Garponchkot

Why To Go

Garpanchkot, nestled at the Purulia district of West Bengal and around 260 km from Kolkata is an abode of natural beauty. An ideal weekend tourist spot, Garpanchkot lies at the backdrop of Panchet hill with a grand scenic charm. The name ‘Garpanchkot’ emerged from ‘garh’ meaning fort, which lies here and was built by the King of Kashipur. The king had built a temple on the Panchet hill which is 2100 ft. high and covers an area of 18 sq.km. Garpanchkot is a part of 1500 year old history of Singh Deo dynasty, of which remnants of various terracotta temples are scattered around this place. With lush green landscapes, perennial springs, ruins of the past, towering Panchet hill and widespread Panchet lake, Garpanchkot is an heavenly place to spend your vacation.

Travel Tips

Garpanchkot with its scenic beauty is a perfect spot to take a break from your monotonous daily routine. The best time to pay a visit is in between October and early March, when you can enjoy the cool weather and do trekking at the Panchet hill, if you are adventurous. Avoid summer as temperature soars too high. Monsoon brings relief and the flora and fauna welcome you with their blossoms, as such you may visit during the rainy season, too. The blossoming of Palash flowers during spring season adds more beauty to nature.

Things To Do

Amidst lush greenery, undulated rocky hills, colourful flora…Garpanchkot is a wondrous beauty with many beautiful tourist spots. Kashipur Palace(Rajbari): Probably built in the late 19th century and 50 km from Garpanchkot, the palace is a marvellous piece built with red bricks, stone, concrete and wood and its architecture seems to be inspired by the colonial structures. Temple ruins: With 1500 year-old history of the Singh Deo dynasty, the temple ruins on the Panchet foothill are scattered around this place. Around 12-15 km from Garpanchkot, these terracotta temples belong to various architectural styles like Panchratna, Jor-Bangla and Pirha. Panchet Dam: Close to Garpanchkot, Panchet Dam was constructed a little above and across the confluence of Damodar and Barakar rivers. An earthen dam with a concrete conduit is of 148 ft. height. Experience the grand view of sunset and sunrise.

Getting Around

Garpanchkot is a place to refresh your soul with its lovely scenery. Just walk along to experience the natural beauty of the place. A walk through the forest of Sal, Tamal, Palash, Sonajhuri rejuvenate you with their aroma.

How To Reach

FLIGHT

There is no direct flight to Garpanchkot. You may reach to Netaji Subhas Chandra International Airport in Kolkata via flight and then can take private cars, trains to reach the place.

TRAIN

You need to travel to Asansol or Barakar by trains, available from Howrah station. Get down at Asansol, take a road leading to Raghunathpur and reach the Satbari stop, Garpanchkot is just few km from here. Else, from Asansol reach up to Kumadubi station via local train and then hire a private taxi or a trekker to reach your destination. Or, you may get down at Barakar station, hire a car or an auto and reach Garpanchkot, the distance being around 15km. Train takes around 3 ½ -4 hours.

ROAD

Around 260 km from Kolkata, Garpanchkot is well connected by road. Take Durgapur expressway till Asansol, reach Disergarh Bridge and drive straight to Satbari. From Satbari reach Garpanchkot via village road, enjoying the scenery. Total time to reach by car is around 5 hours.

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Surrounding Attractions

Mython Dam: Located at Mython in Jharkhand, Mython Dam is around 44 km and 45 min. drive from Garpanchkot. 165 ft. high and extending more than 15,000 ft., the dam is constructed on the Barakar river and spreads over 65 sq.km. A boat ride in the river amidst lush greenery is mesmerizing. You may also visit to Kalyaneshwari Temple, very close to Mython Dam. Joychandi Pahar: Around 20 km from Garpanchkot, Joychandi Pahar located on Purulia- Barakar road is a nearby attraction. With an elevation of 509 ft. it is popular tourist spot for rock climbing. Baranti: Just 14 km and 40 min. drive from Garpanchkot, Baranti is a serene place with charming natural beauty. A popular picnic spot, you can enjoy the Baranti lake full of migratory birds with flora and fauna. Biharinath Forest and Hill: Located 32 km east of Garpanchkot, Biharinath Forest lies at the base of Biharinath hill, in the lap of nature. 450 m. high, Biharinath hill is the tallest hill in Bankura district. There is a forest tourist lodge to experience the solitude amid dense forest. The Biharinath Temple, a Shiva temple is another attraction of this place. Ayodhya Hill: 95 km and around 2 ½ hours drive from Garpanchkot, is actually an extension of Eastern Ghats range and Dalma Hills. With rocky hillocks, extended plateau, the place has a different charm. A rock climbers’ paradise, this place has a Forest Rest House, where you can enjoy picturesque view with solitude.

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