Published 18:10 IST, October 5th 2019
Best Weekend Getaway places around Kolkata that you cannot miss
These weekend getaways from Kolkata can literally brighten up your weekend. Know more about the best locations around Kolkata for planning your weekend
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Kolkata- City of Joy is blessed with amazing food and great culture. city is also blessed with some amazing locations around it, that can make for an amazing weekend getaway. re are certain locations that are really pocket-friendly and easy to travel. In season of Durga Puja, if you wish to stay away from city in order to enjoy some peace mind, se locations will definitely fulfil your demand.
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Best Getaway Places around Kolkata
Bakkhali
It is perfect place to get rid of Kolkata’s excessive commercialisation. Bakkhali is a peaceful sea beach just 132 Kilometers far from Kolkata. Apart from seabeaches, you can also enjoy thick forests with comparatively less crowd around. best places to visit in Bakkhali are Frasergunj and Crocodile Propagation Center, you can also visit various beaches close by Bakkhali and enjoy seafood.
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Mayapur
If you are looking for a religious and peaceful trip around Kolkata, Mayapur is best place to visit. It is a part of nine islands of Nabwip and is highly recommended for its scenic beauty. Mayapur personifies peace with Hooghly river on one side and Jalangi on or side. Mayapur is just 130 Kilometers away from Kolkata with ISKCON temple as its main attraction. best places to visit in Mayapur are ISKCON temple, Ballal Mound and tomb of Chand Kazi.
Shantiniketan
name of place itself personifies peace. Shantiniketan means home of peace and place is highly rewned for its cultural values and peaceful atmosphere. town of Shantiniketan was set up in 1862 and has always been hub of education with great universities, such as Biswa Bharati. Shantiniketan is also highly rewned for its connection with Rabindranath Tagore. Shantiniketan is 160 kilometres far from Kolkata. Tagore museum and art galleries are best locations to explore.
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Junput
Junput is blessed with calm waters of Bay of Bengal on one side, and thick casuarina forests on or. Junput has peace and solitude that will definitely take away stress from your urban life of Kolkata. It is 145 Kilometres away from Kolkata with great forestation and peace all around. You can explore variant fish species, visit temples and lighthouse in Junput.
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16:20 IST, October 5th 2019