Who doesn’t love to be away from the busy daily routine on weekends?
In this Post, I am gonna show you the list of the top 5 offbeat weekend trips in Kolkata. All of these places are great and amazing to visit with your friends and family.
5 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Kolkata
1. Mousuni Island
Mousuni Island is the best place to satisfy your adventurous spirit. A perfect place to relax, picnic, and enjoy. Mousuni Island is actually one of the lesser-known beaches near Kolkata. It is known as a paradise for bird watchers. If you are a sunset lover, I am sure you will never forget the enchanting view of the sunset. You can feel the warmth of nature in every inch.
On Mausuni Island, you can relax on the beach and enjoy the scenery, the sound of the waves, and the natural beauty of the surroundings. And if you are a foodie, it is a pleasure to taste many kinds of seafood here.
2. Taki Golpatar Jungle
Taki Golpatar Jungle also known as Mini Sundarbans, is somewhat unknown to the people of the original city of Calcutta. It is located on the banks of the Ichhamati river which separates India and Bangladesh. Golpatar forest marks the point where the river is so narrow that it brings the two countries closer, under Hasnabad Police Station, Basirhat Subdivision, North 24 Parganas District, West Bengal, India.
Taki’s most popular event is the immersion of Durga on the Ichhamati River, where large numbers of people from both India and Bangladesh gather on both sides of the river each year to witness the immersion.
3. Henry Island
Henry Island gives you a glimpse of the calm sea, the white sand, and the beauty of the rocks. You can also see the mangrove forest here which makes the place unique. In addition to forest conservation, about 100-hectare land of the West Bengal Fisheries Department is being used for fish farming.
Originally, some buses were scheduled to reach Bakkhali on Henry Island from the Esplanade. You can take the train, you have to stop at Namkhana railway station and from there take a public bus to Henry Island.
4. Baguran
Baguran is an undiscovered and quiet beach destination in the Contai subdivision of East Midnapore. If you are looking for a less crowded beach near Kolkata, Baguran is a great place for you. It is only 4 hours away from Kolkata.
Surrounded by casuarina trees, the long sandy beach is just a place to relax and unwind. Baguran is 10 km away from Kanthi. Kanthi can be reached by train from Howrah.
5. Purbasthali
Purbasthali is a village with a police station and railway station in Purbasthali II CD block of Kalna subdivision of East Burdwan district between Katwa and Navadwip. It is only 120 km east of Kolkata.
This place is actually situated on the banks of a beautiful oxbow lake called Chupi Char built on the banks of the river Ganges. Chupi Char Lake covers an area of 3.5 km. The East Gangetic Isle Complex, large and small, consists of a bunch of islands outside the lake. To the east, on the banks of the Ganges, is the Oxbow Lake, the silent char. The lake is known for its freshwater vegetation and its abundant clear water.
By the way, you can’t stop at one place as a tourist, you can go from one place to another. If you go to Purbasthali, you can visit some places in the vicinity such areNavadwip, Krishnanagar, and Mayapur.
6. Bhalki Machan
Bhalki Machan is an ideal weekend gateway to Kolkata, located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. The name Bhalki Machan literally translates to an advanced platform used for bear hunting. It was covered with dense forest and was attacked by several wild animals including bears. The main attraction of Bhalki Machan is a huge man-made lake amidst dense vegetation. Originally, the place was reserved by the zamindar.
The zamindars used to build watch towers on one side of the water body and hunt wild animals using bows, arrows, and guns. That is why this place has been named Bhalki Machan. You can wander around the forest area and spend time near the lake. If you go to this place with the gang, you can get empty space for picnic. You can also visit the nearby ruins and stay lazy on the lawn of the resort.
Conclusion
To Sum up, I hope you find the list of 5 Offbeat Weekend Gateways from Kolkata in this article.
Now, I want to ask you:
Where on this list of offbeat weekend getaways from Kolkata would you go first or have you already visited?
Let me know in the comments now.
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