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WEST TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD TARIFF CHART OF WBTDC LODGES Eff ecti ve from 20.07.2013 EASTERN HIMALAYAN CIRCUIT Hidden under the shadows of Eastern Himalayas, the hill stati ons in the North of are the major footprints of tourism in the state. , without a doubt is the most important and most visited hill stati on for its unparallel beauty, and is aptly termed as the ‘Queen of Hills’. Darjeeling, , and the adjoining desti nati ons off er a magnifi cently rejuvenati ng respite and a grand view of the mountains. The crest of Mt. Kangchendzonga, the third highest peak of the world, shining in the fi rst rays of dawn is a visual treat for a lifeti me. Connecti vity : Air : From to – 2 hours. From to Bagdogra – 1 hour. Rail : From Delhi to New : 1469 km. From Sealdah / to New Jalpaiguri : 608 km. Road : From Bagdogra Apt/ New Jalpaiguri/ to Darjeeling : 90 kms/80 km Siliguri to Kurseong : 60 km/50 km Siliguri to Kalimpong : 80 kms/70 km From Darjeeling to Kalimpong : 51 km From Darjeeling to Kurseong : 31 km From Kolkata to Darjeeling : 651km ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL DARJEELING TOURIST LODGE BHANU SARANI, P.O.: DARJEELING, PIN: 734101 PHONE: (0354) 2254412 TELEFAX: (0354) 2254412 MOBILE: 9733008775 TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF TARIFF ROOMS (`) Dlx. Double Bedded (Main Bldg.) 03 2800/- Standard Double Bedded (Main) 12 2000/- Five Bedded (Annex Bldg.)/1st Floor 01 1400/- Four Bedded (Annex Bldg.)/1st Floor 01 1200/- Std. Double Bedded (Annex Bldg.)/1st fl oor 09 1000/- Four Bedded (Annex Bldg.) Ground Floor 01 1100/- Std. Double Bedded (Annex Bldg.)/Ground fl oor 05 900/- Conference Hall 5000/- Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st July to 31st August Rate enhancement @20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov & 15th April to 30th June KURSEONG TOURIST LODGE P.O.:-KURSEONG, DIST.: DARJEELING, PIN: 734283 PHONE: (0354) 2345608, TELEFAX: (0354) 2344409, MOBILE: 9733008779

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Large Double Bedded 04 1800/- Standard Double Bedded 12 1500/- Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st July to 31st Aug. HILL TOP TOURIST LODGE P.O.:-KALIMPONG, DIST.: DARJEELING PIN: 734301 TELEFAX: (03552) 255654, MOBILE: 9836621300

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Standard Double Bedded 01 1000/- Standard 3 Bedded 06 1500/- Dormitory-8 Bedded 02 300/-per bed (Common Bath) Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st July to 31st August. Dormitory- Spot Booking KALIMPONG TOURIST LODGE (Morgan House) P.O.:-KALIMPONG, DIST.: DARJEELING, PIN: 734301 TELEFAX: (03552) 283292, MOBILE: 9733008776

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

Dlx. Double Bedded 01 ` 2500/-

Large Double Bedded 01 ` 2000/-

Std. Double Bedded 03 ` 1500/-

Small Double Bedded 01 ` 1200/-

Single Bedded 01 ` 700/- Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st July to 31st August Rate enhancement @20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov & 15th April to 30th June TASHIDING TOURIST LODGE P.O.:- KALIMPONG, DIST.: DARJEELING, PIN-734 301 TELEFAX: (03552) 255384, MOBILE: 9733008776 ‘To be Opened shortly’

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

Dbl bed small (G.Fl, non view 01 ` 1200/- room)

Standard Double bed rooms, 1st 03 ` 1600/- fl oor

Small single room (1st fl oor) 01 ` 800/-

Small single room (1st fl oor) * 01 ` 600/- Spot Booking Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st July to 31st August Rate enhancement @20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov & 15th April to 30th June MAINAK TOURIST LODGE HILL , SILIGURI DIST.: DARJEELING PIN: 734403 PHONE: (0353) 2513986, TELEFAX: (0353) 2512859 MOBILE: 9733008780

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Suite 02 2500/- AC Large Double Bedded 10 1800/ AC Small Double Bedded 31 1200/- AC Conference Hall 01 20000/- Restaurant & AC Bar. PLACES OF INTEREST Darjeeling : Tiger Hill, Ghoom monastery, Batasia Loop, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Gardens, Himalayan Mountaineering Insti tute, Lloyds Botanical Garden, Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Observatory Hill & the Mall. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway more fondly called the ‘Toy Train’ is a World Heritage & joy ride in it is a life ti me experience. is an ideal excursion point with a vast and beauti ful lake amidst the mountain located only 46 km from Darjeeling. Nearby excursion points are Sandakphu (57km), (78km). Kurseong: , Dowhill including Deer Park, Forest Museum, Mini Amusement Park, Eagle’s Craig. Kalimpong : Durpin Dara Monastery, Orchid Nurseries, Dr. Graham’s Home, Thongsey Gompa, Deolo hills. Nearby excursion points are Lava (32kms), Lolegaon (54kms), (2km) Siliguri is the entry point of both to the hills and the Wild Life Circuit and is the main business centre of the State aft er Kolkata.

