Run by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited

Booking Office: West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited,
KB 19, Sector-III, Salt Lake, Ground – Floor, Kolkata – 700106
Contact: +91 7604044479
Online booking site: https://wbfdc.net/

Jalpaiguri
1.MURTI (BANANI) ECO-TOURISM CENTRE
Utter Dhupjhora , Murti, P.O – Batabari, PIN-735206.
2.LATAGURI ECO-TOURISM CENTRE
Lataugri Eco-Tourism Centre, Lataguri, Jalpaiguri, Pin- 735219.
3.LATAGURI HORNBILL NEST
National Highway 31, Nimna Tandu Forest, West Bengal 735219.
4.KALIPUR ECO VILLAGE
Kalipur, West Bengal 735219.

Alipurduar
1.MALANGI LODGE
Barodabari, located at Hasimara, Birpara-Madarihat Block of Alipurduar District.
2.MENDABARI JUNGLE LODGE
Dakshin Barajhar Forest, West Bengal 735214.

Coochbehar
1.RASIKBILL ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Rasikbill, Tufanganj community development block, Tufanganj Subdivision, District Cooch Behar.

Darjeeling
1.LEPCHAJAGAT ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling

2.TAKDAH CLUB ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Post-Takdah Cantonment, P/S- Rangli Rangleot, Darjeeling

3.CHATAKPUR ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Chatakpur, Darjeeling

Kalimpong
1.SUNTALEYKHOLA ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Samsing, Kalimpong
2.SUNTALEYKHOLA RIVER CAMP
Samsing, Gorubathan Block III, Kalimpong
3.SAMSING ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Samsing, Kalimpong

4.MOUCHUKI CAMP
Mauchuki, Samsing Khasmahal, Kalimpong
5.LAVA ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Lava Forest Compound, Kalimpong
6.LOLEGAON ECO TOURISM CENTRE
P.O- Gitdabling, Dist: Kalimpong

7.KALIMPONG-SAILABASH ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Kalimpong Forest Compound
8.GORUBATHAN ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Gorubathan Cottage, Gorubathan, Block III, Kalimpong
9.MONGPONG ECO TOURISM CENTRE
P.O-Bagrakote, Kalimpong
10.JHOLUNG RIVER CAMP
P.O.Jholung, Kalimpong
11.PAREN ECO TOURISM CENTRE
P.O.Jaldhaka, Kalimpong

Birbhum
1.BOLPUR NIC ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Shyambati, Shantiniketan, Bolpur, Birbhum

Bankura
1.SONAJHURI PROKRITI BHRAMAN KENDRA
Village Mukutmanipur, Khatra Sub-Division,Bankura
2.SUSUNIA ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Susunia, Chhatna, Bankura

Purulia
1.GARPANCHOKOT PRAKRITI BHRAMAN KENDRA
Vill-Baghmara, PO-Rampur, PS-Neturia, purulia

Jhargram
1.LODHASULI PROKRITI PORJOTON KENDRA
Lodhasuli, Dist.-Jhargram
2.HATIBARI PRAKRITI PARJATAN KENDRA
PO-Kortia, PS-Gopiballavpur, Block-Gopiballavpur-I, Jhargram
3.JHARGRAM PRAKRITI PORJOTON KENDRA
Bandorbhula Ecotourism Complex, Jhargram

Purba Medinipur
1.TAJPUR PROKRITI PARJOTON KENDRA
Tajpur Outpost, Beat: Sankarpur, Range: Contai, Purba Medinipur Forest Division, Purba Medinipur

Howrah
GARCHUMUK ECO TOURISM CENTRE
Khurigachi, Indira Nagar, 58 Gate, Ferry Ghat, PS- Shyampur, Howrah

RURAL STAYS/FARM STAYS

Here are contact details of some farmstays/villagestays in West Bengal to stay at your leisure and detoxify body, and mind too.

Bonpahari Eco Stay
Eco-stay
Jajahatu, Jhalda, Purulia, West Bengal- 723202
Contact: 93318 45220

Monchasha
Rural eco-tourism module
Village Paushi, Kalinager Road, East Midnapore, Pin-721444
Contact: 98310 95234

Kheyatori
Farm-based retreat
Daronda, Santiniketan, Bolpur, Kabi Joydeb Rd, Birbhum-73123
Contact: 080170 54055

Bawali Farmhouse
Farmstay
C/o Ankur Nursery, K.P. Mandal Road,
South 24 Parganas, Kolkata – 700137
Contact: 081001 81600
Bhagabatipur Container Farmstay
Farmstay
Ahmadpur, Bhagabatipur, Birbhum-731201
Contact: 096741 85542

Shantiniketan Homestay
Village Stay in unpolluted nature
Singi Village, Burdwan (East), Pin-713514
Contact: 7044791436

Bungkulung Farmstay
Fish firm accomodation on a hill
Lower sourini, Bungkulung village, Mirik, West Bengal
Contact: 73847 56060

Babli
Firmstay
Village Daronda, Illambazar, Birbhum-731236
Contact: 94747 72715

Chetna Farms, Jhepi
Firmstay
Jhepi bazar, PO-Jhepi, Bijanbari
Dist.: Darjeeling, West Bengal 734201.
Contact: 083489 22177

Bara Mangwa Farmhouse
Firmstay
Block-Takdah, Takling Rd, Bara Mangwa
District-Darjeeling, West Bengal 734312
Contact: 094348 7250

Tinchule Farmstay
Blone’s organic farm stay
Location: In-between Baramangwa and Chotamangwa.
Contact: 093824 75168, 075509 31354

KOLKATA

State: West Bengal, India
Kolkata is the Capital city of West Bengal

Kolkata, formarly Calcutta, the ‘City of Joy’ as called by French author Dominique Lapierre is the biggest city in eastern India sprawling north-south along the eastern bank of the Hoogly River with rich heritage and culture welcomes you. Lively in spirit, the city has many shades and layers to unfold. From 1772 to 1911, Calcutta was the capital of British India. Colonial architectures co-exist with modern establishments.

