches is a must-visit.
Piyali Island
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 68.7 kilometres.
Highlights: Visit the nearby Sundarbans National Park to see exotic flora & fauna and migratory birds especially during winters. Enjoy boating and picnicking at the scenic riverside and at Piyali Dam. Visit the nearby fishermen’s villages and try local food. Take long nature strolls amidst vast paddy fields and thick mangrove forests.
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Kamarpukur
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 97 kilometres.
Highlights: Ancient temples like Mukundapur Temple, Jairambati Temple, Yogi Shiva Temple, and Gopeshwar Temple are a must-visit for their beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. To spend a day amidst cool breeze and serenity, one must visit the Talpukur Tank and the banks of Damodar River. Visit the Deer Park to see varieties of colourful birds and deer. Ramakrishna Math, the birthplace of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, is a must-visit to attend yoga and meditation sessions and pick up local handicrafts.
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Bardhaman
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 102.9 kilometres.
Highlights: Deer Park for its variety of deer, birds, and tigers. Tomb of Sher Afghan, a Jehangir-era traitor. The majestic 19-century Curzon gate. Krishnasar Lake, which is an artificial lake famous for boating, flower shows, and varieties of fish. 108 Shiv Mandir that is a collection of 108 smaller intricately-designed temples, is a must-visit.
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Mayapur
Best time to visit: Monsoon months (July-September) and Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 133.8 kilometres.
Highlights: The magnificent ISKCON Temple, which is the global headquarter of the Krishna Consciousness Movement and houses the Samadhi of Srila Prabhupada. Chand Kazi’s historic shrine that symbolises transformation. Ancient temples like Sri Devananda Gaudiya Math & Sri Chaitanya Math. Temple of Vedic Planetarium depicting the union of Vedic scriptures and the universe.
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Navadvipa
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 136.2 kilometres.
Highlights: Iconic temples like ISKCON Temple, Radha Rani Temple, Sri Mahaprabhu Math, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, etc. Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary for its wetlands and hundreds of bird species. Pushpa Samadhi Temple and Museum dedicated to the life of Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON.
Bakkhali
This beach town and seaside resort, one of the most scenic places to visit near Kolkata, is located on one of the deltaic islands of South Bengal. This secluded town is a part of the Sunderbans connected by a narrow creek to the marshes and is famous for its beaches, islands, temples, and wildlife breeding centres.
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 125.5 kilometres.
Highlights: The Bakkhali beach is famous for its sunflower fields right on the beach, stunning sunrise & sunset views, and delicious seafood. Crocodile Park, a breeding & preservation centre, for its huge variety of the reptile. Jambu Dwip island, an independent island that submerges underwater for a few months every year.
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Henry’s Island
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 126.9 kilometres.
Highlights: Enjoy traditional Bengali food and seafood at the local shacks. Visit the Henry’s Island watchtower at the Sundari Tourist Complex to savour panoramic views of the lush surroundings. Henry’s Beach is one of the best places to visit for its secluded charm, watersports, and thousands of crabs.
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Bishnupur
Bishnupur is one of the best places to visit in West Bengal and is known for its quaint environment and surreal views. It is considered to be the true splendour of nature, and you can find here a wide range of flora and fauna. It is a bustling hub of culture, tradition, and rich history and caters to the discerning taste of the travellers with its unique offerings.
Bishnupur is considered to be the hotspot of temples and ancient monuments. Rasmancha is the oldest building over here that has large pyramidal structures and unique architecture. Jorbangla Temple is the most famous religious spot over here that is reckoned for its terracotta structure and delicate carving on the walls. Madanmohan Temple and Radhe Govind Temple are other famous attractions over here.
There are tons of enthralling activities that you can try at Bishnupur for a memorable experience. You can have a heritage walk through the narrow lanes and crowded markets of this city, or you can trek to the Susania hills for an awe-inspiring experience over here. The tourists can also try the exceptional local cuisines of Bishnupur to satisfy their hunger pangs.
Bishnupur experiences tropical weather, which means you can visit this place all around the year. It experiences extreme humidity during monsoon along with constant rainfall, which can ruin the joy of your trip. Winters over here are quite pleasant, and it experiences an average of 26 degrees Celsius during winters. Summers are relatively warm over here, and it experiences 32-42 degrees Celsius during this time of the year.
Tajpur
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 173 kilometres.
Highlights: Visit the charming fishing villages and enjoy water sports like kayaking, parasailing, water zorbing, etc. Don’t miss to visit the secluded Tajpur Beach and the Mandarmani Beach that houses thousands of red crabs. The beautiful fishing harbour Shankarpur is a must-visit for its casuarinas shaded beaches.