DOOARS WILD LIFE CIRCUIT Derived from the word ‘doors’ (doors to ), this region is located in the districts of Jalpaiguri and . The dense natural forests, interwoven with lush green tea gardens, criss-crossed by several mountain rivers are habitats of the rare one-horned Rhinoceros, the mighty Bison, Leopard, Spott ed Deer, Sambar, Hog Deer, repti les, huge wild Tuskers, Wild Boars and the rarest variety of animals and birds including plenty of Peacocks. Elephant safaris through the Jaldapara forest and Jeep Safaris in Jaldapara, Chilapota, Gorumara, Chapramari Wild Life Sanctuaries is a memorable experience. Numerous watch towers here allow you to take a real close look at the nature and wildlife. Connecti vity : Air: From Delhi to – 2 hours. From Kolkata to Bagdogra Airport – 1 hour. Rail : From Delhi to New Jalpaiguri : 1469 km From Sealdah or Howrah to New Jalpaiguri/ Mal : 573/ km Road: From Bagdogra Apt/ New Jalpaiguri / Siliguri to Jaldapara : 120 kms; to : 60kms/40kms From Jaldapara to Malbazar : 100km From Jaldapara to Jayanti : 64km From Malbazar to Gorumara : 31 km From Malbazar to Chapramari : 100 km ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL JALDAPARA TOURIST LODGE P.O.:-MADARIHAT, DIST.: JALPAIGURI, PIN: 735220 TELEFAX-(03563) 262230, MOBILE: 9733008795

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC Suite 01 3000/- AC Dlx. Double Bedded (Wooden Blk) 10 2200/- AC Dlx. Double Bedded 08 2000/- Non AC. DLX. Double Bedded 04 1500/- AC Conference Hall 01 10000/- AC COTTAGE (to be open shortly) 06 2500/-

Off season discount 20% of room rent from 15th June to 15 Sep. Rate enhancement @ 20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov; 20th-31st Dec & 23rd-26th Jan MALBAZAR TOURIST LODGE P.O.:-MAL, DIST.: JALPAIGURI, PIN-735221 TELEFAX: (03562) 255183 MOBILE: 9733008793

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC Std. Double Bedded (Main Block) 02 1500/- Non AC Std. (Brick Block) 04 1100/-

Non AC Std. Double Bedded 04 900/- (Wooden Block) AC Suite (Wooden Block) 02 2300/- Off season discount 20% of room rent from 15th June to 15 Sep Murti tourist resort Dhupjhora, P.O.: Metelly Jalpaiguri

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Cott age 26 2500/- TEESTA PARYATAK ABAS SJDA COMPOSITE COMPLEX (NEAR BDO OFFICE), P.O.:-DEANGUAJHAR, DIST.: JALPAIGURI, PIN: 735121 PHONE: (03561) 256158, MOBILE: 9733008794

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Dlx. Double Bedded 08 1000/- AC Std. Double Bedded 08 950/- Conference Hall 01 5000/-

PLACES OF INTEREST Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, Chilapota Wild Life Sanctuary, Jayanti , Buxa Tiger reserve, Rajabhatkhawa. Nearby excursion points from Jaldapara are Rasikbil (80km), Phuntsholing (38km). Gorumara Nati onal park, Chapramari Wild Life Sanctuary, Forest. Nearby excursion points from Malbazar/Murti are (29km), Bindu (48km), (25km). (85km). Jalpesh Shiv Mandir, Devi Chowdhurani Temple, Bodagunj Forest, Teesta River and Barrage. Siliguri is the entry point of North Bengal both to the hills and the Dooars Wild Life Circuit and is the main business centre.

