Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is situated in the North East Indian state of Assam. Declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is located in the middle of the two rivers - Brahmaputra and Dhansari. The Kaziranga National Park spans over an area of 430 sq. km and is home to the famous One-horned Indian Rhinoceros. Apart from this, the park hosts 35 species of mammals, 491 species of birds and 27 reptile species. You can roam in the jungle either by car or elephant ride. The National Park remains open from November to April.

Getting There

The nearest convenient railhead is Guwahati which enjoys excellent connectivity with the rest of the country. Kaziranga National Park is 217 km from Guwahati. Cars and buses are available from Guwahati to reach Kaziranga.

Staying There

Aranya Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1500-3700. Tel: (03776) 262489.
Wild Grass Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 2500 (including meal). Tel: (03776) 262085.
Dhanshree Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1300-1900. Tel: (03776) 262501.

Saranda

Saranda is a dense forest in the hilly regions of Jharkhand. The forest is situated at a height of 2000 ft and there are 700 hills in this area. The serene forests, hills, rivers, waterfalls and wild animals make Saranda, a nature lover's paradise. There are two hamlets on these hills - Kiriburu and Meghharaburu. These are inhabited by local tribal people.

Getting There

The nearest railway station is Ghatshila which lies on the Howrah-Mumbai main line. Buses are available from there to Badojamda. From Badojamda you can hire jeeps to reach Kiriburu.

Staying There

There are 3 forest bungalows in Saranda Forest - Thalkobad, Saraikella and Tirinposi. To obtain permit to roam around in the forest contact : District Forest Officer, PO-Chaibasa, Singhbhum, Jharkhand-833201. Apart from these there are some hotels and lodges at Saranda.

Amarkanan

Amarkanan is a nice jungle destination located in Bankura district of West Bengal. Situated at the foot of Koro Hill, this place is ideal for spending a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The main attraction of this place is the reserved forest. A river is flowing through this forest. Another attraction of Amarkanan is Sri Ram Krishna Seva Dal Ashram. You can also walk to the top of the hill. The scenery from the top is impressive. The Susunia Hill is also visible from here.

Getting There

The nearest railway station is Durgapur which is well connected to other parts of the country. Amarkanan is 32 km from Durgapur. Buses are available from Durgapur to reach Amarkanan.

Staying There

You can stay at the Forest Bungalow. Tariff - Rs. 300. For booking contact Forest Department Office at Bankura.