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Mandarmani
Mandarmani is a resort town in the outskirts of Kolkata. With top-notch facilities and luxury, this place is an excellent destination with picturesque scenic beauty and sandy coastlines. This place is a perfect long weekend getaway from Kolkata away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd.
This beach also happens to be the longest motorable beach in India and the high-speed ride on the beach will give you an ultimate thrill.
Best Time to Visit: October to February is the best time to visit Mandarmani.
Distance from Kolkata: 178 km.
Highlights:
1. The upcoming beach resort town.
2. Great backdrop, sandy seashores and an astounding aura of extravagance.
3. Crazy high-speed rides.
4. Longest motorable beach road in India.
Santiniketan
Best time to visit: Monsoon months (July-September) and Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 161.5 kilometres.
Highlights: The university, which is a mecca for people who want to study art and culture and their relation with human values and universal oneness. The stunning architecture of Prayer Hall, Kala Sadan, China Bhavan, and Uttarayan Complex. Deer Park for its natural beauty. Amar Kutir for its locally-made artisan handicrafts.
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Jhargram
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 175.7 kilometres.
Highlights: Folk dances and rituals like Bhuang, Chang, Jhumur by aboriginal tribes like Santals, Bhumijs, and Sabars. Jhargram Royal Palace, the erstwhile royal seat of Akbar’s army, and now a heritage hotel. Visit Kendua to see rare migratory birds and the mini zoo to see black rabbits, bears, crocodiles, etc. Chilkigarh Fort, an important site for rebellion against the British, for its Jungle Mahal and temples.
Digha
Digha happens to be a beach town situated on the shorelines of the Bay of Bengal. It is considered as a destination for long weekend getaways from Kolkata because of its unspoiled beaches and scenic picturesque surroundings. Digha is not only home to some magnificent beach but it is also home to numerous places to visit near Kolkata like shrines, research centres, exhibition halls and sceneries.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Digha is in the winter season starting October to February.
Distance from Kolkata: 184 Km.
Highlights:
1. Soft sands of the beach
2. Holiday spot to spend time in the calm lap of Mother Nature
3. Lined casuarina trees
4. Tempting sunrise and sunsets
Murshidabad
The beauty of the town is unparalleled. It is home to tiny jheels , which become hotspots in winter when the migratory birds arrive. The pristine blue lakes with colourful, exotic birds at its edges is a sight to behold! It is also home to several gardens, which have rows of colorful and fragrant flowers. The gardens are all adorned by meticulously sculpted statues and fountains! This is the perfect place for a short trip amidst the lap of nature.
The Hazarduari Palace, located on the banks of the River Bhagirathi, is the prime attraction here. Apart from that, there are a handful of beautiful mosques which you must include in your itinerary- Nizamat Imambara, Footi Masjid, Madina, and Katra Mosque. Apart from these, it has many palaces among which Wasif Manzil and Nasirpur Palace are worth mentioning.
Apart from gazing at the various forms of architecture and the massive palaces, there are other things you can do in Murshidabad. You could go shopping because the local artisans are pretty much the authority on ivory and woodcraft. You could also drop into the Belampore market to pick out a few intricately designed Murshidabad silk sarees for yourself or family members.
The weather is usually too extreme- too hot in summer and too chilly in winter. So the best time to visit would be the early winter months of October and November when it is pleasant- sunny and breezy!
Chandipur
Another one from the list of places to visit near Bhubaneswar is Chandipur which is a beautiful beach at the shore of Bay of Bengal. Since it is 200 km away from the capital it is advisable to travel by trains or private buses to enjoy a pocket-friendly journey.
The major attraction of this beach is that during the low tide the sea recedes as far as 5-6km which gives an illusion that as if the sea has disappeared thus paving opportunities to walk on the dried sea bed to the tourists.
Best time to visit:
You can visit this place at any time of the year.
Distance from Bhubaneshwar:
Distance from Bhubaneshwar to Chandipur is 207 km.
Highlights:
The rare horseshoe crabs can also be spotted and also don’t forget to try out the delicious seafood over here.
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Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur happens to be the largest city in Jharkhand that is aesthetically planned with wonderful infrastructure and landscape. The main attractions of the city for tourists are tree-lined jubilee park, Bhuvaneshwari temple, and Dalma wildlife sanctuary.
Best Time to Visit: November to February is the best time to visit Jamshedpur. The weather is pleasant and favourable for tourism.
Distance from Kolkata: 279 Km.
Highlights:
1. An aesthetically planned town with an alluring infrastructure and backdrop
2. A quintessential instance of the boon of industrialization of India.
3. Tata Zoological Park with species like tigers and leopards
Sundarbans
Known widely as the largest mangrove forest in the world, Sundarbans makes for one of the most scenic and serene places to visit near Kolkata. Apart from being a mangrove forest, it is also a tiger reserve and a biosphere reserve.