CENTRAL BENGAL HERITAGE CIRCUIT

GROUP – A : , Malda, Baharampur Connecti vity: Rail: From Kolkata to Raigunj : 444 km Kolkata to Malda : 328 km Kolkata to Baharampur : 226 kms Road: From Kolkata to Raigunj : 431 km Kolkata to Malda : 351 km Kolkata to Baharampur : 226 km ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL

RAIGUNJ TOURIST LODGE P.O.: - MADHUPUR, DIST.: UTTAR DINAJPUR PHONE: (03523) 225915, MOBILE: 9733008791

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC Dlx. Double Bedded 02 1000/-

AC Std. Double Bedded 05 900/-

Non AC Std. Double Bedded 04 500/- MALDA TOURIST LODGE, P.O. & DIST.: MALDA, PIN-732101 TELEFAX: (03512) 220911, MOBILE: 9733008792 TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Std. Double Bedded 06 1400/- Non AC Std. Double Bedded 08 800/- Conference Hall 01 5000/- 20% Discount on working days except W.B. Govt. Holidays on rooms BAHARAMPUR TOURIST LODGE, P.O.: BAHARAMPUR, PHONE: (03482) 259711, MOBILE: 9732510031 TELEFAX : (03432) 257044

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Suite 02 2000/- AC. Dlx Double Bedded 08 1600/- AC Std. Double Bedded 04 1400/- NAC Dlx Double Bedded 03 800/- N/AC Std. Double Bedded 04 700/- Conference hall 01 10000/- 20% Discount on working days except W.B. Govt. Holidays on rooms PLACES OF INTEREST Raigunj : Kulik river, Raigunj Bird Sanctuary. Malda : Gaur – Bara Sona Mosque, Dakhil Darwajah, Qadam Rasul Mosque, Latt an Mosque, Baro Duwari Mosque. Pandua – Eklakhi Mausoleum, Adina Mosque. Baharampur : Hazarduari, Katra Mosque, Nimak Haram Deohri, Khusbagh, Great Imambara, Moti jhil, Medina Mosque, Wasif Manzil. Nearby excursion points are (87km), Nabadwip (103km) GROUP B : Shanti niketan, Bishnupur, , , Connecti vity : Air: Nearest airport Kolkata Rail: From Kolkata (Sealdah / Howrah / Kolkata) to Shanti niketan : 146 km Kolkata to Bishnupur : 211 km Kolkata to : 230 km (nearest Railway Stati on For Maithon) Kolkata to Durgapur : 171 km Kolkata to Tarakeswar : 62 km Road: From Kolkata to Shanti niketan : 212 km Kolkata to Bishnupur : 132 km Kolkata to Maithon : 232 km Kolkata to Durgapur : 176 km Kolkata to Tarakeswar : 58 km From Durgapur to Shanti niketan : 62 kms Durgapur to Bishnupur : 72 kms From Shanti niketan to Bishnupur : 190 kms ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL

SHANTINIKETAN TOURIST LODGE

BOLPUR, DIST.: BIRBHUM, PIN: 731204 PHONE: (03463) 252699 TELEFAX: (03463) 252398, MOBILE: 9732100920

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC DLX. Double Bedded 05 2400/-

AC Std. Double Bedded 12 1900/-

Non AC Std., Double Bedded 12 900/-

Non AC Small Double Bedded 09 700/-

AC Conference Hall 01 12000/-

Rate enhancement @25% during Poush Mela (22nd -31st December) & Bashanta Utsav (01 day before & 05 days aft er )

BISHNUPUR TOURIST LODGE

P.O.: BISHNUPUR, DIST.: , PIN-722122 TELEFAX: (03244) 252013 MOBILE: 9732100950

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC Large Double Bedded 01 1800/-

AC. Double Bedded 11 1400/-

AC Std. 02 1200/- Double Bedded

Non-AC Std. Double Bedded 13 750/-

AC Conference Hall 01 8000/-

Non AC Conference. Hall 01 6000/-

20% Discount on working days except W.B. Govt. Holidays on rooms Special 20% discount from 1st April to 30th June Rate enhancement @20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov; 20th-31st Dec & 23rd-26th Jan

MAITHON TOURIST LODGE

P.O.: KALYANESWARI, DIST.: , PIN: 713369 TELEFAX: (0341) 2523894, MOBILE: 9732100940

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC dlx. Double Bedded 01 1600/-

AC Double Bedded 06 1200/-

Dormitory (4-Bedded) / Bed 01 200/- (per bed) PATHIK MOTEL GANDHI MORE, P.O.-DURGAPUR, DIST.: BARDHAMAN, PIN: 713216, PH.: (0343) 2546399, 2545768 TELEFAX: (0343) 2546399, MOBILE: 9732100930

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC DLX. Double Bedded 12 1400/- AC STD.. Double Bedded 07 1100/- AC. Double Bedded (Economy) 07 800/- Conference Hall 01 10,000/- TARAKESWAR TOURIST LODGE, GUEST HOUSE ROAD, MANDIR PARA, P.O.: TARAKESWAR, DIST.: HOOGHLY, PIN: 712410 PHONE: (03212) 279332, MOBILE: 9732509927

