10 Amazing Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Kolkata

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1. Taki

Location: Hasnabad, Basirhat, North 24 Pargana Distance from Kolkata: Around 70-75 Km by road Things to Do: Picnic, ferry rides, jungle walk Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

2. Mousuni Island

Location: South 24 Parganas Distance from Kolkata: 120 Km by road Things to Do: Birdwatching, swimming, boating, beach walks, camping, windsurfing Best Time to Visit: September to February

3. Henry Island

Location: South 24 Parganas (Near Bakkhali) Distance from Kolkata: Around 126 Km by road Things to Do:  Beach walks, camping, Trekking in Mangrove Tree Forest Best Time to Visit: September to February

4. Baguran

Location: Kanthi, East Medinipur Distance from Kolkata: Around 160 km Things to Do: Walk on the beach, visit the fishermen’s village, Sunset Best Time to Visit: All through the year

5. Purbasthali (Chupi Char Lake)

Location: Kalna, Purba Bardhaman Distance from Kolkata: Around 140 Km by road Things to Do: Bird Watching, Boating on Lake Best Time to Visit: November to February

6. Mukutmanipur

Location: Bankura Distance from Kolkata: Around 230 km from Kolkata Things to Do: Relaxing, hiking, picnic, camping, boating, nature walk Best Time to Visit: July to February

7. Joypur Forest

Location: Joypur, Bankura Distance from Kolkata: Around 125 Kms by road Things to Do: Walking in Forest, Watching Wildlife Best Time to Visit: December during the snake festival

8. Mangalgunj Backpackers’ Villa

Location: Nataberia – Benimadhabtala Road, North 24 Pargana Distance from Kolkata: Around 90 Km by road Things to Do: Camping Best Time to Visit: September to February

9. Baranti

Location: Asansol Distance from Kolkata: Around 265 KM from Kolkata Things to Do: Enjoy the sunset at Baranti Dam, Trekking in Ayodhya Hills, Biharinath Hills and Susunia hill Best Time to Visit: October to March

10. Bhalki Machan

Location: Bardhaman  Distance from Kolkata: Around 145 Km from Kolkata Things to Do: Spending time near the lake, Trekking is Forest Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year