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A popular picnic spot in the southeast region of West Bengal, Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Parmadan Forest, is also considered a beautiful place for spending a fun-filled weekend trip. The beautiful Ichhamati River flows through this 92-hectare sanctuary and a safe heaven for a healthy population of nearly 250 deer.

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Landscape[edit]

Flora and fauna[edit]

Climate[edit]

Get in[edit]

Naldugari is the main point to reach the sanctuary. From Naldugari, you can reach the sanctuary either by walking or by a van rickshaw. By van rickshaw, the rate is ₹10.

By train[edit]

Go to Bangaon or Ranaghat from Kolkata (Sealdah railway station) by train and then avail of the option of the bus to get to Naldugari.

By car[edit]

Drive along State Highway 3 to reach Naldugari via Duttafulia.

Fees and permits[edit]

₹50 is the entry fee per person for entering this sanctuary.

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

  • Watch the deer. The best time to watch them is when they are fed by the forest officials. Their feeding time is at 4PM and 9AM.
  • Apart from strolling in the forest and watching the Langurs fooling around, you can visit the local villages and enjoy a boat ride down Ichhamati River. The Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to numerous birds and trees.

Do[edit]

Apart from strolling in the forest and watching the Langurs fooling around, you can visit the local villages and enjoy a boat ride down Ichhamati River. Parmadan forest is also home to numerous birds and trees.

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Eat[edit]

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Sleep[edit]

Lodging[edit]

  • Champadali D.F.O. Rest House and Dormitory (Located on the banks of Ichhamati River), +91 33 25520968. Booking has to be made in advance. Contact: Divisional Forest Officer, North 24-Paraganas Division, P.O. Barasat, Dist. North 24-Paraganas Double-bed room costs ₹250, 4-bed room costs ₹400 & 7-bed dormitory costs ₹600.

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Go next[edit]

Routes through Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary
ENDKrishnanagar  N  SW  BangaonKolkata


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