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Suite 02 2500/- AC DLX. Double Bedded 06 1300/- AC Std. (Large). Double 04 1000/- Bedded Non AC Std. (Large). 04 700/- Double Bedded Dormitory (09-Bedded) 01 200/- (per head) Dormitory (06-Bedded) 01 200/- (per head) Conference Hall 3000/- Dormitory- Spot Booking PLACES OF INTEREST Shanti niketan : Land of Rabindra Nath Tagore. Visva Bharati University, Sriniketan, Kankalitala temple, , Kopai. Nearby excursion points are Bakreswar (58km), Massanjore(75km), Tarapith (88km), Jaidev Kenduli (30km). Holi or Basant-utsav is the most popular festi val here, observed with all colours and fervor. Paus Mela, which starts on the 7th day of the Bengali calendar month of Paus (around 23rd December), is another important annual festi val of Shanti niketan. Besides, other melas like Barsha Mangal, Halakarshan Utsav, also att ract enthusiasts to Shanti niketan. Bishnupur : Home of World famous terracott a art, architecture and temples. Rasmancha, Pancha Raina Temple of Shyam Rai, Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai, Madanmohan Temple. Nearby excursion points are Panchmura Village (the hub of terracott a art, 25km), Jairambati (54km), (44km), Mukutmanipur(79km), Susunia(64km), Ranibandh(77km). Maithon : Kalyaneswari Temple, , Dam. Near by excursion points are Garpanchkot (35km). Durgapur : Durgapur Barrage, . Nearby excursion points are Jaidev (22kms), Shanti niketan (62kms), Bishnupur (72kms). Tarakeswar : , Dudhpukur. Nearby excursion points are Jairambati (34km), Kamarpukur (42km)

COASTAL AND RIVERINE CIRCUIT , Digha, , , Midnapur, Barrackpur Connecti vity : Air : Nearest Airport Kolkata Rail : From Kolkata(Sealdah/ Howrah/ Kolkata) to Bakkhali : 114 km, Kolkata to Digha : 189 km Kolkata to Gadiara : 74km Kolkata to Diamond Harbour : 60 km Kolkata to Midnapur : 129 km Kolkata to Barrackpur : 25 km Road: From Kolkata to Bakkhali :132 km Kolkata to Digha :187km Kolkata to Gadiara :90km Kolkata to Diamond Harbour :48 km Kolkata to Barrackpur : 25 km Kolkata to Midnapur : 105 km ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL BAKKHALI TOURIST LODGE, P.O. LAXMIPUR PRABARTAK DIST.: SOUTH 24-PARGANAS, PIN-743357 PHONE: (03210) 225260, MOBILE: 9732510150

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`)

AC Standard Double Bedded 12 1800/-

Dormitory-08 Bedded 01 300/- (Common bath) per bed

Suite 02 2500/-

Conference Hall (AC) 02 5000/-

20% Discount on working days except W.B. Govt. Holidays on rooms Rate enhancement @ 20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov, 20th-31st Dec, 23rd-26th January DIGHA TOURIST LODGE & TENT COMPLEX P.O.: DIGHA, DIST.: EAST MEDINIPUR, PIN: 721428, PHONE: (03220) 266255 TELEFAX: (03220) 266255, MOBILE: 9732510134

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Super Dlx. Double 06 2000/- Bedded (2nd Floor) AC Dlx. Double Bedded 06 1600/- (F/F) AC Dlx. Double Bedded 06 1500/- (G/F) AC Std. Double Bedded 04 1200/- Non AC Std. Double 04 1000/- Bedded Dormitory-12 Bedded 01 400/- per bed 20% Discount on working days except W.B. Govt. Holidays on rooms Rates enhancement @20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov, 20th-31st December & 23rd-26th January.

DIGHA TENT COMPLEX

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Non AC Double Bedded Tents 30 @600/- Rate enhancement @20% from 1st Oct to 29th Feb Lodging only. RUPNARAYAN TOURIST LODGE P.O: DAKSHIN , GADIARA, DIST: HOWRAH, PIN-711314, PH (03214) 263125, MOBILE: 9732510076

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Standard Double 10 1200/- Bedded Non AC Std. 3- 04 900/- bedded Non AC Std. 18 700/- Double bedded Picnic Shed Large 01 5000/- Picnic Shed Std. 02 3000/- Picnic Space 2000/- per team Roop Mahal Tourist 03 10000/- per day for Complex (To be three rooms. opened shortly) 20% Discount on working days except W.B Govt. Holidays on rooms. Rate enhancement @ 20% from 4th oct to 4th Nov; 20th to 31st Dec; 23rd to 26th Jan and Holi one day before and one day aft er. DIAMOND HARBOUR TOURIST CENTRE (SAGARIKA) P.O.: DIAMOND HARBOUR, DIST.: SOUTH PIN: 743331, PHONE: (03174) 255262, TELEFAX: (03174) 255262, MOBILE: 9732510035

