One Day Trip From Kolkata

Kolkata to Sunderbans

Whenever traveling to Kolkata do not miss to visit largest mangrove forest, Sunderban. Lying at the mouth of the Ganges river Sunderban covers part of India and Bangladesh. The most famous animal of Sunderbans is the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is certainly a place which you should visit at least once in a life time.

How to Reach ?

Located 140 KM far from Kolkata Airport Sundarban National Park is well connected with Kolkata. Basanti High way connects Sunderbans to Kolkata. Canning Railway station is the nearest Railway station of Sundarban National Park and is located 29 KM far from the Gate way of Sundarban (i.e. Godhkhali).

Kolkata to Shantiniketan

Shantiniketan not too far from Kolkata is a must visit destination. Get to know about the works of Gurudev by visiting the world famous Vishva-Bharati University founded by him. Famous for Vishva-Bharati University it has produced famous personalities as Indira Gandhi, Satyajit Ray Amartya Sen, R. Siva Kumar to name just a few.

It has been home to great artists and musicians. Shantiniketan is located amidst lush green fields and forested land. 

How to Reach ?

Located approximately 212 km by road from Kolkata, Santiniketan is well connected by buses. From Dharmatala/Esplanade you can take a bus to reach this famous destination. It takes around 3 hours to reach Santiniketan. Numrous trains depart From Howrah and Sealdha station that connects Bolpur to Kolkata. From here you can hire a taxi to reach Santiniketan.;

Kolkata to Chandan Nagar

How to Reach ?

Kolkata to Digha Beach

Well connected with Kolkata, Digha Beach is perfect place for all those looking to enjoy the sea shores. There are Casunaria plantations on the coast which enhance the beauty of the beach. Enjoy delicious sea food and other delicious Bengali and Continental dishes amidst soothing environment. 

There are lots of things to do in Digha beach. Just like others you can also travel from Kolkata to Digha beach to witness the beauty of the nature at its fullest.

How to Reach ?

Digha is situated approximately 187 km away from Kolkata. You can board a bus from Dharmatala bus stand of Kolkata to reach Digha. It is almost a 5 hour journey from Kolkata. You can also catch Digha Kandari Express from Howrah to reach Digha station. It takes almost 4 hours to reach Digha via train.

Kolkata to Mandarmani

Travel to Mandarmani, a small virgin beach on Bay of Bengal. Located near to Digha beach it is a small fishing harbour with tourist resorts. Enjoy the sound of sea shores amidst friendly and safe environment.

How to Reach?

From Esplanade bus stand you can board a bus to Mndarmani. The total trip from Kolkata is around 3.5 hours. State Transport Buses are popular mode of transportation to reach this famous beach. Volvo bus operated from Gariahat via Esplaned are very popular amongst all those concerned much about peace and comfort.

Kumortuli

Kumortuli famous for artistic production of potters is a major point of attraction in the city. Here you will find the beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses. Potters of Kumortuli are exported to foreign countries like; Hungary, Austria, Bulgaria, Russia, and USA. Nearest metro station to Kumortuli is Shobhabazar-Sutanuti.

Botanical Garden