Festive mood of the city will lure you. Durgapuja (worshiping of goddess Durga) is the biggest festival of the city which has earned international recognition. Observation of Christmass makes Park Street area of the city colourful. You may discover bengal cuisines, sweets like rasogolla, sandesh and street foods as well while you are in Kolkata. There are There are age old New Market at Park Street area, street markets at Gariahat in southern Kolkata and Shyambazar in northern Kolkata with shopping malls across the city.

Accomodations

The Elgin Fairlawn
Heritage Hotel (Since 1783)
13A, Sudder St, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2252 1510

Hotel Park Victoria
Saberwal House, Mirza Ghalib St, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 090739 67226

Chowdhurys’ Estate Guest House
55, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Elgin, Kolkata
Contact: 098317 69155

Middleton Inn
8, Middleton St, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata
Contact: 033 4023 4444

Siamton Inn Shiraz- A Cygnett Collection
56, Park St, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata
Contact: 085954 50450

The Senator Hotel
15 Camac Street, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2289 3000

Centre Point Inn
Esplanade East, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2230 3755

Hotel Kempton
3, Marquis St, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 033 4017 7888

Hotel Gulshan International
21B, Royd Street, bata crossing, Taltala, Esplanade, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2229 0566

The Mark Hotel
banquets 31/2A, Marquis Ln, beside Jamuna Cinema, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2252 2525

Lytton Hotel
14 & 14/1, Sudder St, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 033 4095 9595

Hotel Pushpak International
10, KYD Street, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata
Contact: 090518 18320

The Lindsay
8A & 8B, Lindsay St, opp. New Market, Kolkata
Contact: 033 7199 8666

Gulistan guest house
1 st floor, 30 F, free school street, Opposite fire brigade headquater, Kolkata
Contact: 080179 23249

Hotel East End
9/1, Dr Md Ishaque Road, Park Street, Dr Md Ishaque Road, Kolkata
Contact: 033 2229 3280
Kapoor hotel
4, Moti Sil St, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Kolkata
Contact: 090076 00872

Guest Houses In New Town, Kolkata

Grand Guest House
DE Block Plot, 121, Street No. 328, near Bisorjon Ghat, DE Block(Newtown), Action Area I, Sector 1, Newtown Contact: 098310 04487

NEO Stay
DD 240, Street Number 277, Action Area I, Newtown, New Town
Contact: 079805 66167

The Chorus Inn
BD 159, Street Number 123, Action Area I, New Town
Contact: 8100463247

New Town Guest House
AL/1/A/41, Rajarhat Main Road, Street Number 16, AL Block(Newtown), Action Area 1A, New Town
Contact: 085849 58500

FabHotel Dream World Residency
Street 334, DF Block(Newtown), Action Area I, Newtown
Contact: 070424 24242

Balmy BNB
DE-85, Street No. 324, Action Area 1, New Town

Eco Corporate Inn New Town
Opp- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town
Contact: 085829 22441

Ramkrishna Guest House
BE-60, Street No. 174, Action Area I, New Town
Contact: 97984 95734

BAKKHALI

District: South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

There are many deltaic islands in southern Bengal adjacent to the Sundarbans of India. Bakkhali is located on one of these islands along the Bay of Bengal. The 8 kilometer long beach from Bakkhali to Frasergunj is the main attraction of Bakkhali. It is a popular tourist destination of southern Bengal.

Accomodations

Hotel Dolphin
(Dolphin Group of Hotels)
Bakkhali Chourasta,Bhakkhali
Contact: 094335-46417

Bay View Tourist Lodge
Bakkhali
Contact: 098361-35942, 096570-39448

Balaka Lodge
Bakkhali
Contact: 090077-41550

Hotel Amarabati-
National Highway 117, Bakkhali
Contact: 097326-19340

Hotel Icon Heritage
Amrabati, Bakkhali
Contact: 085149-12116, 098320-203795

Hotel Deepak
Frazergunj, Bakkhali
Contact: 097326-04833

Hotel Inodoy
Bakkhali
Contact: 091836-80111, 09073960995

Sagarbela Guesthouse-
Bakkhali
Contact: 033 2453-5817

Narayani Lodge-
Bakkhali
Contact: 77971 16499

BISHNUPUR

District: Bankura, West Bengal, India

If you like to see brilliance of terracotta works in Eastern India, you will have to come to Bishnupur, a heritage town in the Bankura District of West Bengal famous for terracotta temples with their unique architecture and local handicrafts, Baluchori sharees and music of Bishnupuri Gharana.

