Love is what makes this world feel so beautiful but in these busy times, finding quality time with your loved ones is not easy. A romantic getaway can make all this come true.
If you are in Kolkata during this month of love, you can easily plan a weekend trip to these any of these 10 places with your loved one and create everlasting memories.
1. Deulti
Idyllic rural living, away from the cacophony of the city, Deulti can be your perfect getaway from Kolkata to celebrate love.
Lined with the rustic landscape of coconut trees, fish ponds, huts within 63 Km from the city of Kolkata, get ready to celebrate a mesmerizing weekend relaxing amidst nature.
2. Ancient Forts of Raichak
Located on the banks of river Bhagirathi and Hoogly, the quaint village of Raichak with its ancient forts, can be your destination for a day trip from Kolkata.
You can book a couple stay for the weekend at one of the many luxury resorts here, while taking some time off to witness the forts for their architectural beauty or enjoy a boat ride on the river with your beloved by your side.
3. Golpata Forest, Taki
You can feel nature blessing your love amidst the lush greenery here. 80 kms from the cityscape of Kolkata, the name of the forest itself has been derived from the thronging Golpata and Sundari trees. Enjoy hours of nature walk hand in hand with your soulmate, soaking in the pristine natural beauty here.
4. Machranga Dweep
A petite island in the midst of river Ichamati roofed with foliage of tall trees, Machranga Dweep or Kingfisher island can be an amazing weekend getaway for to celebrate love. Only 75 km from Kolkata, this place will enthral you both with a spectacular view of the setting sun over the river. Enjoy bird watching together or even take a trip to the nearby villages. You can stay at Taki and take a trip to the island.
5. Panchet
Easy accessibility from Asansol, the scenic beauty of the area can easily place this as a nice and quiet romantic getaway.
You can enjoy watching the sun set together or spend some romantic time with a boat ride on the lake of Panchet Dam.
6. Maithon
An ideal place to cherish your memories of love and make place for a short stay to remember, you can visit Maithon. You can enjoy a boat ride on the Barakar river, with the majestic Maithon dam in the background and offer prayers at the Kalyaneswari temple nearby.
7. Shantiniketan
What is so special about Shantiniketan, if one says, your answer would be the love for the bard, the land of red soil and the scent of palash flowers luring you. Explore the khowai Shonajhurir Haat and feel your hearts beating in unison with the beating of the drums and the Baul music.
8. Baranti
A quaint hamlet in the Purulia district of Bengal, Baranti has a lake surrounded by the scenic beauty of the hills and it can be a great place for visiting as a couple getaway. As part of the weekend activities, you can enjoy observing the fishermen in action on the lake, stroll through the forests of Sal and Palash and even take a day trip to Garh Panchakot.
9. Bishnupur
A small town in West Bengal famed the world over for their terracotta temples, Bishnupur can be the ideal destination for a short weekend stay. You could present her with a Baluchari saree or a painting for him.
10. Mukutmanipur
A popular weekend getaway for Kolkatans, Mukutmanipur in Bankura district is a quaint town at the confluence of river Kangshabati and Kumari with ample greenery in the forest and surrounding hills and clear blue water.
Whether it’s enjoying some quiet time together on the scenic Mukutmanipur dam, surrounded by the natural beauty or visiting the cluster of temples on the hillocks, you can surely re-ignite your love among nature.
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