Picnic Spots in Bankura District

Bankura district is a place of natural beauty and rich culture. There are many attractive tourist spots and picnic spots in Bankura. Here is the list of some of the picnic spots in Bankura.

Gangdua Dam 

Gangdua Dam which is also known as Shalidam, is built across the Shali River. Gangdua Dam is about 4 km away from the Amarkanan in Bankura. Gangdua Dam is 4,900 ft long dam and the main aim of this dam is to save a village of the district from floods. Gangdua Dam is located on the way to Bankura- Mejia.

Kangsabati Dam 

Kangsabati Dam is one of the main attractions for tourists and picnic parties in Bankura district. Kangsabati Dam is on the river Kangsabati and it is the second biggest earthen dam in India and the largest dam in the Bankura district. Kangsabati Dam is 10,098 m long and 38 m high. The scenic beauty of surrounding places of Kangsabati Dam is welknown to all.

Masak and Lady Hill 

Masak and Lady Hill is situated near Khatra in Bankura district and the spot is nearly about 36 km from Jhilimili. The hill is located at an altitude of about 112 ft. Shiva temple of the Masak hills is the main attraction.

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Shamayita Math 

Shamayita Math is a women’s organization with a motto of of serving the poor, underserved and the marginalized sections of the society. Shamayita Math

Was established on 15th August 1996. The main activities of the Math is imparting Education, Healthcare and Rural Development.

Shamayita Math carries out spiritual, social and cultural activities which attracts tourists.

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Talberia Lake

Talberia Lake is one of the famous tourist and picnic spots in Bankura district. Talberia Lake is situated in the outskirts of Jhilimili and about 85 km from Bankura town. Talberia Lake is surrounded by hills and it is created by rainwater pouring into a glade. The lake is surrounded by a wall to preserve it. Talberia Lake is an ideal location for a short trip and picnic.

Durgapur to Talberia is 48.3 km, 41 mins by car.

Asna Picnic Spot in Bankura District 

Asna is an ideal weekend picnic spot in Bankura district. People who love tribal villages and culture, Asna is the best location. Asna is a calm and quite village with forests and tribal villages.

 How to Reach Asna

Reach Bishnupur by train and from there you can hire a car to reach Asna.

Where to stay at Asna – Hotels and Lodges

Asna Bungalow. For advance booking, contact: DFO, Panchet Soil Conservation, P.O. Bishnupur, District - Bankura. Tel: (03244) 252189.