15 Days in and around Kolkata

15 days around Kolkata

 

1.      Two days in Kolkata and two or three days excursion to Sunderbans

2.      Shantiniketan, Mayapur, Nabadwip: Train to Shantiniketan. Two days for Shantiniketan to visit University , Mayapur to visit Iskcon Temple, Nabadwip to visit many temples. Accommodation as Shantiniketan Tourist Lodge. (http://eachmississippi.blogspot.in/2015/03/6-days-in-and-around-kolkata.html)

3.      Maluti:By train to Rampurhat 16 Kms from Maluti or by bus to Maluti. One day to visit 72 ancient temples and temple ruis, Hot springs, Massanjore Dam

 

4.      Hazaribagh: Train to Hazaribagh first choice. Buses are available too.  Two days. Painted houses example of  Kohavar & Sohrai art, rock art, monoliths, archaeological site, dense forest and experience tribal life.

5.      Purulia: Train/ Bus to Purulia . 2 days. Hills, forest, archaeological sites, ancient temples, rock climbing,  Tribal life

6.      Amadubi: Train to Dhalbhumgarh and NH 33 7 Kms from the village. Bus, train and private shared but rather overcrowded vehicles to reach Amadubi. 1-2 days. Good tented accommodation and also hotels/resorts. Natural and cultural wealth Paytkar art, ancient temples, festivals

7.      Bishnupur: Train and Bus to the town. 1 days. Great ancient temples in good condition. Terracotta work and unique design saris.

 

8.      Five hours return to Kolkata, by train or Bus. 

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