You don't need a long leave to get away. These short trips from Durgapur and Asansol fit into a long weekend.
Heritage and nature close to home
- Shantiniketan: Tagore's university town, Sonajhuri Haat and the Khoai; best during Poush Mela (December) and Basanta Utsav (March)
- Bishnupur: terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees
- Mukutmanipur: a large dam and reservoir, lovely at sunset
- Purulia: Ayodhya Hills, waterfalls and the red-earth landscape; best from October to March
Sea beaches
- Digha, Mandarmani and Tajpur: quick sea breaks; Tajpur is quieter than Digha
- Our weekend Stranger Tajpur Trip leaves every Friday from Raniganj and Durgapur – a fun way to travel with new people
A little further
- Dooars: Jaldapara and Gorumara forests, tea gardens and river views (parks close in the monsoon months)
- Ranchi and Netarhat: waterfalls and sunrise points in Jharkhand
Tips
- Leave on Friday night to gain a full extra day.
- In summer, choose hills or the sea; Purulia and Bankura are best in winter.
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