Accomodations

Monalisa Lodge
College Road, Bailapara, Bishnupur
West Bengal-722122
Contact: 03244 252894, 94341 15177
www.monalisalodge.com

Mallabhum Lodge
Bus stand Road, Bishnupur
West Bengal-722122
Contact: 094342 24896

New Mukherjee Lodge
Kalindibandh, Bishnupur
Contact: 082506 23299

Udayan Lodge
College Road, Bishnupur
West Bengal-122722
Contact: 03244 252243

Hotel Annapurna
Bishnupur College Road, Bishnupur
Contact: 074075 04000

Lodge Meghamallar
Bus stand Road, Rasikganj, Bishnupur
Contact: 081162 05026

Besides Bishnupur, Mukutmanipur, Jhilimili, Sushunia are some popular gateways to natural beauty and serenity in Bankura.

Mukutmanipur

Peerless Resort Mukutmanipur
Baraghutu Rd, Mukutmanipur
Contact: 099327 87993

Mukutmani Guest House
Mukutmanipur Tourist Complex, Near Lock Gate
Contact: 090023 36656

Hotel Aparajita
Baraghutu Rd, Mukutmanipur
Contact: 094741 85866

Mili Resorts
Mukutmanipur
Contact: 099331 62020

Hotel Amrapali
Mukutmanipur
Contact: 094346 28962

Jhilimili

Rimil Lodge
Jhilimili High School Rd, Jhilimil
Contact: 085388 34031

Shusunia

Murut Baha Eco Park
Susunia Chatna Road
Contact: 062954 36181

Hotel Susunia Redrock
Near Susunia hill, Susunia
Contact: 77973 45876

Shiulibona Weekend Stay
Shiulibona, Susunia
Contact: 098304 68474

DARJEELING

Darjeeling town at the foothills of eastern Himalayas and the Northern fringe of West Bengal spreading on hills at an average elevation of 6,700 feet combine natural beauty and rich heritage. British colonial time is felt here while you roam about inside the town. The dazzling Mt. Kanchenjunga overlooking the town changes its colours from early morning to dusk. The Town Darjeeling offers Tea gardens on hill slops, fragrance of pines, orchids in forests by the hilly roads, romanticism of toy train Of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, built between 1879-1881, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill in the morning, Darjeeling zoo (Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Monasteries, churches, Mahakal temple on a hill top and many many more. Markets for shopping, age-old restaurants and charming Darjeeling Mall, the centre of Darjeeling town is a summon.

There are offbeat villages like Kalej Valley (14 KM from Darjeeling town), Lepchajagat (19 KM from Darjeeling town), Lamahatta (23 KM from Darjeeling town), Takdah (28 KM from Darjeeling town), Tnchule (32 KM from Darjeeling town), Chatakpur (25 KM from Darjeeling town), Bara Mangwa (35 KM from Darjeeling town), Bijonbari (15 KM from Darjeeling town), Sittong, Kurseong sub-division (33 KM from Darjeeling town). One can travel Kurseong, another important town and sub-division of Darjeeling district and neighbouring district Kalimpong from Darjeeling.

Who like to relish adventure tourism may trek to Sandakphu and Phalut from manebhanjang of Darjeeling. From Darjeeling town to manebhanjang distance is 26 KM.

Accomodations

Hotel Dolphin
(Dolphin Group of Hotels)
Contact: 083369 16860/094335 46417

Hotel Himalayan Retreat
Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling
Contact: 097490 63881

Mount Conifer Suits and Spa
Mall Road, Darjeeling
Contact: 0354 225 3335

Darjeeling Tourist Lodge
Bhanu Sarani, Darjeeling
Contact: 0354 225 4412

Magnolia Residency
Near Mall, Darjeeling
Contact: 0354 225 2532

Hotel Fairmont
Gandhi Road, Darjeeling
Contact: 0354 225 3646

Alice Villa
Gandhi Rd, Darjeeling
Contact: 09823 97136

Pahari soul Homestay
Dali, Darjeeling
Contact: 098001 34665

The Bellevue Hotel
Near Mall, Darjeeling
Contact: 098006 67148

Hotel Sonar Bangla
Robertson Road, Darjeeling
Contact:097331 92247/074070 60480

Hotel Ascot
Laden La Road, Darjeeling
Contact: 094340 48184

Rhododendron exotic Resorts
Gandhi Road, Darjeeling
Contact: 89673 85256

Darjeeling Gymkhana Resort
Chauk BaZaar, Darjeeling
Contact: 0354 225 2328

Around Darjeeling Town

Poobong

8 Km from Ghoom Station, Darjeeling

Poobong British Bungalow
Heritage Bungalow
Contact: 098304 23246, 096749 00101
Price range:

Bijonbari

22 KM away from Ghoom Station Road

Megitar Homestay
Bijonbari, Darjeeling
Contact: 099321 78113

Bansbari Farmstay
Bijonbari, Darjeeling
Contact: 099322 40537

Lamagaon

33 Km from Darjeeling town

Lamagaon Homestay
Lamagaon, Darjeeling
Contact: 070470 98695

Palmajua,

57 Kms from Darjeeling town

Singalila Jungle Lodge
Palmajua, Darjeeling
Contact: 096351 09201

Chataidhura

18 KM from Darjeeling town

Lopchan Homestay
Chataidhura, Darjeeling
Contact: 089186 81229, 083438 19839

Lepchajagat

19 KM from Darjeeling

Kanchankanya Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 062950 43056

Salakha Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 095474 91418, 096477 44853

