Published 18:14 IST, October 21st 2019
Camping: Places around Kolkata to go for a weekend getaway
Camping near Kolkata accounts for things like water sports to trekking. Here is a list of the best camping places around Kolkata that have a lot to offer.
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Kolkata is termed as ' city of joy', 'city of palaces' and 'cultural capital of India'. city is also blessed with some outstanding destinations to go for camping this winter season. se destinations around city make life re a little better on many fronts. People can enjoy some of scenic getaways to get rid of busy life of Kolkata city. Here is a list of some camping sites located around Kolkata.
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List of places near Kolkata to go for camping this winter
Henry’s Island
This place is named by British who dwelled in area about a century ago. Henry’s Island is located on western edge of Sundarbans. place has a beach with mangrove forestation and hence charm of this beach becomes more beautiful and a tourist attraction as well. It is owing to calmness and beauty of place that this destination is a popular place for weekend getaways.
- Distance from Kolkata – 130 km
- Best time to visit: October – March
- Things to do - bonfire nights, nature strolls and bird watching
Junput
For a weekend getaway from Kolkata, places guaranteeing peacetime and solitude are most in-demand. Among places around Kolkata offering same is Junput, which has me a name for itself. Blessed with serene waters on Bay of Bengal and thick forestation of casuarina trees, Junput is place to be.
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- Distance from Kolkata - 145 km
- Best time to visit: October - March
- Things to do - explore rare fish species, visit nearby temples and lighthouse
Tajpur
This is ar beach along Digha route that has mand secrecy from commercialisation and tourism for quite a while w. This latest entry into holiday trail from Kolkata prides in having maintained its beauty and serenity.
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- Distance from Kolkata - 170 km
- Best time to visit - September- March
- Things to do - water sports, paragliding and also visit nearby beaches like Mandarmani, Shankarpur, and Junput
Digha
One of most popular beaches of West Bengal, Digha is a place that is kwn to be a spot to experience liveliness of crowds. comfortable distance from Kolkata makes this site to be one of top weekend getaways near Kolkata.
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- Distance from Kolkata - 195 km.
- Best time to visit - September to March
- Things to do - water sports, relishing seafood and rejuvenating by beach
07:42 IST, October 21st 2019