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.
Understand
[edit]History
[edit]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.
Buy
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[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.
Camping
[edit]Backcountry
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Go next
[edit]Routes through Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary |
END ← Krishnanagar ← | N ![]() |
→ Bangaon → Kolkata |