Lepchajagat Green Valley Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 098328 34365

Tkdah

28 KM from Darjeeling

Takdah Homestay
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 095939 50146

Sai Hridayam Guesthouse
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 079082 12226

Glenmarie Cottage
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 079082 12226

Sittong

35 Kms from Darjeeling
Kurseong sub-division, Darjeeling

Sittong Homestay
Contact: 098743 61951

Heritage Homestay
Sittong
Contact: 098327 98256

Sittong Orange Villa and Nature Camp
Contact: 074399 04216

Chatakpur

25 Km from Darjeeling town

Akriti Homestay Chatakpur
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 070296 26697

Eco Village-Kulung HomeStay
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 090021 38512

Humro Home Norbu Homestay
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 097330 69690

Bara Mangwa

35 Km from Darjeeling, Darjeeling

Bara Mangwa Farmhouse
Bara Mangwa, Darjeeling
Contact: 097754 94588

Manjushree Homestay
Bara Mangwa, Darjeeling
Contact: : 081163 28987

Kurseong

A sub-division of Darjeeling district, Kurseong with its pristine nature, rich heritage and culture is yet to be explored.

Accomodations
Merry Vilas Hotel & Resturant
acharya bhanu path, Kurseong
Contact: 097341 50902

Kurseong Tourist Lodge
WBTDCL run property
1 Km from main market of Kurseong town
Contact: 035423 45608/033-2358 5189

The Kaizer Valley Hotel
Kurseong
Contact: 086954 31313

Dreamhome Stay
Kurseong
Contact: 098001 03545

Sanjeema Homestay
Singell Tea Garden, Kurseong
Contact: 087599 09225

Dikis Homestay
Bagora, Near Kurseong, Darjeeling
Contact: 070763 76705

Sanjeema Homestay
Singell Tea Garden, Kurseong
Contact: 087599 09225

Allita Hotels & Resorts
Gidda Pahar, Kurseong
Contact: 074780 50117

Nirvana Retreat
Baghgora Rd, Kurseong
Contact:-085380 59116/089728-65669

Latpanchar

Nestled in Kurseong hills, Latpachar is the highest point of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal place for birding. Fauna of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary include Clouded lepords, Indian Bisons, barking deers, Wild cats, Himalayan black bears, Elephants.

Latpanchar Hornbill Nest Homestay
Latpanchar, district Darjeeling
Contact: 094759 59974

Latpanchar Homestay
Latpanchar, Darjeeling
Contact: 083500 67716

Latpanchar Hornbill Nest Homestay
Latpanchar, district Darjeeling
Contact: 094759 59974

Latpanchar Homestay
Latpanchar, Darjeeling
Contact: 083500 67716

Ahaldara

A spectacular view point near Latpanchar

Contuct Humro Home, Latpanchar Homestay
Contact No.: 097330 69690

Gulma

Adjacent to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary near chalsa, Darjeeling.

Humro Home
Gulma
Contact: 097330 71716

 DIGHA

District: Purba (East) Medinipur
West Bengal, India

Most popular sea beach in West Bengal, Digha is a famous tourist hub in eastern India having 7 KM long sea beach along the Bay of Bengal wherefrom one can enjoy alluring sunrise and sunset. British Governor General of India Warren Hestings called Digha as the Brighton of the East in 1780. Brighton is a popular beach town in the County of East Sussex, England. Digha is 187 KM away from Kolkata well connected by roads and railway.

Accomodations

Dighali Tourism Property-1
West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation
P.O. Digha
Contact: 97325 10134

Dighali Tourism Property-2
West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation
P.O. New Digha
Contact: 96741 55851

Hotel coral
N-2 Sector, New Digha
Contact: 097751 92545

Yes Regency
New Digha
Contact: 89274 46607

Hotel Megh Balika
New Digha
Contact: 098745 21084

Hotel Dolphin
(Dolphin Group of Hotels)
Contact: 083369 16860/ 094335 46417

Sygnett In Sea View
New Digha
Contact: 085954 50450
www.sygnetthotels.com

Hotel Park Point
New Digha
Contact: 074398 28807

Sea Resort
New Digha
Contact: 096792 73583

Hotel Sea Sand
Old Digha
Contact: 098302 72572
Website: https://hotelseasand.com

Hotel Rupkatha
New Digha
Contact: 7384002827, 9382713154

Hotel Sea Coast
Sea Beach Resort, Barrister Colony, Old Digha
Contact: 98310 21339

Ananya Hotel
New Digha
Contact: 74071 75567

There are other popular beaches in East Medinipur near Digha like Shankarpur, 13 Km long and pristine beach of Mandarmani, virgin beach of Tajpur with tamarisk tree line.

SHANKARPUR

District: Purba (East) Medinipur
West Bengal, India

Shankarpur is referred as the twin beach of Digha. It is a peaceful beach town with a fishing harbour. Shankarpur is located 14 Kms east of Digha town.

