To one who has been long in city pent its been always a blessing to spend some indolent hours in the lap of nature. Bon Pahari, a 3-star homestay located in the midst of lush green surrounding and hills as the name suggests offers all the comforts and amenities to the visitors with ultimate satisfaction. Only a night’s journey takes you to Alipurduar Junction from where the homestay is a 35 KM road journey to Santalabari in Buxa.

ACCOMMODATION:

There is a total of 30 rooms including double and triple air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms. All the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and include a TV with a cable network connection.

Check-in: 12 noon

Check-out: 11 AM

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY :

One can visit Jayanti, a small forest village along the Jayanti River. It’s a feast of the senses with beautiful landscape, wide riverbed, a mountain range in the distance and lavish green everywhere.

Visiting Jaldapara National Park and Chilapata Forest as sightseeing might be another very fond choice.

Phuentsholing, a border town in Bhutan is a popular destination of the tourists and is easily accessible from the homestay.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :

A trek to Buxa Fort is really an attraction to the visitors. walking through the jungle with the sounds of the birds and insects is an enthralling experience. It should be in the must-to-do list of the Nature lovers and photographers.

Though spotting a tiger is a hard job, but jungle safari in Buxa Tiger Reserve is still alluring to the tourists.

A jungle trek to Pukri hill and lepchakha can also be done for a different kind of adventure and experience.

BEST TIME TO VISIT :

One can visit this place throughout the year but the best time would be between the months of October to March. The weather is cool and clear visiting the jungle becomes enjoyable. Monsoon seasons from June to September becomes uncomfortable. The Buxa Reserve Forest also remains closed during this time.

HOW TO REACH :

There are a bunch of trains regularly going to New Alipurduar (NOQ) from Howrah, Sealdah or Kolkata station. Kanchanjangha Exp, Saraighat Exp, Kamrup Exp, Kanchankanya Exp, Padatik Exp, and Testa Torsa Exp are the popular choices by the visitors.

By road, Kolkata to Alipurduar is 706 KM journey and it takes about 17 hours mostly through NH12 and NH27.

The nearest airport to Alipurduar is Bagdogra Airpot in Siliguri. And from Siliguri Alipurduar is to be reached by road.

Pocket Pinch:

Rs. 1500 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Building Room,

Rs. 1650 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Building Room,

Rs. 1600 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Cottage Room,

Rs. 1850 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Cottage Room,

Check out other nearby places in close to Buxa Tiger Reserve in Dooars like

Jayanti ,

Chilapata

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Planning to visit somewhere beautiful yet adventurous? GANGTOK RETREAT AND SPA is the ultimate answer for a perfect holiday full of adventures along with the serene bliss of the mountains. Come and enjoy the place which is nestled within higher peaks of the Himalayas and enjoy the glimpses of Kanchendzonga on the distant skyline.

Accommodation:There are total 25 rooms available, a group of 50-60 people can accommodate easily.

Timings:
Check In: 12.00 PM
Check Out: 11. 00 AM

Outdoor Activity:

Outdoor activities in and around the place which includes – River Rafting, Paragliding, Cycling on Silk Route, Enjoy Yak Safari, Trekking, Hiking, Cable Ride, Mountain Biking, Helicopter Ride, Hang Gliding, etc.

Nearby Attractions:

MG Road
Nathu La Pass
Rumtek Monastery
Ganesh Tok
Tsomgo Lake
Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
Ban Jhakri Falls
Mangan
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Tinkitam
Do Drul Chorten
Enchey Monastery
Flower Exhibition Centre
Kabi Longstok
Saramsa Garden
Himalayan Zoological Park
Reshi Hot Springs
Tashi View Point
Hanuman Tok
Tsuk La Khang Monastery
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Seven Sisters Waterfalls
Ranka Monastery

How to Reach:

Gangtok is well linked by road with Siliguri, Darjeeling and Kalimpong. One can opt for National Highway 31A to reach the region. One can avail of different modes of conveyance to reach the place. Private buses, shared or reserved cars are available from both railway station NJP and airport Bagdogra till Gangtok.

Pocket Pinch:

Deluxe Rooms: INR 3500 per room
Super Deluxe Room: INR 4000
Honeymoon Suite: INR 4500

GST: 18% to be paid at the resort

Breakfast Included

Child Policy
Child (5 years to 11 Years) with parents: INR 250 + 12% GST per day
Child / Adults with extra bed: INR 550 + 12% GST per day

Extra cots and Child policy to be paid at the resort

Places you can visit along with:Pelling Home Stay,BARFUNG RETREAT (Ravangla),Windsongs Kalimpong,Kunchenjungha View Resort – Lampokhari

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Are you in eternal love for the mountains? Then the place named RETREAT ALPINE CREST GANGTOK deserves a visit. It offers you all the modern-day amenities along with the magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks of the marvelous looking Himalayas. Come and enjoy the beauty of Sikkim with one of the best hosts ever!

Accommodation: This place can provide accommodations to around 42 people at a time.

