Which Are the 5 Best Weekend Destinations in Bengal to Visit in 2023?

 This year is about to kiss us goodbye in a few months only. The New Year will arrive with a chill in the air soon. It is the time to leave the comfort of four-walled rooms and explore nearby attractions. 


The already-known lanes and landmarks of the city/town we reside in fail to flatter the wandering lust in us. 


2023 calls for visiting new places with dear ones to create good memories. In fact, better memories than what we did in 2022! 


So, let’s tour and check out the 5 best weekend destinations in Bengal in 2023 that may be still hidden from your eyes. 


  1. Samsing

    A heaven for nature admirers! Nature embraces you with its undiluted charm and quenches your thirst for pure bliss. One of the hidden rural gems at Matiali, the village is in the foothills between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. 


A thick blanket of forest interweaves with the lush greenery at tea gardens surrounded by serene hills. The popping of orange orchids amidst greenery accentuates the visual appeal manifold. 


It is located around 80 km from Siliguri. Board a Siliguri-bound train from Howrah St. and from there you can book a car.


  1. Ajodhya Hills & Forest Reserve Area

A treat to the eye, Ajodhya hills & Forest Reserve Area at Baghmundi, Purulia is an excellent weekend getaway in Bengal. The destination ( also called Sita Kund) is beautified naturally by hills, and dense forest.

Pardi Dam, Pakhi Pahar, Purulia Pump Storage Project, Murguma Dam Tugga & Bamini Waterfalls are major tourist attractions here. 

Atop the hill, Kushal Palli Resort is itself a tourist destination. Enlisted amongst the top resorts on hills in Bengal, it is also the best jungle resort near you if you are from Kolkata, Durgapur, Asansol etc. 


Trains from Howrah to Purulia Jn. are easily available. 


  1. Lepchajagat

    Wish to flee to an enchanting land nearby? Let’s go to Lepchajagat. It is ranked amongst the Uncommon Places in West Bengal to take a tour of. 


From here the view of all the 5 peaks of Kanchanjangha is awesome. Lepchajagat, at a height of 6956 ft, is only 19 km off Darjeeling.

The destination is best for tourists looking for tranquillity and serenity, undisturbed by imposing modern civilisations.

Kurseong, Ghoom Monastery, Jorepokhri, Mirik Lake are tourist highlights here.


Reach New Jalpaiguri and from there take a car to Darjeeling. From here, the village is just 22 km. Bus services are available.  


 

  1. Biharinath Hill

    Yet another fantastic yet less popular weekend destination in Bengal is the Biharinath Hill in Bankura district. Biharinath Hill happens to be the 2nd highest hill of the Sub-Himalayan in West Bengal. 


Enjoy a panoramic view of this picturesque countryside and experience pure bliss.  Popular as the Araku Valley of West Bengal, the place has tourist attractions like Biharinath Temple, Forest & Wildlife etc. 


Board any Bishnupur-bound train from Howrah & Shalimar and from there, the destination is just 5 km. 




  1. Itachuna Rajbari

    Itachuna Rajbari or Bargee Danga at Hoogly can compete with any exotic resort in Bengal with its nostalgic charm of the bygone era. The architecture of this century-old palace, the inner decoration and every nook of the royal property promises regal indulgence. 


Surrounded by greenery and water bodies, the humble beauty and serenity of the place feels highly relaxing. 


Though the palace itself is the destination, do step out and explore Mahanad Kali Bari, Pandua Minar, Laxmi Janardan Mandir, Bandel Church, Imambara etc. 


Reach Khanyan station (3 stations next to Bandel) and take a car or van rickshaw/auto to reach the property. 



Though Bengal has several more places to pamper tourists with its charm, these five shouldn’t go missing from your 2023 travelling list!

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