Top 5 Monsoon Getaways From Kolkata

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

From small rural villages to mountain towns and more, here are the top 5 monsoon getaways from Kolkata.

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Kurseong

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Located in the Darjeeling district, Kurseong offers magnificent views and revitalising mountain air and mists, making it a must-visit monsoon destination.

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Narajole

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This village of Narajole is located in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal. It is the perfect destination for a weekend day trip in the rain.

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Chota Mangwa

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Chota Mangwa nestled in the Darjeeling hills offers breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the Teesta River.

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Santiniketan

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It offers a serene retreat from city life. In 1861, Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore's father, Maharshi Debendranath, found a peaceful piece of land and built his hermitage called Santiniketan.

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Gajoldoba

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Gajoldoba is a remarkable location as the first reservoir built in the Teesta basin. It is situated between the Mahananda River to the west and the Teesta River to the east.

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