Timings:
Check In: 12:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am

Outdoor Activity:

There are lots to do when you are in the mountains which can include the varied type of activities. One may go on trekking, hiking, River Rafting, Paragliding, Yak Safari, Cable Rides, Mountain Biking, Helicopter Ride, Hang Gliding, or simply sulk in the beautiful calmness which prevails in the lap of the Himalayas.

Nearby Attractions:

This place offers plenty of beautiful tourist attractions, some of which are listed below:

Rumtek Monastery which is one of the oldest Tibetan Monasteries in the world.
Nathula Pass
Tsomgo Lake
Hanuman Tok
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
Namchi
Khangchendzonga
Do Drul Chorten Stupa
Tsuk La Khang Monastery
Flower Exhibition Centre
Kabi Town
Saramsa Garden
Himalayan Zoological Park
Banjhakri Falls
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Pemayangtse Monastery
Khecheopalri Lake, the perfect blend of religion and nature
Yumthang Valley
Lachung
Phurchachu Reshi Hot Spring

How to Reach:

Road : From NJP or Bagdogra You may avail of shared rides, reserved cabs, buses, etc. to reach the destination. Or Pick up and Drop facility can be arranged from the resort itself. Cost for Pick-up drop varies from season to season would may come around 4500-5000 which needs to be paid directly to the car owner.

Rail: The nearest railaway station is NJP which is at a distance 120 KM which will take you nearly 4 hours to reach.

Air: Gangtok is well connected via roads to the nearest airport Bagdogra. The distance between Pakyong Airport and Gangtok is 28.7 KM.

Pocket Pinch:

Super Deluxe: INR 3500 + 5 % per room with Breakfast Included
Deluxe Room: INR 3000 + 5% per room with Breakfast Included
Child amount and Extra cot charge needs to be paid in the resort

Places you can visit along with: Ravangla Village Farm House,North Sikkim Jungle Camp,Lingdum Forest Retreat,Singtham Village Home Stay

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Place Code: BE 1730

Timings:

Check In : 1.00 P.M.
Check Out : 12.00 A.M.

Outdoor Activity

Sit back and listen to the birds, and rustling of trees from the bright verandahs.

Visit different sites of Shantiniketan like Tagore’s Aashram, Uttaryan Complex, Rabindra Bhaban Museum, various academic blocks like Kala Mandir, China Bhaban, Sihsha Bhavan, Kaalo Bari, Amro Kunja etc.

Also Visit Chatimtala, the meditation place of Rabindranath’s father Debendranath Tagore and also the foundation spot of Shantiniketan.

Spend leisure time in Khowai region and Kopai River (Rabindranath’sAmader Choto Nadi).

Enjoy the Various ‘mela’ on the respective season like Poush Mela, Basanta Utsav, Nandan Mela, Magh Mela, Barsha Mangal etc.

Do Marketing at regular weekly markets (Haat) selling all local handicrafts can be found at Sonajhuri Haat held near the Khoai region.

Nearby Attractions

Deer park located near Sriniketan

Kankalitala, 9 km fromShantiniketanis a temple popular as a Satipeeth.

Surul, located near Sriniketan, features temples decorated with terracotta carvings.

Another Satipeeth at Labhpur-Fullara, just 30 km. fromShantiniketan.

Nanoor, famous as the birthplace of the Sanskrit poet of the 14th century – Chandidas.

Kendubillo another destination, popular as the hometown of another renowned Sanskrit poet, Jaidev.

A trip to temples of Tarapith and Bakreshwar is also possible.

Best Time to Visit

It is favorable to visit all-round the year. The only time to be avoided is the peak summertime when temperatures get soaring. Other than these 2-4 months, the rest of the year experiences beautiful, palatable weather.

How to Reach

The most convenient way to reach is by train likeShantiniketanExpress and Viswa Bharati Fast Passenger. The nearest station is Bolpur and which is hardly 2-3 km away from the place. You can easily hire a bus or a cab to drive you to your accommodation’s location. By road, Kolkata to Santiniketan distance is approximately 163 kilometers.

Pocket Pinch

Price: INR 4000 + GST per day per Double Bedded Room(Including Breakfast) – Double Occupancy

Price: INR 5000 + GST per day per Triple Bedded Room (Including Breakfast) – Triple Occupancy

Child Policy:
Kids from 10 years will be charged as an adult

Driver Accommodation:
Cost:INR 500per head

Other interesting places you can visit on weekends: Choupahari Resort – Near Shantiniketan, Shantiniketan Luxury Resort, Banavilla Farm House – Shantiniketan, Tajpur Luxury Resort

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Chandpur is one of the less known beach destinations near Kolkata. The less known part is best. That keeps the beach secluded and clean. Here we will take you through everything that you may want to know about the place, as well as we will give you the details of the best resort to stay in Chandpur.

Why Choose Chandpur?

West Bengal has a fair share of beach destinations across the southern part of the state. A huge crowd is always present in the popular ones Like Digha or Mandarmani throughout the year. If you want to enjoy the sunrise view over a vast panoramic sea without any obstruction, Chandpur is the perfect place for you. It is a new coming up getaway in West Bengal beach tourist map.

