The Garpanchkot ... Diwali 2011 ....

Diwali. 2011 …. The Garpanchkot …. This is our destination this time. Garpanchkot is located at North-east part of Purulia, near Panchet Dam, at border of Burdhaman and Jharkhand. We packed our bags and the journey started at early morning. It was our 2 night and 3 days tour. We hired a car from Kolkata to Garpanchakot and it took around 5hr.  

The road towards to WBFDC Resort

 

We had our booking at WBFDC Resort. They have very good accommodation with AC/ Non AC rooms. Kitchen/ Dining facility is also available. But, the problem is that, they do not have sufficient staffs according to their no of guests. So, the food variation is limited.

The resort campus is full of green. It is well designed by allowing the Nature to come in. The trees are full of colour with their flowers and various types of butterflies are doing their duties to the kind Nature.

This place is very much isolated from the hectic city life.  The valley is green, air is fresh and you will feel chirping and melodious sounds coming from the various birds. You can feel the Nature while trekking through the wild forest. History is very rich in Garpanchkot. Ruins of Garh and the ruins of Panchratna temple, Jorhbangla Mondir, Kalyaneswari Temple near Garh will tell you the historic importance of that place.

 Panchet Dam is another attraction. In morning you will find various birds playing in the blue water and in evening you can enjoy the change of colour while The Sun says good bye to you.

Baranti forest is other option, which can be enjoyed during this tour. It is just 30min drive way from the resort. If you are lucky, you can say a Hi to the wild animals like Hyena, Jackal, deer etc. The trees are full with the resident birds. Enjoy  their beauty in the wild. In Baranti dam you can enjoy fishing also. If you want to stay at Baranti, you have to book Baranti FRH from Kolkata.

Spot booking is not allowed in WBFDC resort, so, book your accommodation from Kolkata. You can travel up to Garpanchkot by road via Asansol or by train you can go to Asansole or Barakar, the nearest rail station. From there you can reserve an auto up to Panchet Dam, WBFDC resort is just 3km from Panchet Dam.

 

The Panchet Dam

 

 

The Garpanchkot can be your weekend tour, if you want to spend your weekend in peace with the touch of wildlife.