Natural and Scenic beauty of Bankura

Natural and scenic beauty of Bankura

Tourist place

1. Susunya forest scene

Category - Natural / Scenic Beauty

Susuniya Hills is located in South West Bengal, India. This ancient hill is 10 km away on the way to Bankura-Purulia…

2. Mukutmanipur Boat Ride

Category - Natural / Scenic Beauty

It is an ideal getaway where India's second largest earthen dam is surrounded by mysterious hills...

Hill view of Biharinath

Biharinath hill

Category - Natural / Scenic Beauty

Biharinath Pahar is located 57 km from Bankura district and 24 km from Raniganj. It is considered…

Amazing temple of Bishnupur

Bishnupur

Categories - Historical, Religious

Bishnupur, the temple town of West Bengal's Bankura district is known for its great heritage, proud culture,…

Old Bari - New Bari

Jayarambati

Section - Religious

Jayarambati is a small village twenty-seven miles from Bishnupur in Bankura district. The place is two miles…

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Sutan Lake

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Category - Natural / Scenic Beauty

The trek from Ranibandh to Jhilmili offers a spectacular display of impressive forests of varying heights on both sides…

Wildlife hotspots

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1. Mukutmanipur

Mukutminpur is well known for its high diversity of waterfowl and grassland birds, but there is a small area where you can spot deer. The area is fenced and home to hundreds of deer. The area is so diverse that the government has declared it a conservation reserve. Whenever you go, come back by 6.30 pm. After 6:30 pm there was a problem with the boat. The whole nature is covered in morning and evening. Mukutminpur is number one only in terms of birds. More than five thousand winter migrants visit this vast body of water every year. They usually arrive in late November and last until the last week of February. Winter migrants include large flocks of lesser whistling teal, red-crested pochard, gadwall, common coot, various terns, swallows, wagtails, etc. You can also spot darters, spot-billed ducks, grebes and the main attraction – the rufous-tailed lark. Recently many types of bunting have also been found from Mukutminpur.

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2. Ranibandh - Sutan's Twelve Mile Forest

Here comes solitude. The vast, over 50 sq km forest will offer you pure silence. Keep your shoes off on the main blacktop road for raw nature with wildlife. There are many closed roads that are accessible to motorcycles and even cars. Enter any of them and if you're lucky, you'll see a peacock dancing in the middle of the red cobblestone streets.

Here nature hides everything. You have to wait and this vast unsettlingly diverse forest slowly reveals itself. You may encounter an Indian wolf or deer or suddenly find a large field of "babui" grass in the middle of a dense forest. You can roam freely in the forest without any fear, as the entire area is out of the way of elephant migration and for this "Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve" is a dead project these days. Roam freely, see palash, wild flowers including orchids, malkoha, feel the flutter of pitta's wings and share your rare discoveries with us.

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3. Susunya

Susunya is at the top because of its wildlife availability. Even a novice nature lover can see a variety of birds, butterflies and a significant number of other small animals and plants. Wildlife highlights include rock agama, various owls, thrushes, Indian pitta, paradise flycatcher, various bee-eaters, black eagle, Munia etc. Rocky shoal forests and grasslands are also home to a variety of small mammals. If you want to see a lot of wildlife in a short period of time, Susunya will not disappoint you.

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4. Bankruptcy

It is a small dam built on the river Silavati. This small spot is well known in the bird watching community for its incredible winter bird diversity. We won't go into detail, you'll have to come see its feathered wonder. This area falls on the way from Bankura to Mukutmanipur.

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5. Jaipur Forest

It is the best wildlife sanctuary in the entire western region of West Bengal in terms of wildlife availability, solitude and diversity, but due to the large presence of resident and migratory elephants, it ranks fifth on our list. If you want to visit nature and do wildlife photography, please visit forest department first or call them for elephant location and then arrange your trip. Don't walk through the woods. Even from the car you may see a herd of deer crossing the road, a herd of elephants slowly passing or the rare black francolin or crested bunting calling. Enjoy dense sal forest, interact with local people, stay safe. All these words are not for ordinary tourists but only for wildlife lovers. We cannot tell a common tourist that you see lots of deer crossing the road.

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6. Gangdua

It is a small dam built on the Sali river. Small but beautiful in the background of Susunya. If you want a sunset to remember till you die, we recommend this spot of the Red Sun with sunken boats in the foreground and the Susunya Hills in the background. The region is home to a number of notable wildlife such as weavers, baboons, pipits, wagtails, ibis etc. After sunset you can see and hear nightjars.

