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.
Are you planning for a short offbeat weekend trip far away from the crowd, noise, and pollution? Henry Island near Bakkhali can be one such destination on a cheap budget. The scenic island located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal is named after a British explorer who discovered it in the nineteenth century. … Read more
Camping is undeniably one of the best ways to escape the chaos of life and put yourself in the lap of nature for some time. In that case, some of the best camping places in India can help you reconnect with nature and relieve yourself from stress. Countless studies have proved that camping in the nature can have a therapeutic effect on the body. The positive impact isn’t only limited to the physical body and the mental and spiritual self.
Have you ever wondered how the sea of clouds look like? You may have seen some photographs of such majestic views but experiencing practically is a completely different thing.
Sandakphu is the name that creates goosebumps with excitement in the blood of nature lovers who love trekking along the mountain and forest trails. Being the tallest peak of West Bengal with 11930 ft height, it is really an incredible experience to ride at the top of it. Trekking to Sandakphu is not too hard or not very easy unless you’re a well-experienced trekker. In this article, you will get the ultimate guide that can definitely help you if you are planning to trek to Sandakphu.
Darjeeling, the glorious hill station is now overrun by tourists and too much chaos has weakened its natural beauty. If you want to spend two or three days in a quiet hilly place surrounded by nature, then Chota Mangwa, an offbeat destination can be your next choice. It is an eco-village situated at the top of the Mangwa hill in Darjeeling district away from the crowd noise.
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.
When the mountain calls and the rusty roads wait for you, it becomes difficult to sit back at home. Get your backpack ready and set on a journey of trekking to the incredible parts of India. Several wonderful trekking places are quite popular among the trekkers, while you may find some offbeat places waiting for you with all their outstanding natural beauty in 2021.
The urban people like to trek the most. It may be because they are away from the direct touch of nature and the urban greyness often make them get bored with their life. Therefore, spending a few days in nature, breathing in the fresh air, and living close to the ground on the moist grass and under the blue sky fascinate them a lot.
You may like mountains, but what about a lake where the mountain seems to touch the water on the horizon?
Yes, it exists.
Pawna Lake near Lonavala is one of the most popular weekend destinations for couples and families. There are several camping sites where you can camp in the best tent with good facilities such as a toilet, food, sports and of course security. Camping by Pawna Lake is a thrilling adventure and totally worth the moments.
If you are expecting a small village surrounded by misty mountains, Kalipokhri (or Kalpokhri) won’t disappoint you. The village lies just 7 Km away on the trek route to Sandakphu. Here you can halt and take a rest for a night after a long trek of 13 Km from Tumling that can be hectic, especially for beginners.