Places to Visit Near Sundarbans | Weekend Getaways from Sundarbans

Bakkhali – The Beautiful Seaside

Bakkhali is situated in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It is an ideal getaway from city life, a place to wedge out and enjoy the weather and the views it......

Barasat – A Cultural Hub

Barasat is proximate to an international airport, close to the national capital Kolkata; it is a hub for Bengali culture, bustling during Durga and Kali Puja, an ideal place for......

Digha – On The Shores

For ages, Digha has been a great weekend getaway for residents of Kolkata, Kharagpur and other small towns around the coast of the state of West Bengal. Digha is close to......

Haldia – The Saviour Port

For ages, Haldia has been used as a viable seaport for Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Kolkata’s waters being too shallow for large ships, owing to silting,......

Hooghly – A Cultural Hub

Hooghly, also known as Hugli or Hooghly-Chuchura, is one of the few places in India that features remnant culture-based influences of several civilizations like Portuguese,......

Howrah - Blend Of Heritage With Innovation

Much like the twin cities that have sprouted around most metropolitans in India, Howrah is Kolkata’s twin city in the Indian state of West Bengal. However, what makes......

Kalna - The Land Of Temples And Historical Monuments

Kalna, also known as Ambika Kalna, is a town in West Bengal dedicated to Goddess Kali, also known as Maa Ambika or Mother Ambika. It is a place of religious importance to Hindus......

Kamarpukur – A Handicraft Haven

Located in the centre of the state, the village of Kamarpukur is popularly associated as the birthplace of Ramakrishna after whom several educational bodies are named today. He......

Kharagpur – The Railway Town

Known for its long railway platform, the third longest in the country, Kharagpur for ages has been a premier education centre in India and houses the famous Indian Institute of......

Kolkata - Witness The Colonial Architecture/ 2023

If India’s known as culturally strong and traditionally rooted, Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, has got to be the heart of the country. This city......

Midnapore – The Pilgrim’s Spot

Originally part of the Kalinga Empire, Midnapore is a place famous for having produced some formidable freedom fighters during the British Raj in India. Today, this town located......

Sagar Island – An Island Paradise

What do you get when you take an island paradise and make it a place of religious importance? Lots and lots of tourist and a bustling holiday and pilgrimage place; that’s......

Tajpur – The Seaside

Ever wished you would find one of those serene places with not a soul in sight and a personal sea beach at your disposal? Tajpur is one of those secluded, nature destinations......