Kolkata offers multiple places to visit in the city. However, if you’re planning something away from the hustle and bustle of city life, there are quite a few places to explore near the ‘City Of Joy’. So, read on to discover some great weekend destinations that are only a few hours away from Kolkata.
1. Kalimpong: Kalimpong is a scenic hill station in West Bengal, which is famous for its beautiful valleys, Buddhist monasteries and handicrafts among other things. The hill station is about 600 kilometers from Kolkata.
2. Tappur: Tajpur is known for its beautiful beach. The distance from Kolkata to Tajpur is only 172 km. This place is located between Mandarmani and Shankarpur which are also very popular tourist spots.
3. Shantiniketan: Shantiniketan is a small town in Birbhum district in West Bengal. It is about 161 km from Kolkata. The main attraction of this city is Rabindranath Tagore’s house and Visva Bharati University. This place is also known for its soothing weather, red soil and peaceful life.
4. Sunbathing lanes: If you want to see wildlife up close, you must visit Sundarbans. You can also enjoy the greenery and peaceful atmosphere here. Sundarbans is known for its largest tiger reserve and national park. It also has the world’s largest deltaic mangrove forests and is also home to many iconic animal species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger.
5. Bishnupur: Bishnupur is situated at a distance of 180 kilometers from Kolkata. This place is known for its terracotta temples built by the rulers of Malla, Radha Krishna temples built between 1600 and 1800 CE, architecture, Baluchari sarees and handicrafts, just to name a few.
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