Accomodations

Golden View Resort & Restaurant
Shankarpur
Contact: 070762 62503

Ashoka Hotel
Shankarpur
Contact: 081700 59270

Hotel Belanibas
Shankarpur
Contact: 032202 64871

Matshyagandha Guest House Complex
West Bengal Fisheries Development Corporation property
Shankarpur
Contact: 087596 20367,074077 44240

Kinara & Tatini Tourist Lodge
Benfish property
Shankarpur
Contact: 03220 264577/ 033 2355-4931

MANDARMANI

Mandarmani is a calm and quite seaside resort village with 13 Km long drivable beach where red crabs will play with you hide and seek. You will meet nature here with different colours and forms.

Accomodations

The Candlewood Park Beach Resort
Dadanpatrabar, Mandarmani
Contact: 096354 28140

Aqua Marina Drive Inn
Dadanpatrabar, Mandarmani
Contact: 091632 81590

Hotel Rupkatha
Dadanpatrabar, Mandarmani
Contact: 086534 68422

Mohana Beach Resorts
Mandarmani
Contact: 078729 64151

ADB Kanvas
Mandarmani Beach Rd.
Contact: 090519 35666

The Sana Beach-Spa Resort
Mandarmani
Contact: 098319 25066
Hotel Zaika Inn
Mandarmani
Contact: 090387 52980

Bombay Beach Resort
Dadanpatrabar, Mandarmani
Contact: 090071 44040

Hotel Diamond Glory
Mandarmani Beach Road
Contact: 093302 25369

Hotel Sonar Bangla, Mandarmoni
Mandarmoni Beach Road
Contact: 033 4006-0787

TAJPUR

16 Km before Digha on the Kolkata-Digha road lies virgin Tajpur Beach where break gentle waves of The Bay of Bengal. Though discovered comparetively later Tajpur gained popularity almost immediately. With Tamarisk trees, seagulls, red crabs and the calm ambiance of Tajpur nurture travellers.

Acommodations

Ruposhi Bangla Beach Resort
Balisai- Tajpur Sea Beach Rd, Tajpur
Contact: 087772 06141

Green View Resort
Tajpur
Contact: 076019 57695

Lake View Village Resort
Tajpur
Contact: 097325 76068

Tajpur Nature Camp
Tajpur Beach Rd
Contact: 098311 67537

Taj Villa Resort
Bus Stop, Tajpur
Contact: 091632 60959

Baguran Beach

A beach village, an abode of mainly fishermen, Baguran is 14 Km away from Contai Bus Terminus, on the way to Digha.
The wide beach lined with dense jhau or tamarisk trees is a unique sea shore to relax. Innumerable sea-shell are scattered there on the beach where lively red crabs crawl.

JHARGRAM

District: Jhargram, West Bengal

On the lower slope of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jhargram is a newly formed (4 April 2017) district of west bengal splitting from West Medeinipur is a paradise for nature lovers and who take interest in tribal heritage and culture.

The district headquarters is in the same name, Jhargram. Jhargram as a whole is famous for its wooded beauty and unique topography culminating in the hill ranges of Belpahari, Kankrajhor to the north and the river Subarnarekha to the south. Forests, ancient temples, royal palaces, and folk tunes of Jhargram summon taavel lovers.

Jhargram town is around 15 km away from the National Highway-6 (known as Bombay Road) and is situated on the Kolkata-Bombay main line of the South-Eastern Railway. The town is also the headquarters of Jhargram sub-division. The distance of Jhargram from Kolkata is approximately 200 km.

Accomodations

Chetona Eco Village
Nakat, Jhargram
Contact: 80017 87820

Salboni Retreat Jhargram
Garh Salboni, Jhargram
Contact: 97340 12080, 98364 78992

Kaushalya Heritage
Jangal Khas, Jhargram
Contact: 98306 34541

Jhargram Palace
Royal Heritage
Old Jhargram
Contact: 6294024319

Green View Hotel & Resort
Colony Rd, Jitusol, Jangal Khas,Jhargram
Contact: 97097 02222

Sabuj Thikana Jungle Camp
Banstala, Station Rd, Jhargram
Contact: 91238 87364

Aranyak Hotel & Resort
Colony Road, near bikash bharti high school, Jhargram
Contact: 97343 46666

Aranya Sundari Guest House
Jail Khana More, Ghoradhara, Jhargram
Contact: 03221 256 872

Palki Lodge & Reception
Bachurdoba, Jhargram
Contact: 99327 29864

Maa Kanak Durga Homestay
Raghunathpur, P.O: Jhargram, P.S: Jhargram
Contact: 86178 44374

Kutumbari Homestay
At-Fulberia, P.O: Jhargram , P.S: Jhargram
Contact: 9474019408

Jiban Rekha Homestay
Raghunathpur, P.O: Jhargram , P.S: Jhargram
Contact: 8777029001

Lalmati Homestay
Raghunathpur, P.O: Jhargram, P.S: Jhargram
Contact: 8436622443

Belpahari

Distance of Belpahari, a forested tribal area of Jhargram is 35 km from Jhargram Town. Pitch black road goes through forests on both sides. With Forests, lakes, river, waterfalls, hills, scenic tribal mountain villages Belpahari is a treasure-land.

