There are several fascinating weekend getaway in and around Kolkata. They are indeed the perfect place to spend few days of solace far from the city pent. The best part is that although the places lie at the outskirt of the city still they have great connectivity with the heart of the city. So, while on the short respite one is very much away from the rustles and bustles of city life but is always connected to the convenience of urban life. Therefore, if you are in Kolkata for a vacation then after a quick visit to the different tourist attractions ask the tour operators to plan a short and delightful trip to one of the weekend getaways in and around the city. Here is a brief overview on some of the popular weekend destinations one can visit during the long stay in Kolkata. Associating with one of the reputed tour operators in Kolkata will offer you the exciting option to explore the city, its suburbs and the popular destinations to gather a mesmerizing experience.
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Sundarbans: It is a jungle located at the Ganga delta region of West Bengal. It is a dense forest consisting of variety of trees and flora and fauna species. It is the home to the renowned Royal Bengal Tiger, and there are several species of animals living both on the land and in the river, It is in this region the river Matla gets conjoint to the mighty Bay of Bengal. The name of the forest signifies “Beauty” in true terms and that’s the meaning of the name of the forest in Bengali,”The beautiful forest”. The name of the place is being derived from the Sundari trees bordering the forest. The forest has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Shantiniketan: This is another serene spot located at a distance of about 180 kilometers from Kolkata. It is the town which had been largely shaped in the hands of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Laureate poet and the founder of the Vishva-Bharati University. The place has widely developed as a university town and its natural splendor is something that will surely take you into a trance as you explore the place.
Darjeeling: Darjeeling- the beautiful destination which is often referred as the “Queen of Hills is one of the most visited places in West Bengal. If you are in Kolkata then missing out a visit to the beautiful hill station would indeed be a great loss. The visit to Kolkata will rather remain incomplete without a visit to Darjeeling. There are so many places to visit here, the first and foremost being the Kanchenjunga. Life is somehow incomplete unless you have seen it at least once in your lifetime. Apart from that one can visit, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Buddhist Monasteries, Japanese Pagoda, and last but not the least, the mesmeric sun rise from Tiger Hill. So it is a mandatory to take the assistance of one of the efficient tour operators in Kolkata and pay a sojourn to the hilly kingdom.
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