It also happens to be a UNESCO world heritage site as it is home to a countless variety of birds and reptiles. Tourists come over to this place to experience the silent charm of this place along with the simplicity and naturalness.
Best Time to Visit: September to March is considered the best month to visit Sunderbans, as the winters are a very enjoyable period in the area.
Distance from Kolkata: 110 Km.
Highlights:
1. Home of the Bengal Tigers.
2. Biggest mangrove forests in the world.
3. Roaring rivers and beautiful estuaries.
4. UNESCO world heritage site.
Ranchi
The capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi had been the summer capital of Bihar because of its location. It is located at an altitude of 700 meters above the mean sea level. Ranchi is home to numerous waterfalls, forests, rivers and sightseeing spots.
The best part of this tourist location is its amazing weather that makes travelling a bliss for tourists coming from all parts of the country. You should not miss stopping over at Places around Kolkata like Ranchi Hill, Tagore Hill and Hundru falls, Kanke Dam, Hatia Museum and Tribal Research Institute and Museum.
Best Time to Visit: November to February is considered the best time to visit Ranchi, as the weather is enjoyable, with some infrequent cold nights.
Distance from Kolkata: 415 Km.
Highlights:
1. The state capital of mineral-rich Jharkhand
2. The summer capital of Bihar
3. Pleasant Weather
Cuttack
Cuttack is truly a cosmopolitan city with a number of fascinating places around Kolkata of tourist interest. Cuttack has earned its place in the global landscape for its amazing local handicrafts, silverwork, cultural activities, festivals, and street food.
The most famous festivals of this place are Baliyatra, kite festival, and Durga Puja. If you want to explore the true flavours of the land, come here during the time of festivals.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit the city of silver works, Cuttack is from the month of October to March. This is the time when the temperature remains mild and the city is packed with festivities.
Distance from Kolkata: 420 Km
Highlights:
1. Baliyatra, Durga Puja and the Kite Festival
2. Barabati Fort
3. Bhitarkanika National Park
4. Dhabaleshwar
5. Stone Revetment
6. Paradeep Beach
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Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneswar aka ‘Temple City’ is the kept best secret of incredible India. This city is widely known for its amazing architecture and temples. Apart from being one of the important cities of India, it also happens to be the main centre for education and business in the country.
The city is replete with historical places to visit near Kolkata. You can stopover at places Lingaraj Temple, Parasurameswara Temple, Dhauli Shanti Stupa, and Raja Rani Temple.
Best Time to Visit: The perfect time to visit this place is in the course of the winter months starting from October to February. This is the time when the temperature range is perfect for out-of-doors happenings and travelling around the city.
Distance from Kolkata: 450 Km.
Highlights:
1. Mesmerizing architecture and grand temples.
2. A flourishing centre for commerce and business.
3. Majestic Lingaraj and Raja Rani temples.
4. Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves.
Dhauli
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 448.9 kilometres.
Highlights: Rock-cut Ashoka edicts that bear ancient inscriptions about Buddhism and the elephant sculpture. The intricately-carved and pristine white Dhauli Shanti Stupa. The ancient Dhabaleswar & Bahirangeswar Temple.
Konark (35.8 km from Puri)
Known widely for its ancient temples, pristine sandy beaches, and Annual Dance Festival, Konark is a quaint little town of Odisha. The beauty of this charming city lies in its iconic Sun Temple, which has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This age-old architectural marvel makes for one among the most spectacular monuments in the country and speaks of the glorious past of the state. Konark hosts a number of festivals and events at the Sun Temple, including the Sun Festival, Annual Dance Festival, and Handicrafts Mela.
The historical city of Konark is one of the major places to visit near Puri to get an insight into the history and culture of Odisha.
Best Time to Visit: September to March
Distance from Puri: Konark is located at an approximate distance of 35.8 kilometers from Puri
Highlights: Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Beach, ASI Museum, Konark Dance Festival, Sun Festival
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Puri
Puri is one of the four dhams in India as per Hindu Mythology. This beach city is located on the shorelines of Bay of Bengal in the Indian State of Odisha. Considered to be the abode of Lord Jagannath, this place has at all times been one of the top tourist places around Kolkata. With a multitude of things to do, this is perfect for individuals who love to spend time in a spiritual atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit: Puri can be visited all over the year except for the summer season. The best time to land in Puri would be in between the month of October to February, as the climate remains pleasant makes tourism a bliss.
Distance from Kolkata: 500 km.
Highlights:
1. Must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindu followers because of Lord Jagannath Temple.
2. Part of Char Dham in India.
3. A plethora of hotels and homestays.
4. Rath Yatra (chariot festival)
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Kurseong
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February) and summer months (March-May).
