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Nothing can be more exciting than staying in a sal and teak forest in a long weekend with silence prevailing all around. If you find exhilaration in dense forest and deer with some other animals, then the best place you can in fact opt is Joypur forest of Bankura.
If you are from Kolkata, then Joypur forest is just 140 kms away. You can visit this place at any time of the year. But if you are a birdwatcher then winters are best time to take a tour. If you are warmhearted about the art and culture then it is best to travel during December when you can enjoy Bishnupur Mela. During rainy season, the lush greenery attracts a lot of tourists.
How to reach: If you are taking trains then express trains can be opted. You need to get down at Bishnupur and take trekkers to reach Joypur forest. Local trains are also available from Howrah. You can get down to Tarakeshwar and avail a bus to Joypur. Feel free to take bus from Esplanade towards Bishnupur. It can take 4.5 to 5 hours maximum to reach.
Things to do: If you have finally managed a weekend to Joypur forest, then you can walk along the buffer zone and reach the watch tower. From there you will find spotted deer locally called Cheethals. Occasionally you can find herd of elephants overpassing the forest. A variety of birds is worth watching in Joypur Forest. On the next day, you can take a tour to local sight-seeing like Jairambati, Kamarpukur, Bishnupur. If you are a shopping enthusiast, then nothing is more significant than Bishnupur. You will get ample collection of Bishnupur silk, baluchari saree, dokra, terracotta handicrafts at a very affordable price.
Places to stay: There are numerous private resorts near Joypur forest where you will find their own vegetable garden to feed the visitors sometimes. Foods available over there are mostly farm grown and served fresh. There are cottages also where you can have double and four bedded facilities.
Therefore, if you have 3 to 4 days in hand, then go ahead and make plans to Joypur Forest, Bankura and share your experience with us.
