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Just 49 more days. After that, the clouds like cotton wool will float in the sky. Bhairavi will ring. 'Sharadprate of Ashwin..'. Will announce the arrival of Devipaksha. Durga Puja, the best festival ever, is the passion of Bengalis. When did the monotonous routine on the day of Bandhanbanga festival? So who would mind putting their hands on the steering wheel? A few days of Puja should be lost to get a taste of liberation. Whatever the destination, the journey becomes the real festival. Do you want to avoid the crowds on Puja days and take a breath of peace in the lap of nature? There are some wonderful offbeat destinations spread around Kolkata. take a look

Gangani Gorge

You can see nature's own sculptures in the river-bed of Medinipur in Gangani. The main attractions of this place are red mud canyons and strange ravines on the banks of the Shilavati river. Driving this route from Kolkata via Chandrakona Road, which is only 136 kms, is as comfortable as it is thrilling. In the post-monsoon autumn, the landscape opens up in a new way. You can also see the old Kameshwari and Radhavallabh temples of the historical buildings.

Calm Murguma

Murguma in Purulia is a wonderful amalgamation of mountains, forests and lakes. Nestled in the Ayodhya hills near the Jharkhand border, this tribal village is a paradise of tranquil nature. After crossing a distance of 330 km from Kolkata, one is welcomed by green hills and pristine silence. It is the best place to watch the water of the lake and the play of clouds in the sky in the light frosty breeze.

Baranti of red clay

Baranti sits right between Biharinath and Panchkot hills. This town, about 265 km from Kolkata, has calm lakes and red clay paths. Standing by the lake in the afternoon and basking in the red light of the setting sun can be an unforgettable experience. The fun of driving on the meth roads in the shaded villages in the mountain air is different.

Hill tobacco

Drive north to get the essence of the mountains and tea plantations. Tabakoshi is a quiet hilly village near the Gopaldhara tea plantation, bordering the Rangbhang River. This paradise can be easily reached from Siliguri via Mirik. The hilly road passing by tea plantations, orange groves and cardamom-adakhet makes every moment of the drive thrilling.

Solitary Boguran olives

If the sea calls for solitude in the hustle and bustle of the festival, there can be no better gift than that. Boguran Jalpai in East Medinipur is one such unknown beach. This secluded island is only a four-hour drive from Kolkata. Apart from the shadow of the forest and the constant sound of the waves, you will find the noise of birds here. Get ready early if you want to watch the sunset in the afternoon along miles of secluded beaches.