Located between Tajpur and Mandarmani, it is a small place with a magnificent sea view. From this hamlet, the beach stretch starts which then that up to Digha, Talsari etc. Here, boulders are there to prevent wave erosion. There are a few dedicated sea-bathing places which are free from the typical chaotic beach-crowds. You can see a number of marine animals stuck in the rock crevices, birds in the trees and stars in the pollution free night sky.

When was the last time, you remember collecting seashells? Those Nostalgic memories have fast disappeared from all other crowded beaches. In Chandpur, you will get that old sea back for along with all its memories.

All these, and the sea view from the room, coupled with the savoury dishes, make this a perfect place to relax for a weekend.

How to reach Chandpur?

Rail: The nearest two major rail-stations are Contai and Digha. From Digha, the distance is 18 km and it takes around 1 hour to reach by a hired car. From Contai, the distance by car is around 25 km.

Air: The nearest airport is Dumdum (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport). From there, the property is approx. 182 km and it takes around 4 hours to reach in a car.

Road: From Kolkata, the road goes by Vidyasagar Setu and the Kona Expressway. The distance is 170 km and it takes around 4 hours to reach by car.

What to see in and around Chandpur:

Digha:

The oldest and unarguably the most famous-popular beach destination of West Bengal, Digha is approximately 30 minutes away from Chandpur by car. For shopping or bathing on the beaches, this beach is a good choice. The Old Digha beach is now well controlled and regulated, and regaining its fame.

Sankarpur and Champa River Estuary:

Sankarpur is a harbour and fishing ground, on the river Champa. It is one of the oldest beach destinations in West Bengal near Chandpur. The fish market near this place is famous for fresh hauls.

Mandarmani:

It is another famous sea beach destination, which is always heavily packed. This beach is famous for water sports and good food. There are lots of seafood restaurants across the coast.

Bichitrapur Mangrove Point:

It is a unique mangrove boating experience near Chandpur, in the state of Odisha. Bichitrapur is an island with a great collection of naturally grown mangrove forest. You need to take a car to get to the boat point. From there, depending on the tide, it takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach the island. The journey and the mangrove watching from very close makes it a really interesting experience.

Talsari and Udaipur:

These are two popular and beautiful beaches by the Odisha and West Bengal border. The Udaipur beach is famous for the sunset view. Talsari is a small delta near the mouth of the Subarnarekha River.

Chandpur Weather and Best Time to Visit

You can visit the place any time in the year.

However, in summer, the weather stays hot and humid, and in monsoon, the road condition rapidly deteriorates causing a problem when you are coming in a car. To enjoy the beach and nature perfectly, come here from the months of November until February end, and soak in the sun. Those who have the adventure in their heart may venture in the monsoon as the greenery of the flora soothes the soul then. From the table below, you can get an idea about the general weather throughout the year.

So, if you want to enjoy some peace and quiet at the company of the sea, Chandpur is the absolutely perfect weekend gateway for you.

Chandpur: Best Resort To stay

Till a few years back Chandpur was just a fishing village by the sea. No one really thought about making it a tourism centre. However now with increased tourist interest, a few hotels have come up. Most of them are very basic and lacking basic amenities for a comfortable tour.
However, there are one or 2 properties that standout among the rest. We found a great property here, good food all modern amenities including AC rooms.

It is situated near the sea. You get a 180 Degree sea view from the terrace of the Resort. Rooms have AC and modern toilets along with running hot and cold water.

Food is very good too with its local touch. Food is served in via Kasar Thala and Bati. Foods are tropical Bengali in nature. There is a lawn with a huge TV in it.

Overall, this is a perfect place for a 1-2 days weekend getaway for family, romantic couples and, groups. Just by sitting on the terrace with the great sea view and ozonized air, you will certainly come back refreshed.

The Resort Accommodation

12 double bedded rooms with a magnificent breezy rooftop and a green lobby in the middle make the resort. The rooms are clean with all the basic amenities. The staffs are polite and good in service. The food served in bonze platter is very delicious.

Timings:

Check-In : 12.00 P.M.

Check Out: 11.00 A.M.

Outdoor Activity

Walk, run, play and chase the mud crabs on the beach with no other tourists to make one feel guilty of any sort of madness.

Build sand castles with the children and take a dip into the waters

For some shopping experience – visit nearby Digha.

Visit Mandarmani to try hands on some adventure sports like Paragliding, Kayaking and Zorbing.

Pocket Pinch

Only INR 2000 + 5% GST for normal room and INR 3000 + 5% GST for AC rooms – Extra Cot INR 500

We’re ready to help you with planning your Chandpur Trip.Enquire Now. Place Code BE 1728

Other interesting places you can visit on weekends: Garpanchokot Tent House, Ghatshila Edalbera Hill View Resort and Hotels, Tajpur Eco Resort, Sonar Bangla Mondarmoni, Sonar Bangla Taki

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