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Dlx Double Bedded 01 1800/- (Back Facing) AC Std. Double Bedded 06 1600/- (River Facing) AC Std. Double Bedded 02 1400/- (Back Facing) Non-AC Std. D/B (River Facing) 05 900/- Non-AC Small. D/B 01 800/- (River Facing) Non AC Std. D/B (Back Facing) 05 700/- Non AC small. D/B (Back Facing) 03 600/- 07-Bedded Dormitory 02 300/- per head Cafeteria 30,000/- (In- cluding Taxes) Dinning Hall 8000/- (Includ- ing Taxes) Dormitory- Spot Booking. RANI SHIROMONI PARYATAK ABAS, DAKBUNGALOW ROAD, P.O. & DIST.: MEDINIPUR (WEST), PIN-721101, PHONE: (03222) 266588 TELEFAX: (03222) 266588, MOBILE: 9732510074

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Std. Double Bedded (FF) 06 1000/-

Non AC Std. Double Bedded (GF) 06 700/- MALANCHA TOURIST LODGE , DIST.: NORTH 24 PARGANAS, PIN-700120 TELEFAX: (033) 25920058, MOBILE: 9874026921

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Dlx Double Bedded 06 1800/- AC Std. D/B (New Block) 08 1500/- AC Std. D/B (Old Block) 04 1500/- Non-AC Double Bedded 04 900/- General informati on The name Barrackpore, originated from the word barracks, is around 25 kms from the centre of Kolkata. It is an industrial township and cantonment situated on the bank of . The fi rst instance of resistance against the Briti sh ruler was originated from this place in the form of Sepoy Muti ny in the year 1857. During the Briti sh rule, it used to be the country residence of the Viceroy in offi ce. Barrackpore also has a couple of research insti tutes. One of the main att racti ons of this place is the riverside. There are several ghats which have green river banks and lot of green old trees around. The Barrackpore stati on which is along the track of the suburban railway is something very old and was built by the Briti sh rulers. It looks old but elegant and has an aura of history. PLACES OF INTEREST Bakkhali : Bakkhali beach, Frasergunj Brach, , Jambu dwip . Digha : Digha Beach, Udaypur Sea Beach (New Digha), Science Park. Nearby excursion points are Mandarmani (20km), Shankarpur (14km), Tajpur (16km), Chandaneswar(8km), Junput(40km). Gadiara : , Fort Mornington Point. Nearby excursion point is . Diamond Harbour : River side, Sharisha Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Portuguese Fort. Nearby excursion points are (75km app). Barrackpur : Barrackpur River side. Midnapur : Nearby excursion point is Digha (114km app).

THE Sunderbans, the world’s largest estuarine forest and delta covered by mangrove forests and vast saline mud fl ats is situated on the lower end of Gangeti c West Bengal. Sunderban is characterized by the sundari trees that give the mangrove their name. Sunderban Nati onal Park, forming the core area of Sunderban Tiger Reserve, received recogniti on as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Most famously, this protected area is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers. Other wildlife of Sunderban features Jungle Cats, Fishing Cats, Axis Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkeys, Mongooses and the largest Estuarine Crocodiles in the world. Sunderban is the breeding ground of immense variety of birds and repti les including Olive Ridley sea turtle. Unlike other forests, here forest safari is ventured by boats sailing through the cluster of forest islands to visit various watch towers. Connecti vity : Air : Nearest Airport Kolkata Rail : Nearest Railway Stati on From Kolkata (Sealdah Railway stati on) is Canning : 106 km Route: Opti on I : From Kolkata( Sealdah Railway stati on ) by train to Canning; Canning to Godkhali by shared Jeep/Car; Godkhali to by Ferry; Gosaba to Pakhiralaya Tiger More by cycle van; Pakhiralaya to Sajnekhali by ferry OR direct from Godkhali to Sajnekhali by hiring boat. (App travel ti me 5-6hrs, depending on ti des) Opti on II : Kolkata to Sonakhali ( Basanti ) via Ghatakpukur by bus; Basanti to Godkhali by auto rickshaw; Godkhali to Sajnekhali – as per opti o n I ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL SAJNEKHALI TOURIST LODGE SUNDERBANS, P.O.: PAKHIRALAYA, P.S.: GOSABA, PIN-743379, PHONE: (03218) 214960, MOBILE: 9732509925

