Deulti...

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If you are looking for a serene refuge from the hustle-bustle of the Kolkata City Life.. then Deulti is the perfect destination. Its a one and half hour drive from Kolkata. A serene rural escape. 

Deulti is famous as Samtaber, a nearby village is the abode of famous writer Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. it is located near River Rupnarayan. 

The beautiful view of the river, and a stroll along it is an experience you will not forget in many years. The rural experience, the green fields, sounds of chirping birds and the simple life led by the villagers is an experience that you would not want to miss !

Our story

I went to Deulti for a day trip with my friends. We had booked a room in of the resorts in Deulti for fresh and change purpose. The resort had made arrangements for breakfast, lunch and evening tea for our group. 

We spent some quality time with friends and explored the resort. We then decided to venture the nearby village which was about 2.5km from the resort. Local transports are readily available from Deulti mor and charge about Rs. 25/- for one-way trip. We reached Sri Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's house which has been declared a heritage site by the Archeological Survey of India. It was an added perk to us as there were few events going-on on the occasion of his 136th birthday.

We took a tour of the house and it was absolutely an amazing experience. From there we decided to go to River Rupnarayan which was a 10mins walk from that place. It had rained heavily the previous night and it was still drizzling. The path is through the paddy fields and it was a little difficult to walk on the wet and loose muddy path. We decided to leave our shoes behind and walk to the place barefoot. It was an unforgettable experience and however, the company made it better.

The view of the River was stunning! It was an amazing experience and the rain had made the greens more green and mesmerizing.

The food provided by the resort was also very good. It seemed like homemade food and the ambience made us feel like home away from home.

We departed in the evening after the evening tea.

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This peaceful retreat is located about 6 kms towards the western part of Bagnan, in the district of Howrah in West Bengal. It is a perfect holiday destination, cradled on the bank of River Roopnarayan. The resorts are about 1km away from Deulti More and the nearby attaractions Sri Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's house and River Rupnarayan is about 2.5km from the resorts. You may hire a car from Kolkata for the full day. The cost per head including transport & food and rooms will be less than Rs. 1000.

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Mukutmanipur...

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The second biggest earth dam of India is located in Mukutmanipur is 55 km away from Bankura. The green forests surround the vast bluish tract of water, and the hillocks are picturesque. The place is very famous for its superb natural beauty. The undulating terrain along the southern edge of the Kangsabati water reservoir spreads as a three-dimensional necklace in green and terracotta.

Our story

My husband and I went to Mukutmanipur in August 2011. We had planned to stay in The Peerless Resort. The resort itself was very beautiful, extremely friendly staff. They have 19 rooms. We got a cottage that was separated from the other accommodations and which faced the beautiful Kangshabati river.

The picture on the left in the Peerless Resort in Mukutmanipur. Check some more pictures below.

 Room No. 11 is the best located room in the resort if you are  travelling with your partner.

There was a badminton court, chess court in the resort, an activity room where you could play carrom or read books etc.

Bicycles with gears are available on hire in the resort which is the best way to browse the beautiful locale and the roads are absolutely fantastic. It is an hilly area.

Bankura as we all know is famous for its terracota work so you  could also do some teeny weeny shopping for home or  gifts for your friends back here.

 Nearby attractions

Among some nearby places of attraction are the palace of King Raicharan, Pareshnath Hills and the Statue of Pareshnath. Pareshnath Hills have quite a number of stone images on top of it. Another very important landmark near Mukutmanipur is Ambikanagar which is a very old centre of Jain culture.

How to reach 

You can board the Rupashibangla Express to reach Bankura from where you can either take a bus or hire a car to reach Mukutmanipur which is only 45 kilometers away. By car, you can take left from Durgapur to reach Beliator which is 26 kilometers away, from where you should take the Bankura Bypass to reach Mukutmanipur via Khatra crossing. You can also take a direct bus to your destination leaving at 9 in the morning or 9 p.m from Dharamtalla in Kolkata. It takes around 7 hours from Kolkata to reach Mukutmanipur by bus.

Where to stay

The Peerless Resort is a great place to stay. The West Bengal Tourism Accommodation- Sonajhuri Resort is also very beautifully located. It is located at a higher altitude and the view from the place is equally mesmerizing.

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