Distance from Kolkata: 588.8 kilometres.
Highlights: Kurseong is known as the ‘land of sunsets’ and has several vantage points like Eagle’s Crag for seeing a gorgeous sunset. Dow Hill for its paranormal legends. Tea plantations at Makaibari and Ambootia. Forest Museum for its collection of fossils and life-like animal figurines. Darjeeling Hill Railway Museum and its display of rare pictorial drafts and mini locomotive replicas.
Darjeeling
On a summer day, the fragrance of tea leaves lifts off the hills and hover over Darjeeling like a hat and the wonderful things breathes unsaid inside that, like the bent trees, the happy earthworms, the reluctant tea-colored puddles, flowering Rhododendrons and Magnolia plants and the wild garden flowers blooming in different colors of rainbow and a British bungalow growing a fragile façade of greenery for ages amidst a sprawling tea garden. The tourist places in Darjeeling will leave a traveler mesmerized and awed with the beauty that the place offers.
And when the heavens’ open up to hammer the water down, the grass looks wet-green and pleased, loose earth shapes off its edges, the washed off dust-green trees smiles afresh and the green countryside glitters in the traces of sunshine.Covered with the dense evergreen forests of Sal and Oak, with ducks and teals creating waves in water, and with rare breeds of orchid spreading colors on a moist soil, Darjeeling, a previous summer capital of India under the British Raj holds the incredible panoramic views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks, beautiful colonial architecture including mansions and churches, an influence of diverse cultures in the majestic craft and cuisine, a beautiful women, the taker of the seeds with a yellow scarf on her head and tea-bag on her shoulders, and a vast expanse of Tea estates in its root.
This “Mecca of Tea” with over 80 operational tea gardens spread across acres of land, writes on a foggy day sitting inside a vintage Toy Train from 1880s, a whimsical poem, of what is delightfully read as the "Champagne of tea". The northwest winds visit Darjeeling to tear it full of holes but the new beautiful things come in the first spit of spring on the northwest wind, and the old leaves go, not one lasts but the beauty stays with the new and lasts for eternity. Darjeeling is a beauty that won’t let your heart stop, from beating in ecstasy, and the tourist places in Darjeeling shall always ensure that!
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Kalimpong
Kalimpong is another hill station in the state of West Bengal, which is popular for its beautiful panoramic view. You can find stunning Buddhists monasteries and Tibetian crafts in the city. The town is just at a distance of 50 mins from Darjeeling, at the foothills of the Shivalik range.
The ideal time to visit Kalimpong is the Summertime from (March to May), although, all throughout the year, the temperature is pleasant. Apart from the ancient monasteries and age-old churches, the town marks the presence of Bhutanese history. Thus it is one of the attractive tourist spots in eastern India.
Best time to visit - Summertime from March to May.
Highlights - Apart from the ancient monasteries and age-old churches, the town marks the presence of Bhutanese history,
The best places to visit in Kalimpong are:
-Durpin Dara Hill
-Cactus Nursery
-Morgan House
-Deolo Hill
-Galingka
-Jang Dong Paliriffo Brang Gompa.
Samsing
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This hidden hillside beauty, located at Himalayan foothills between Jalpaiguri & Darjeeling is one of the most picturesque places around Kolkata. Samsing is dotted with lush green tea gardens, forested hills, and valleys all enveloped in the cool misty breeze. The place, on a clear day, even offers views of snow-capped peaks of Bhutan.
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February).
Distance from Kolkata: 665 kilometres.
Highlights: Visit the nearby Neora Valley National Park to see near-extinction species of flowering plants, red panda, Himalayan black bear, marbled cat, Malayan giant squirrel, etc. The charming village of Suntaley Khola for its scenic surroundings and orange orchards. Rocky Island for its nature resorts and watersports.
Ravangla
Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February) and summer months (March-May).
Distance from Kolkata: 674.3 kilometres.
Highlights: Try the Mainam peak trek that takes one through magnolia, rhododendron, and pine trees. See the beautiful sunset from Rayong viewpoint. Visit the Ralang Monastery and hot water springs at Borong. Visit Tendon Sanctuary and the nearby dormant volcano site and visit the nearby Temi tea gardens.
Jaldapara National Park
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Best time to visit: Winter months (November-February), March, and May.
Distance from Kolkata: 683.5 kilometres.
Highlights: The park houses one-horned Asiatic rhino and other rare animals & birds like the Royal Bengal Tiger, bison, swamp deer, hog badgers, Bengal Florican, Pallas fishing eagle, geckos, kraits, etc. Travellers can enjoy elephant and jeep safaris and must visit the watchtowers for panoramic views of the park.
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