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Non AC Std. Double Bedded 14 1600/- (New Block) Non AC Std. Double Bedded 13 1400/- (Old Block) Dormitory (15 Bedded) Spot booking 01 500/- Off -season discount 20% of room rent from 1st June to 31st Aug. Rate enhancement @ 20% from 4th Oct-4th Nov; 20th -31st Dec & 23rd-26th Jan PLACES OF INTEREST Sajnekhali : Sajnekhali Watch tower and Tiger Reserve, Sudhanyakhali, Jhingakhali, Burir Dabri, Dobanki Watch Tower. METRO CIRCUIT Kolkata: Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is also the commercial capital of Eastern , located on the East bank of the Hooghly river. Home to four Nobel laureates, Ronald Ross, , Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen, Kolkata has long been known for its literary, arti sti c and revoluti onary heritage. As the former capital of India, Kolkata was the birthplace of modern Indian literary, arti sti c and scholasti c thoughts. The city is a true blend of traditi on and modernity. The Ganges (also called the Hooghly in Kolkata) is sti ll the inspirati on, as it was to Job Charnok, an Company agent, who reached the shores in August 1690, and is said to be the founder of the city. Festi vity: - a land of festi vals, a land of spirit and enthusiasm, almost all festi vals of all religions are celebrated here with equal senti ment and fervor. These festi vals are the ways to showcase the traditi on and rich culture of the people. The most popular festi val celebrated in West Bengal, however, is the . All the people come out in the streets and celebrate this weeklong festi val. Other festi vals celebrated are Kaali Puja, Diwali, Holi etc. Connecti vity : Air : Kolkata has a domesti c and internati onal airport, well connected with all major desti nati ons of India and abroad. Rail : Kolkata has three major railway stati ons namely, Sealdah, Howrah, and Kolkata, connecti ng the city and the state with all other parts of India. Road: Kolkata is well connected with other parts of the state and the rest of India by a wide network of roads and nati onal highways. ACCOMMODATIONS OF WBTDCL UDAYACHAL TOURIST LODGE, DG BLOCK, SECTOR-II, SALT LAKE, KOLKATA-700 091, PH.: 033 23589347, TELEFAX: 23589788, MOBILE: 9874026899 TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) AC Suit 05 2300/- AC DLX. Double Bedded 04 1800/- AC Std. Double Bedded 26 1600/- AC Conference Hall 01 15,000/- Non AC Conference Hall 01 20,000/- FACILITATION CENTRE, 35A KALIGHAT TEMPLE ROAD, KOLKATA700 026 PHONE: 033 2455 0658, MOBILE: 9874026908