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7. Biharinath

This is the Araku Valley of West Bengal, which in our opinion is a forgotten tourist destination waiting for your exploration. Sparfowl have recently been found in this dense forest. There is a narrow path through the mountains. We recommend following the trail up to the main Biharinath hill and roaming freely through the smaller hills in the vicinity. The common bubbler is seriously common here. There are life of many rare butterflies like nawab, king etc. and predator life like wolf, hyena etc. Do not travel in peak summer. For nature enthusiasts it is perfect to spend two days one night. We recommend visiting during winters or after monsoon.

Oh, almost forgot to say, look for the painted grasshoppers, there are several near the main pond.

culture and tradition

The soul of Bankura lies hidden in its rural areas. Most of the villagers are farmers and others work as carpenters, potters etc. Bankura has international fame for the "Bankura Ghora" – a terracotta modeled horse and Dashavatara playing cards (historical figures). Bankura Agriculture is famous for large production of 'Mango' and 'Sarisha'.

Tribes like Santals, Bhumijs (Sardars) and Mundas live in the Mukutminpur area. The people belong to the Proto-Australoid ethnic group. They take rice as their staple food. Charpa Pitha is a special dish, made with rice flour and minced meat; They steam the shawl leaves and eat them. Tribals are very fond of dancing and singing. Women in white sarees with red borders use vibrant garlands as ornaments while dancing various dance forms like Pata, Dasai, Ranpa, Karam, Raibeshe, Jhumur etc. Male participants wear traditional white dhoti and turban. They play instruments like Dhamsa, Kendra and Madal.

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A large part of Bankura is associated with artefacts such as dokra and terracotta. People also rely on handicrafts made of bell metal, conch shell and sandstone. You will find skilled weavers working in the apparel industry famous for Baluchari, silk and loom sarees.

Here the freshness of the festival comes from winter. Chile welcomes with great enthusiasm the 'Muktamanipur Folk Culture Fair' in January. Folk songs, dances, cultural programs and a variety of local art works will surely blow your mind. Savor the aroma of a tribal fair and live in a different culture for a while.

The last day of Tusu 'Paush' is a famous harvest festival by the local people of Mukutminpur. During winters (January-February), witness a ritual dedicated to the 'folk goddess, Tusu'. Worshipers pray to the goddess for immense wealth and happiness in their family. The lyrics of the folk songs associated with this festival are quite different and you are going to love the tunes of 'Santhal' and 'Kurmi'.

Don't miss the 'cock fight' organized by the villagers during the Tusu festival.

Since the last day of Pausha is called Makar Sankranti, people of 'Santhal' community celebrate 'Makar Parva' during this period. People enjoy their festival days with meat, rice and poultry. Home made drink called 'Hanriya' and dancing to the beats of Dhamsa Madal add extra charm to their festival.

The Karam festival is celebrated on 'Bhadra Ekadashi' and is mainly organized for the best practices and enjoyment of children. During this festival a branch of Karam tree is severed from the tree and unmarried girls worship the branch.

Bandana (Saharai) is another popular tribal festival celebrated on the holy day of Kartik Amavasya in November. The villagers give great importance to their pets as well as animals and they mainly worship them. People wash their cows and bulls, feed them well, decorate them with ornaments and natural colours. They sing 'Ohira' to acknowledge the contribution of animals in their lives. Celebrating the Saharai festival, the Santhals express their gratitude to 'Maa Bhagwati' for the golden-yellow paddy fields.

Jhumar is a tribal dance which is performed in the field. The women participating in the dance move their arms, legs and heads back and forth in a rhythm, holding each other's waist. The male participants wear traditional costumes and play flutes, drums and percussion instruments to keep the dance going.

Chou dance is one of the famous dances of this region. Male dancers from the local community wear different masks and dance at night in an open space called 'Akhada'. Folk songs, dhol, dhol, shehnai, dhamsa and kharka are the instruments played during chau. Scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other local legends are presented in this dance form.

Palash festival is a festival of colors. You will understand for yourself what it feels like to play 'Holi' with nature. Spring comes here in full bloom. Mukutmanipur proudly celebrates Palash festival or Holi in spring. Cultural events, sprinkling of 'Abeer' in the air, the fiery red color of the Palash, the flow of blue water along with the people decked out in gorgeous clothes and floral ornaments. Come and celebrate 'Holi' and 'Palash Utsav' in the lap of the "Queen of Forest Guards".

The Bishnupur Mela is held every year between 27-31 December near the temple of Lord Madanamohan in Bishnupur. This fair is very famous and follows the tradition of Bishnupur. The fair grounds have wonderful terracotta artefacts, handicrafts, various artefacts and traditional Bishnupuri cloth stalls. Bishnupur Mela is the place where you will find the true essence of Bishnupur's rich music culture. Artists performing at cultural events will surely delight you from within. The temple town has its own source of music, known as the 'Bishnupur Gharana of Music'.