Accomodations

Binpur II Panchayat samity Govt. Guest House
Near B. D. O. Office, Belpahari, Muransol
Contact: 98000 33633

Tarafeni Cottage
B.D.O. Office campus, Belpahari
Contact: 89003 60222

Kekaboni Homestay
Kankrajhor, P.O:Kankrajhor, P.S:Belpahari
Contact:9735634442

Mahata Homestay
Kankrajhor, P.O:Kankrajhor, P.S:Belpahari
Contact: 8709834385

Belpahari Bagan Bari Homestay
Muranesole, P.O:Belpahari, P.S:Belpahari
Contact: 7547928202

Lal Pipre Family Homestay
Muransol, P.O:Belpahari, P.S:Belpahari
Contact: 7501644788

Holiday Home Homestay
Belpahari, P.O:Belpahari, P.S:Belpahari
Email: mahatahiralal152[at]gmail[dot]com

Hudhudi Jharna Homestay
Dhangikusum, P.O: Odalchua, P.S:Belpahari
Contact: 8768296140

Dhiting Homestay
Kendgora, P.O: Kankrajhor P.S:Belpahari
Contact: 9836690754

KALIMPONG

District Kalimpong, West Bengal

The Small hilly town Kalimpong perched on a ridge along Teesta river with green valleys, panoramic view of Kanchenjunga range, heavenly orchids, love and peace will pacify your soul. Kalimpong in Lepha language means ‘ridges where we play’. Ecological Mesuam (Nature Interpretation Centre>, Lepcha Mesuam, Morgan House, Dr Graham’s Homes, Dharmodaya Vihar, Delo View Point, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Tongsa Gumba, old Macfarlane Church, Mangal Dham, Cactus Nursery are some major attractions of Kalimpong. Kanchenjunga peeps into the town from different points.

There are numerous beautiful places, serene villages around Kalimpong town. You can visit and stay at beautiful places in Kalimpong like Lava, Lolegaon, Kolakham, Kagay, Ramdhura, Sillery Gaon, Icchye Gaon, Pedong, Rikisum, Rishyap,etc.

Accomodations

Mystic Orchid Retreat
Deolo area, Kalimpong
Contact: 098305 38832

Hotel Aashiyana
Tri Murti Shopping Complex, Kalimpong
Contact: 094345 12991

Hill Top Tourism Property
Near Albela Boys School, Kalimpong
WBTDCL property
Contact: 098366 21300

Pokhrel Lodge
Near Bus Stand, Kalimpong
Contact: 096092 44140

Hotel Oasis
Near Bus Stand, Kalimpong
Contact: 035522 56385

Lodge Cosy Look
Near Bus Stand, Kalimpong
Contact: 096799 58457

The brickhouse stay
Hill Top Road, Kalimpong
Contact: 086373 73481/ 096145 58878

Himadri Homestay
Deolo Road, Near Science Center, Kalimpong
Contact: 093392 58643

Pineview Homestay
Near Pineview Nursery, Kalimpong
Contact: 098309 10848

Lava

Lava Eco Tourism Lodge
(West Bengal Forest Devilopment Corporation)
Lava, Kalimpong
Contact: 076040 44479

Lolegaon

Nature Resorts
Lolegaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 076040 44479

Kolakham

Neora Valley Eco Hut
Contact: 098304 23246, 096749 00101

Neora Valley Retreat
Rishop Rd, Kalimpong
Contact: 097492 44306

Charkhole

Charkhole Aditya Homestay
Charkhole, Kalimpong
Contact: 070018 52610

Tamang Home Stay
Charkhole, Kalimpong
Contact: 096794 67574

Fikkale Gaon

Kapchakay’s Farmstay
sangsay, kalimpong
Contact: 093399 56806

Ramdhura

Singdon Retret
(Spring vale Resorts</strong)
Ramdhura, Kalimpong
Contact: 098306 89177, 098301 07780

Conifers Homestay
Ramdhura, Kalimpong
Contact: : 099038 73686

Khaling HomeStay
Ramdhura, Kalimpong
Contact: 099338 03187

Kynance Homestay
Ramdhura, Kalimpong
Contact: 098514 51952, 098007 88589

Kunsang Homestay
Ramdhura, Kalimpong,
Contact: 098003 17023

Silirigaon

Heaven Valley Homestay
Silirigaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 098306 89177, 098301 07780

Sumishka Homestay
Silirigaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 083485 33235, 098742 21442

Banalata Homestay
Silirigaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 094344 52262

Fantasy Eco Village Homestay
Silirigaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 098517 52972, 067773 45090

Icchegaon

A hamlet on hill. The village is located about 16km from Kalimpong town centre.
Tashi Homestay
Icchegaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 070987 83267

Khawas Homestay
Icche Gaon, Kalimpong
Contact: 080179 17008

MURSHIDABAD

District: Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Administrative headquarter: Berhampur
Nearest railway station: Berhampur Court
Kolkata to Berhampur distance by road about 200 Kms

Murshidabad, is a division of the district Murshidabad. once the Capital of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha in the regim of nawabs is practically a widespread open air museum. in 1773 the British shifted the capita from Murshidabad to Calcutta (now Kolkata). History whispers here in palaces, graveyards, mosques. Board a country boat and float on the river Bhagirathi, boatman will make you hear a story, a folk story what narrats Royal Heritage, dramatic events of the past, tales of love and hate, life and death, etc. Silk of Murshidabad

You will like to see Hazardooari, Nizamat Imambara, Katra Mosque, Sada Masjid, Kathgola, Nasipur Palace, Khosh Bagh, Kathgola Bagan, Jafarganj Cemetery and many more. You will like to take rest in Motijheel Park.
You can may go to Karnasubarna. It was the capital of King Sasanka who ruled in the 7th century. Silk of Murshidabad is very famous.

