Mukutmanipur
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Mukutmanipur is a small town in Bankura district. It is adjacent to the dam on Kangsabati River. This is considered as the second biggest earth dam of India. Mukutmanipur is famous as one of the best picnic spot in West Bengal.
[edit] Get in
Trains are available from Kolkata to the nearest railhead Bankura. Regular buses are available from Bankura to Mukutmanipur - distance 55 Km. Cars can also be hired. Regular buses are available from Kolkata, India's gateway in the east, distance 250Km.
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Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available.
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- Kangsabati Dam. The height of the dam is 38 metres with a lake of 86 Sqkm.
- The island in the middle of the lake.
- Ambika Nagar - a Jain prilgrimage.
[edit][add listing] Do
Enjoy nature with hills all around. Destress.
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Local hotels abound near the bus stand serving local bengali cuisine.
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- Kangsabati Bhavan - 8 rooms. Bookings at Irrigation and Water Supply Dept, Govt of W Bengal, Writer's Building Kolkata.
- Youth Hostel - Bookings at Youth Welfare Dept, WB Govt, 32/1 BBD Bagh, Kolkata.
- West Bengal Tourist Lodge - Tourist Dept Govt of W Bengal, BBD Bagh, Kolkata
- Eco-tourism centre - West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited.
- Private Hotels - There are a number of private hotels arountd the bus stand.
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[edit] Get out
RaniBandh - 18Km Jhilimili - 40Km Bankura, Bishnupur
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