A Day Trip from Kolkata: Kamarpukur, Joyrambati and Banalata Resort | Know Your Planet | Travel

A weekend destination near Kolkata or a day trip from Kolkata is something that people are seeking actively nowadays. In this fast-moving urban life, we feel stressed sometimes. We want some space to escape from the hustles bustles city life.

Joypur Forest -- Bankura

Fasten your seat belt for the weekend destination near Kolkata. Here you can enjoy the day with your family in the pristine village-like Kamarpukur, an innocent authenticate village-like Joyrambati and virgin forest resort-like Banalata in Joypur forest.

All these places have rural feel along with basic amenities, the never-ending green paddy field along with quietness will thrill your mind.

A Quick Look of the Places

1. Kamarpukur: Kamarpukur is the birthplace of Sri Ramakrishna Deva. Quietness and the rural element of this place are the must-visit weekend destination. It is situated in Arambag subdivision of Hoogly district. It is 92 kilometers from Santragachi Junction and 2.5 hours journey. I will suggest you book a car or take your own car. The details of Kamarpukur is here.

Kamarpukur

2. Joyrambati: The village nearer to Kamarpukur and surround by green pasture is the birthplace of Sri Sri Ma Saradamani. It is only 7 kilometers from Kamarpukur in the Bankura district. I want to see you the details about Joyrambati here.

Joyrambati

These two places can be a tour in a day. But the addition of Banalata Resort in Joypur Jungle will be an extra achievement of this day tour.

3. Banalata Resort: Do you want to stay in a resort at the edge of a dense forest? or want to enjoy wildlife? Then this place is a perfect weekend gateway for you -- Banalata Resort.
We went on the same day but didn't plan to stay there. But I am suggesting you stay there for a night. Book a room in this resort then enjoy the places I am suggesting to you. It is 30 kilometers from Joyrambati and 120 kilometers from Santragachi Junction. Follow the link to know about this place.

Banalata Resort -- Joypur Jungle, Bankura

What will be the route?

Route from Santragachi to Banalata Resort via Kamarpukur and Joyrambati

I have suggested routes in each section. Please go through the link I mentioned above.

What will be my cost?

If you are going for a day trip from Kolkata, then book a car or drive your own. Here is my costing for 4+1 people.

Car rent for a day: Rs.5000/-
Breakfast on the go: Rs.250/-
Lunch in Joyrambati: Rs.150/-
or, Lunch in Banalata: Rs. 1250/-
Snacks in Banalata: Rs.250/-

Per head cost: Maximum Rs.1350/-


Life is too short. Don't lose your weekend by locking the door of your room, else plan your weekend well in advance. If not possible then a day trip can bring a smile on you and your families' face.