Accomodations

Hotel Indrajit
Station Rd, Murshidabad,
Contact: 094743 22932

Hotel Sagnik
Lalbagh, Murshidabad
Contact: 034822 70051

Hotel Manjusha
Near Hazarduary, Murshidabad
Contact: (03482)-270321

Hotel Meridian
Moti Jhil Masjid Rd, Berhampur, Murshidabad
Contact: 086175 79549

Hotel Green House
Motijhil Bypass Rd, Kabilpur, Murshidabad
Contact: 096090 12167

Jalchhabi Hotel and Resort
Lalbagh, Murshidabad
Contact: 03482-295555, 03482-295666

Sourav Lodge
Hazarduari, Murshidabad
Contact: 077974 26511

Hotel Bhagirathi
K.N. Road, Khagra, Berhampore, Murshidabad
contact: 095641 82783

Stay Well Lodge
K.N. Road, near Bus-Stand,Berhampore, Murshidabad
Contact: 099330 08005

PURULIA

District: Purulia, West Bengal, India

Purulia is the westernmost district of West Bengal bordered with Jharkhand state. Purulia town is the administrative headquarter of the district. Purulia with its unique landscape, red soil, green forests, hills, falls, lakes, is a wondrous beauty. Tribal culture of Purulia is a mystic charm. Chou dance and Jhumur performance of this undulated land are tribal cultural attractions. Altogether Purulia has become a popular tourist destination in West Bengal.

Ayodhya Hills, Baghmundi, Khairabera and Murguma Dams, Baranti, Garpanchakot, Joychandi Hill, Matha Hill, Duarsini, Bamni Falls, Turga Falls, Saheb Bandh of Purulia town are beautiful places to visit in Purulia.

Purulia Junction is the nearest railway station to Purulia Town. Barabhum is another station and entry point to Baghmundi area. Kolkata to Purulia distance by road is 290 Kms.

Accomodations

Ayodhya hilltop

Ayodhya Hill Top tourist Lodge
Ajodhya hill, Purulia
Contact: 072787 49304

Hotel Ajodhya Banalata
Ajodhya hill, Purulia
Contact: 095936 90032

Parbati Lodge
Ajodhya Hill Rd, Purulia
Contact: 086170 59534

Baskey Homestay
Ayodhya hills, Purulia
Contact: 090738 58442

Sun Home Stay
Ayodhya hills, Purulia
Contact: 070763 07830

Backpackers Camp
Ajodhya hills
Contact: 050017 18262

Ayodhya Pahar Yubo Abash
Youth Hostel, Ayodhya hills area, Purulia
Contact: 033 2265 3231

Baghmundi area at the foothills

Rupashi Bangla Eco Cottage
Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 096355 79503

Banakuthir Home Stay
Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 089721 82179

Chhowburu tourism
Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 097322 94515

Hill Avenue Hotel & Restaurant
Ajodhya More, Near, PPSP Guest House Rd, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 070019 27341

Ma Lakshi Home Stay
Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 073849 00915

Ajodhya Foothills Homestay
Baghmundi, Balarampur Main Road, Gobindapur, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 094346 91250

Manbhum Tourist Lodge
Ajodhya Hills Rd, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 097347 76894

Kusumkoli Home Stay
Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 070634 55027

Matha Forest area</

Chamtaburu Eco Resort
Matha Forest, Sankupi, Ajodhya Hills, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 070032 57922

Palash Kanan
Tiger More, Matha Forest, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 096355 79503

Mayuri Guest House
Matha forest, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 089671 45600

Banjara Camp
Matha pahar, Baghmundi, Purulia
Contact: 097322 94515

Matha Forest Resort
Matha Forest, Bagmundi, Purulia
Located at the foothills of Pakhi Pahar
Contact: 099038 53377

SHANTINIKETAN

District: Birbhum, West Bengal

Shantiniketan, the university town in Bolpur sub-division of Birbhum distrct, 152 Kms from Kolkata, is the land of songs of seasons, poems and unique natural features. Biswabharati University complex, Santiniketa the dream project started by Rabindranath Thakur, now a Central University is situated here. Many famous sculptures of Ramkinkar Baij are there in the complex.

Red paths towards villages, river Kopai, Baul songs in the air, Khoai, a magical land with forest and numerous creeks which erode and are built at the same time in every monsoon is altogether the bigger ambiance of Shantiniketan. A weekly (Saturday) village Hatt is organised at Khoai. Here you will find handicrafts of Shantiniketan and adjacent areas.

Aashram of Rabindranath Thakur, Upasana Griha, Rabindra Bhavan meuseum, Uttarayan Complex, Chhatimtala, Amar Kutir, Srijani Shilpa Gram Complex, Ballavpur wildlife Sanctury, Sonajhurir Hatt ( Hatt at Koai), Kankalitola kali Temple. Aamkhoi Fossil Park are to visit in and around Shantiniketan.

