Jhargram is one of the main tourist attraction spot in Paschim Medinipur. In this article you will find a brief idea about the location, the transport services, accommodation available in Jharkhand.
Jhargram is a best tourist traction spot for nature lovers. The area is covered with Sal, Mahul trees and red soil makes this area attractive to tourists. Wild elephants, deer and varieties of birds add extra attraction to Jhargram. In addition to all these the ancient temples, royal palaces of Jhargram, folk tunes, rhythms and simplicity of tribal also attracts tourists in Jhargram. In a word Jhargram is a paradise for nature lovers and winter is the best season to visit Jhargram.
Jhargram is situated at the boarder of West Bengal and Jharkhand and for that reason culture of West Bengal and Jharkhand can be found in Jhargram.
How to reach Jhargram
Jhargram is connected with other parts of the state through Indian railway and bus services. There are many other trains available to reach Jhargram.
2871 Up Ispath Express leaves Howrah station for Jhargram at 6:55 a.m.
Steel Express leaves Howrah station at 5.30 PM and reaches at Jhargram at 7.51 PM
Howrah Koraput Express leaves Howrah station at 9.35 PM and reaches at Jhargram at 12.29 AM
Howrah Hatia Express leaves Howrah station at 10.20 PM and reaches at Jhargram at 12.45 AM
Trains timings can be re-checked from Railway time table.
Nearest Airports of Jhargram
Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur , This is a domestic airport at about 100 kms away from Jhargram.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata an international airport situated at about 162 km away from Jhargram
Bisra Munda Airport, Ranchi, This is a domestic airport at about 210 km away from Jhargram.
Where to stay at Jhargram – guest houses, hotels and tourist lodges
There are many Government accommodations and private hotels and lodges at Jhargram. Some of them are:
Tourist Lodge
State Tourism Department
Tel: (033) 2248-5168, 2243-7260
Some of the private accommodations are
Banani Guest House
Tel: (0) 953221257945
Hotel Malladeb Ltd.
Old Jhargram, Jhargram
Paschim Medinipur
Ph: 03221-255401
Aranya Sundari Guest House
Jail Khana More, Ghoradhara
Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur
Ph: 03221-256872
Mob: 9547668966
Near about places to visit
Chilkigarh Raj Palace and Kanak Durga Temple: It is located at about 12 Km away from Jhargram and bewteen the Raj Palace and Kanak Durga Temple there is a river named Dulung. There are many different types of trees and plants surround the temple. A typical species of monkeys live near the temple.
Kendua: This place lies in between Chilkigarh and Jhargram. And is famous for migrating birds and attracts bird lover tourists.
Deer Park: The deer park is situated at about 3 Km from Jhargram town. This is actually a mini zoo with many wild animals and birds.
Jungle Mahal: Jungle Mahal is situated in the south of Jhargram. It is actually in the Salboni between Jhargram and Lodhasuli. Dense forest with animals used to attract tourists. Presently Maoist activities have increased in this area so tourists are avoiding Jungla Mahal.
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