TYPE OF ROOM NO. OF ROOMS TARIFF (`) Non- AC DLX. Double Bedded 06 900/- Non- AC Std. Double Bedded 05 750/- Non AC Economy Double Bedded 01 500/- (Non Att ached Bath) Tariff on EP basis. PLACES OF INTEREST Kolkata : , Temple, Jain Temple, Rajarammohan Museum, - Town Hall : Kolkata Panoroma, Victoria Memorial, Indian museum, , Science City, Kalighat Kali Temple, Birla Planetarium, , Alipur Zoological Gardens, Botanical garden ( Shibpur, Howrah), Jorasanko Thakurbari. RESERVATION RULES FOR WBTDC TOURIST LODGES 1. Room tariff on CP basis i.e. including complimentary breakfast except in Kalighat (EP). 2. When discounts under diff erent categories are in force only one will apply. 3. 100% advance to be paid for reservati on. 4. Tickets are not transferable. 5. Check-in & Check-out ti me is 12 Noon (Except Udayachal Tourist Lodge, Tarakeswar Tourist Lodge, Sagarika Tourist Lodge, Diamond Harbour-10AM). Unless delayed arrival is reported in advance, booking shall stand cancelled at 5.00PM on the date of arrival. 6. The authority under unavoidable circumstances reserves the right to cancel any reservati on. 7. Taxes & Service charges would be applicable as per prevailing rates. 8. Tariff for extra person in double/triple bedded rooms: A. 30% of tariff for extra bed B. 20% of tariff for extra person without extra bed. 9. Tariff for single occupancy in double bedded rooms: 25% discount on room rent. 10. Enhanced tariff would be charged at Selected Tourist Lodges during peak seasons/fairs & festi vals. 11. Maximum of two accompanying children below the age of 08 years would be allowed accommodati on free of cost. 12. Please provide a proof of your Photo Identi ty (Passport, Voters I-Card, Driving License, PAN Card or any other Govt. photo identi ty) at the ti me of check- in. * For cancellati on request of E-Tickets, Mail your request: E-mail: [email protected] CANCELLATION RULES FOR TOURIST LODGES % of deducti ons on 100% advance: i) More than clear 15(Fift een) days-20% ii) Between clear 07(Seven) days & Clear 15(Fift een) days-40% iii) Between clear 04(Four) days & clear 07(seven) days- 80% iv) Less than 03(Three) days-No refund. “Clear days”-means that the date of occupati on and the date of cancellati on would not be counted. Moreover, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS would not be excluded for calculati on for calculati on of cancellati on charges. For part cancellati on, normal refund rules will be charged as per rules. Refund admissible only upon producti on of the original reservati on ti cket. Notes: 1. Abbreviati ons used: Dix-Deluxe, AB-Att ached Bath, CB-Common Bath, FF fi rst Floor, GF-Ground Floor, STD.-Standard. EP- European Plan (means only room rent). MAP-Modifi ed American Plan (means room rent plus cost of one major meal & Break fast). AP-American Plan (means room rent plus cost of two major meals, breakfast). Applicable service charge & service tax payable extra. 2. Service Charge/Sales Tax/Luxury Tax: 5% service charge on room rent, food & Bar sales and VAT (including EDU cess) luxury tax etc as per rules will be charged extra by all the Tourist Lodges. S.T. is applicable as per rules WBTDC TOURIST LODGES RUN BY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORS Larica Holiday Inn (Digha) Mark and Meadows (Shanti niketan)  T. L. Hotel Bakreswar Inn (Bakreswar) Hotel Aparajita (Mukutmanipur) Hotel Saptaparna (Bankura)  Tourist Lodge () Piyali Tourist Lodge Mechada Pathik Motel PRIVATE HOTELS BOOKED THROUGH WBTDC 1. Hotel Deepak, Frasergunj, Dist. 24 Parganas (S) 2. Aranya, Lataguri, Dist. Jalpaiguri. 3. Blue Lagoon, Mirik, Darjeeling. 4. Jhargram Palace Hotel, Jhargram, Dist. Midnapur. 5. Hotel Amantran, Tarapith, Dist. Burdwan. 6. Rabdantse Residency, Pelling, . 7. Lovely Resort, Rishyap, Dist. Darjeeling. 8. Peerless Inn, Mukutmanipur LIST OF FOREST LODGES BOOKED BY WBTDC FROM TOURISM CENTRE, 3/2 B.B.D. BAG, KOLKATA NORTH BENGAL SOUTH BENGAL 1. Lava 5. Murti 9. Rashikbeel 1. Mukutmanipur 2. Lulegaon 6. Rangpo 10. Lepchajagat 2. Duarsini 3. Garubathan 7. Samsing 11. Barodabari 3. Garpanachkot 4. Suntaleykhola 8. 12. Buxa JungleLodge * Reservati on for Tourist Lodge at Hollong (Under the control of Forest Department, Govt. of West Bengal) may also be made from Tourism Center, 3/2 B.B.D. Bag (East) Kolkata-1 SUNDERBAN PACKAGE TOURS FOR 2013-14 SUNDARBAN SAFARI BY M.V. CHITRAREKHA (1 NIGHT 2 DAYS) [Tourism Centre, Kolkata-Sonakhali (by AC Bus) -Transfer to M.V. Chitrarekha (1N) visit Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali & Dobanki Watch Towers-Sonakhali- (by AC Bus) Kolkata] MONTH DATES RATES PER HEAD OCT 2013 2-3, 11-12, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Coupe : `10400/- NOV 2013 2-3, 5-6, 14-15, 16-17, 23-24 (2 pax) 7-8, 12-13, 17-18, 21-22, 26-27, Cabin: `4400/- DEC 2013 27-28, 28-29, 31-01 Berth (Middle JAN 2014 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 23-24, 28-29, 30-31 Deck): `3900/- FEB 2014 01-02, 15-16, 26-27 L/Deck: `3000/- Bed Roll: `2400/- MAR 2014 01-02, 05-06, 22-23, 27-28 Service Tax Extra APR 2014 5-6, 18-19, 19-20, 23-24 2 NIGHT 3 DAYS [Tourism Centre, Kolkata-Sonakhali (by AC Bus) -Transfer to M.V. Chitrarekha (2N) visit Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali, Jhingakhali, Burir Dabri, Dobanki Watch Towers-Sonakhali-(by AC Bus) Kolkata] MONTH DATES RATES PER HEAD SEP 2013 27-29 Coupe : OCT 2013 4-6, 14-16 `13000/- (2 pax) NOV 2013 08-10, 29-01 Cabin: `5500/- Berth (Middle DEC 2013 13-15, 23-25 Deck): `5000/- JAN 2014 03-05, 24-26 L/Deck : `3900/- FEB 2014 07-09, 21-23 Bed Roll : `3000/- MAR 2014 7-9, 15-17, 28-30 Service Tax Extra APR 2014 11-13 SUNDERBAN SAFARI BY M. V. SARBAJAYA (1 NIGHT 2 DAYS) [Tourism Centre, Kolkata-Sonakhali (by AC Bus) -Transfer to M.V. Sarbajaya (1N)-visit Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali & Dobanki Watch Towers-Sonakhali- (by AC Bus) Kolkata] MONTH DATES RATES PER HEAD Oct 2013 30-31 Berth (Middle NOV 2013 02-03, 9-10, 13-14, 20-21, 23-24, 27-28 Deck) 03-04, 14-15, 24-25, 25-26, 26-27, AC: `5100/- DEC 2013 30-31, 31-01 NAC: `3900/- JAN 2014 4-5, 9-10, 25-26, 28-29, 31-01 L/Deck : `3000/- FEB 2014 01-02, 08-09, 22-23 Bed Roll : 2400/- Service Tax Extra MAR 2014 7-8, 8-9, 26-27, 28-29, 29-30 APR 2014 9-10, 12-13, 26-27 2 NIGHT 3 DAYS [Tourism Centre, Kolkata-Sonakhali (by AC Bus) -Transfer to M.V. Sarbajaya (2N) visit Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali, Jhingakhali, Burir Dabri, Dobanki Watch Towers-Sonakhali-(by AC Bus) Kolkata] MONTH DATES RATES PER HEAD Oct 2013 25-27 Berth (Middle Deck) NOV 2013 15-17, 29-01 AC: ` 6500/- DEC 2013 06-08, 20-22, 27-29 NAC: `5000/- JAN 2014 17-19, 23-25, 31-02 L/Deck :`3900/- FEB 2014 14-16, 28-02 Bed Roll : `3000/- Service Tax Extra MAR 2014 15-17, 21-23 APR 2014 4-6, 18-20 Note: i. The Coupe rate is for 2 pax, other rates per head. ii. Rates include transfer, spot visit, permit, accommodati on and all food) iii. Child over 3 years of age will have to pay in full iv. Camera charge as applicable v. Iti nerary may be changed / altered or spots of visits may be modifi ed due to exigency & unavoidable circumstances. vi. The tour may be cancelled owing to lack of opti mum parti cipati on. vii. It is compulsory for foreigners to carry their passports and Indians to carry a valid Photo ID Card like Passport/ Voter ID/PAN Card. * The ti mings & iti nerary are only indicati ve and are likely to vary depending upon ti dal/road conditi on, other practi cal situati ons etc. CANCELLATION RULES OF SUNDARBAN PACKAGE TOURS 1. 15 days & before the date of journey – 40% upon Package rate. 2. Between 15 days & 7 days excluding the date of journey – 60% upon package rate 3. Less than 7 days – NO REFUND. NORTH BENGAL LONG DISTANCE PACKAGE TOURS