Accomodations

Raktokorobi Karu Gram
Nachansaha Road, Rooppore, Binuria, Bolpur Santiniketan, Birbhum-731236
Contact: 90880 11113, 79806 87794

Binodini Hotel & Restaurant
Goalpara, Shantiniketan
Contact: 089100 01355

Roshnai Village Resort
Sonajhuri pally,Khoai hat, Santiniketan
Contact: 086700 00202

Shakuntala Village Resort
Sonajhuri, Santiniketan
Contact: 092326 37439

Anchal Guest House
Prantik, Behind Prantik Railway Staff Quarter, Amar Kutir Rd, Santiniketan,
Contact: 097324 51017

Park Guest House
Deer Park, Santiniketan
Contact: 093783 21552

V.I.P Residency Hotel & Restaurant
Prantik, Santiniketan
Contact: 091639 66488

Abasar
Prantik, Shantiniketan
Contact: 098300 42779

Monpakhi Homestay
Simantapalli, Santiniketan
Contact: 098360 81155

Aranya Resort
Shantiniketan
Contact: 091639 68989

Hotel Sathi
Bhubandanga, Santiniketan
Contact: 034632 54630

Hotel Rangamati
Bhubandanga Road, Shantiniketan
Contact: 094743 09784

SILIGURI

Districts: Darjeeling & Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Siliguri, recognised as the ‘Gateway to Northeastern India’ spans areas of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of West Bengal, India. At the areas adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas and on the banks of the river Mahananda, Siliguri is a busy city and very important strategic geopolitically and as well geoeconomically. Countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and China are accessabl through the ‘chicken naked’ siliguri which has formed the Siliguri Corridor touched by Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Besides, it is a link between eight northeastern states of India including Sikkim.

Timber, tea and tourism are three economic potentialities of Siliguri. In clear weather Kanchengungha can be seen from different points of the city surrounded by tea gardens. It is the regular gateway to hill stations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Dooars and the the state of Sikkim and seven other northeastern states.

NeW Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) connecting with rest of India is 9 KM away from the central area of Siliguri Town.

Accomodations

Hotel Mount View
3, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri-734003
Contact: 097328 54000

Hotel Suktara International
Hill Cart Road, near Junction, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri West-734001
Contact: 095641 00701

Hotel Himalayan Regency
Hill Cart Road, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri-734003
Contact: 035325 16624

Hotel Swastik Residency
Bus Terminus, Lokenath Bal Sarani, Opposite to Tenzing Norgay Central, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri-734003
Contact: 035325 11963

Hotel Royal City
Temple Rd Mallaguri, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri-734003
Contact: 012462 01324

Rajdarbar Hotel & Banquet
Gurung Basti More, Near Mahananda Bridge, Hill Cart Rd, Siliguri-734003
Contact: 088776 66889

Sunhill Portico
92 Nazrul Sarani, Off Bidhan Road, Ashram Para, Siliguri-734001
Contact: 035326 40001

Phoenix Lodge
7 Nabin Sen Road, Mahananda Para, Beside Veterinary Hospital, Siliguri
Contact: 035324 60701

Hotel Prakash
Hill Cart Road, Hakim Para, Siliguri-734001
Contact: 095645 39992

SUNDARBANS(Indian Part)

Districts: South & North 24 Parganas

Sundarbans, the biggest delta and the largest mangrove forest in the world with unique ecosystem is spread over India and Bangladesh with a total area of approximately 10,000 sq kms, of which forests in Bangladesh’s Khulna Division extend over 6,517 sq kms and in West Bengal, the jungle extends over 3,483 sq kms across two districts,viz., South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts. Sundarbans is the delta where two mighty rivers, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra converge on the Bengal basin. The core area of the Sundarbans in Indian part was declared as a National Park in 1984. The National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The deltaic forests of the Sundarbans are natural habitats of Royal Bengal Tigers. Sundarbans is the only mangrove forest in the world which is the natural abode for tigers. Sundarbans Tiger Reserve was created in 1973. The world’s largest estuarine wetland Sundarban is the home to deers, wild boars, foxes, mongooses, jungle cats, fishing cats, crabs, turtles, snakes of different species. you may notice there skipping frogs and and tree frogs.

The network of rivers and creeks of the Sundarbans is the home to saltwater crocodiles, mugger crocodiles, gharials (Gavialis gangeticus); olive ridley, Green sea and Hawksbill turtles, Gangetic dolphins and wide range of fishes.

Birds of rare specise like Goliath Heron, Buffy Fish Owl, Eurasian Curlew, and Lesser Sand Plover may be noticed in the jungle areas. There are at least 400 bird specise in the Sundarbans. Migratory birds too are noticed there which include Ducks, Wild Geese, Partridges, Small Spoonbills, SandPipers, Green Pigeons, Cormorants, Storks, Herons, Egrets, Herons.

By a well-organised boat safari one can explore amazing forests, there are watchtowers inside islands to watch deep areas in the forests and animals may come to your notice. Besides, you can see everyday life of local people and try to understand local culture.

Accomodations

Sundarban Delta Resort
Dayapur, Satjelia Island, P.S.-Gosaba, South 24 Parganas, on the river bank opposite to Sajnekhali forest (property photo at the left side).
River Safari available.
Contact: 98301 21369

Matla Tourism Property                                                                                     
(Government of West Bengal property)
Sajnekhali, P.O.: Pakhiralaya, P.S.: Gosaba, South 24 Parganas
Contact: 097325 09925, 1800 212 1655