Mukutmanipur

India

Mukutmanipur Dam Mukutmanipur is a small town in the Rarh region of West Bengal in India. It is adjacent to the dam on the Kangsabati River. This is considered as the second biggest earth dams of India. Mukutmanipur is famous as one of the best picnic spots in West Bengal.

Mukutmanipur - The second biggest earthen Dam of India. Mukutmonipur is 55 km from Bankura and is situated near the confluence of rivers Kangsabati and Kumari. Green forests surround the vast bluish tract of water. Hillocks are essentially a dream come here. The place is very much famous for its superb natural beauty. The undulating terrain along the southern edge of the Kangsabati Water Reservoir spreads as a three-dimensional necklace of green and terracotta colour. The stand-till water of the reservoir looks like a large blue tinted glass mirror reflecting the vast expanse of sky over it. The vastness of the lake stretches as far one's eye can reach. The view of the sunset with the lake in the fore ground is breath-taking. One must also experience the moonlit night around the reservoir. The surface of the static water turns into a shiny silvery plate gifted by God.

Jhilimili is situated around 15 km away from Mukutmanipur. A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a wonderful exposure to spectacular forest of varying heights on both sides on the route, and finally reaching Jhilimili mounted on the top of a hillock is a great experience. The sparkle of micaceous soil adds to the beauty of the environment.

  • Ambikanagar. A Jain prilgrimage centre
  • Island in the middle of the lake. Ferry service:Usually every 4 hours in winter. Ferry service: ₹25-₹30 per head.
  • Kangsabati Dam. The height of the dam is 38 metres with a lake of 86 sq km. A drive over the dam is recommended. The lengh of the motorable road over the dam is 14 km. One needs to collect passes to enter this road. Passes are issued free of cost near the dam from 10AM to 4PM.

Ambikanagar. A Jain prilgrimage centre

Island in the middle of the lake. Ferry service:Usually every 4 hours in winter. Ferry service: ₹25-₹30 per head.

Kangsabati Dam. The height of the dam is 38 metres with a lake of 86 sq km. A drive over the dam is recommended. The lengh of the motorable road over the dam is 14 km. One needs to collect passes to enter this road. Passes are issued free of cost near the dam from 10AM to 4PM.

  • Destress.
  • Enjoy nature with hills all around.
  • Ferry Ghat. One can also enjoy a boat ride in the lake. ₹50-₹200 per hour.

Destress.

Enjoy nature with hills all around.

Ferry Ghat. One can also enjoy a boat ride in the lake. ₹50-₹200 per hour.

Dokra work, earthen/pottery work

Local hotels abound near the bus stand serving local Bengali cuisine.

Sahu Sweets and Snacks, Mukutmonipur Rd, Gorabari, +91 74071 78296. Bengali and India sweets and desserts.

  • Madol bar and restaurant, Peerless Resort, +91 9932787993, +91 9434052430.
  • Try date palm tree juice (khejurerer ros) - if one manages to come here in winter

Madol bar and restaurant, Peerless Resort, +91 9932787993, +91 9434052430.