Imagine yourself seating by a sea beach and watching a magnificent sunset not far away from your home.
Yes it is possible.
Kolkata is located in such a geographical position, we can easily travel by means of train, car or airplane. West Bengal has 210 Km of coastline that includes Bakkhali, Tajpur, Mandarmani, Digha and a few more sea beaches.
It you live near Kolkata or travel to the city in between November to February, make sure to visit the Handicraft Fair, also known as Hasta Shilpa Mela locally. For handmade craftwork collectors and souvenirs, nothing can be matched up to the collection of handmade apparels, jewlery, decorative fixtures, paintings, vases, statues. So, if you are a passionate traveler who takes pleasure in collecting crafts items from fairs at reasonable rates, think no beyond the handicraft fair of Kolkata.
Who does not love getting away from the monotonous busy daily routine in the weekends?
Kolkata is such a place from where you can visit hundreds of short travel locations by driving a car or riding a train. In this article, I am going to talk about the 12 best offbeat weekend destinations near Kolkata which are mostly within 100 kilometers. Some of the locations within 150 kilometers are so amazing, I cannot leave them out. All of these places can be visited as a family or friends.
After a full week of workload, it’s time for spending some quality time away from the crowd, noise and daily routine with your loved one. If you are based in Kolkata, you might have heard of the Ekante Cottage, situated at the heart of Eco Park. It is a small island, surrounded by the pristine lake of Eco Park. Whether you are a couple or have a bigger family, Ekante Cottage can be your perfect weekend destination for 2022.
Kolkata Book Fair has been part of Bengal’s rich culture since its inception in 1976. Winter without the book fair is incomplete. The citizens forward to its book fair every year. With over 600 stalls, the fair is a fusion of literature and cultures– a be-all and end-all for bibliophiles in Kolkata and West Bengal.
The International Kolkata Book Fair is a one-of-a-kind event that offers tons of books from various authors, countries, and cultures. People travel and soak themselves in a magical zone like never before as there are art performances and food too. The 45th edition of the book fair held from 28th February to 13th March in 2022.