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Ekeshwar Gajan is celebrated on the last day of Chaitra month. Ekeshwar resides on the banks of river Darkeshwar and is famous for the temple of Mahadev known as 'Ekeshwar'. People here celebrate Charak Puja with great enthusiasm. The fair has various stalls of handicrafts, food, sweets, local handicrafts and rides for children.

Dharad fair is celebrated at the foothills of Susuniya. The villagers worship the 'Narsimha' idol and a fair is organized in the name of the god in the holy water of 'Dhara'. Villagers celebrate it with Charak Puja. The fair is enriched with various shops selling local artefacts (mainly made of sandstone), food, sweets, handicraft jewellery, etc.

Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of Bankura. Away from the noisy crowds and commercialization, let's spend a Durga Puja where customs and religion find their home. There are many ancient pujas like 'Maa Mrinmayi of Bishnupur', 'Maa Ambika of Muktmanipur', 'Jagadhatri (another form of Goddess Durga)' all over Bankura district. According to local people, Maa Mrinmayi, the oldest form of Mother Durga in Bengal, instructed the king to worship her in a dream and build a temple. On the other side of the district Maa Ambika has been worshiped and alive for the past 700 years. Each puja has its own unique essence and is rich in interesting rituals.

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terracotta

Decorate your home with an elite touch of terracotta crafts. Terracotta means 'fired clay' and has been used for decorative artwork as well as construction purposes since ancient times. Nowadays terracotta tiles are being used for exterior and interior decoration of buildings and it has gained incredible popularity within a short span of time. Visit Panchmura village, home to the famous terracotta industry. Get a live demonstration of pottery crafts and collect beautiful souvenirs or jewelry to gift to your loved ones. These beautiful artefacts are mainly concentrated in Bishnupur and Panchmura in Bankura district.

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Decorate your drawing room with this long neck terracotta horse, the logo of All India Handicrafts. You will find that horse comes with seven different body parts like hollow long neck, four legs, face, ears, tail etc. You have to put those parts together to get a horse like structure. Long ears like leaves and a graceful body are definitely signs of elegance and pride.

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Dhokra or Dokra is a beautiful form of tribal art that showcases the immense talent of the tribal artisans. Dokas can be used to make a variety of ornaments and beautiful home decorations, idols of Gods and Goddesses. The method of metal casting in Dokra industry is considered to be the oldest form of metal casting and is technically known as 'Sir Pardu'. Bikna village in Bankura district is home to this glorious art.

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Bishnupur is famous for Baluchari sarees. The world famous Baluchari design was inspired by the temple's terracotta tiles. Baluchari designs depict mythology, tribal lifestyle and social lifestyle.

The famous indoor game played by the Malla kings of Bishnupur was 'Dasavatar Tash' and is internationally famous as a collector's item. This card game was invented by the Malla king Vira Hambi and is based on the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Dashavata cards consist of 10 suits of 12 cards. Presently the Faujdar family of Bishnupur is in search of this unique folk art. They make cards using cloth, tamarind seed glue, chalk dust, dyes, vermilion and lac.

the lantern

Lantern industry is also quite popular in Bishnupur. You can buy these beautiful lanterns to use as collector's items. Lanterns are used as decoration in luxury hotels, offices, homes. It is considered as a beautiful gift item.

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Conch craft is very famous in Bankura district. People known as 'Sankhavanika' or 'Sankhari' used to make designer conch shell bangles or 'Sankha' for married Hindu women. They make a variety of blown conch shells using intricate patterns and designs. Skilled artisans also beautifully design miniature forms of Gods and Goddesses. Wood carvings include a variety of pictures, figurines, toys and other decorative products. Bankura and Bishnupur are places where you will find talented woodworkers. The locals of Susunya village create artworks from sandstone and definitely deserve extra attention. As you explore Bankura district, you will be amazed at how quietly and peacefully the geniuses work here. Bell metal crafts are inherited from Dhalbhum in the Singhbhum region and are concentrated in the Bankura-Purulia-Medinipur region of West Bengal. Household utensils and other useful items made from this copper-based alloy are blessed by talented people called 'kansari'.

how to reach

on the plane

The nearest airport to Bankura is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata which is approximately 212 km from Bankura. From there you can go to Bankura by cab, bus or train.

on the railway

Kolkata to Bankura train distance is 233 km. Bankura Junction railway station is located in the city of Bankura operated by South Eastern Railway and is on the Adra-Medinipur rail route. There are regular trains from Kolkata to Bankura. Some of these trains are Rupsibangla Express (12883), Howrah PRR Express (12827), Aranyak Express (12885), PBR Kabiguru Express (12950), Samarastha Express (12152) etc. A. Traveling by train takes minimum time to reach Kolkata from Bankura. 3 hours 35 minutes