Baranti - A Quick Guide to Know This Unknown Place
If you are following the trend to visit the unknown places near Kolkata, the first five places of your list are definitely from Purulia and Bankura districts. Well, no doubt that both these districts are famous for the scenic beauty and affordable resorts.
But among the traveloholics, Garh Panchkot, Ayodhya Hill, Murugama from Purulia and Bishnupur, and Mukutmanipur from Bankura are already very popular. It means the major attractions of these districts are not that pristine right now.
So, what’s the Way out of it? Well, what about Baranti of Purulia district? You probably don’t hear about this place before! Through this article, we will help you to know this amazing place so that you can get one more weekend destination.
Baranti – A Heaven in This Earth Baranti is a place that can take pride in its beauty. It’s like God has created this place with intense care and added all the details to make the place more and more serene.
If you are a nature-admirer, you can spend hours after hours only by beholding the Baranti Hill and Baranti Reservoir. Your mind will be free from the stress of your tight schedule of corporate life.
Where is Baranti? Baranti is located in Purulia district, and its nearest railway station is Muradi. As you will be going from Kolkata, you need to reach Asansol first, and from there, you need to get in any Adra-Asansol train and reach Muradi station.
For road trip lovers, the journey can be more blissful — all you need to reach Asansol via Delhi road and turn towards Purulia.
What to See in Baranti? As you reach Baranti, the first thing that you can see there is the hills. Right by the hills, you will find the reservoir. The horizon is worth seeing so as the sunset because a thin line of vegetation separates the water and the sky. That sounds so majestic!
This reservoir is man-made, and you will be amazed by the climate of the place. Apart from the reservoir, another worth seeing place is the Muradi dam.
When the concrete houses of Kolkata make you claustrophobic, the muddy red road and small houses made of mud and bricks will soothe you from inside.
If you are staying in Baranti for 2-3 days, you can visit, Garh Panchkot, Panchet Hills, Panchet Dam, Maithon Dam, Kalyaneswari Temple, Biharinath Hill, Optical Telegraph and Joychandi Hill.
What to Do In Baranti? Apart from bird watching and framing nature in your DSLR, you may walk along the lake during sunset. You can alternatively visit these places by booking a car from the resort you are staying at a very affordable price.
If you are not willing to go to the nearby places, you may simply enjoy the tribal culture of Baranti village and take part in the tribal dance. Right now, the resorts can schedule the tribal dance at the request of their guests.
You may go fishing as well, but for that, you need a booking. You can have fun with your travel-mates around a bonfire if you need a break from your monotonous schedule only. Or you can enjoy the spectacular beauty of nature through the window of the resort itself.
When to Visit Baranti? As this place is still much unexplored, you can visit this place at any time of year. But during winter, you can see the migratory birds. If you visit the place during winter, don’t forget to see the birds taking a bath in the reservoir during the sunset.
Also, you may visit the place during spring to see another side of this place, with bloomed seasonal flowers. This scene will release all your tension and anxiety at once.
Where to Stay in Baranti? You can look for the best resort in Baranti, where you can get staying and dining facilities at an affordable price. You can get typical bong-dishes, but these dishes will not have the Kolkatan flavors. So, you should taste these.
Why Baranti?The love for knowing the unknowns and seeing the unseen are eternal in human beings. When the pollution of urban life and the pressure of corporate life make you depressed, you need an escape in the lap of nature.
Due to the demand for spending time in nature, we search for interior areas in the districts nearby. As a result, the popular tourist destinations of these districts become congested soon. Here, Baranti makes a difference as it is still unknown to many people. That is why you will get exactly what you are looking for – peace of mind, uninterrupted and serene beauty of nature, which will rejuvenate your body from all sorts of stress and frustration. So, without thinking, let’s pay a visit to Baranti.