Green Dooars (5 Nights 6 Days) Rate Iti nerary: Welcome on arrival at Siliguri, perhead: enroute freshen up & breakfast at Mainak Dates For Tourist Lodge Siliguri-Departure for as per 2pax: ` Malbazar, night stay at Malbazar Tourist Customer 20,200/- Lodge (2N), Visit to Gorumara-Chapramari preference For 4 pax: Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit to Samsing-Night & ` 14650/- stay at Jaldapara Tourist Lodge (2N)-Visit availability For Jayanti river & Forest-Visit to Coochbehar 6pax ` Palace & Rasikbill (1N)-Return to Siliguri. 12,200/-

Call of the Wild (1Night 2 Days) Rate Iti nerary: Welcome on arrival at Siliguri, perhead: Every enroute freshen up & breakfast at Mainak For 2pax: Saturday Tourist Lodge Siliguri-arrival at Jaldapara ` 6,500/- & on Tourist Lodge (1Night) visit to Jaldapara For 4 pax: specifi ed Wildlife Sanctuary-early morning Elephant ` 4600/- Holidays ride at Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit to For 6pax Chilapota forest-return back to Siliguri. ` 3,750/-

Visit to Rhino Land (1 Night 2 Days) Rate Iti nerary: Welcome on arrival at Siliguri, perhead: Every enroute freshen up & breakfast at Mainak For 2pax: Saturday Tourist Lodge Siliguri-arrival at Hollong ` 7,200/- & on Tourist Lodge (1N)-Visit to Jaldapara For 4 pax: specifi ed Wildlife Sanctuary-early morning Elephant ` 5,225/- Holidays ride at Jaldapara Wildlife Snactuary-Visit to For 6pax Chilapota forest-return back to Siliguri. ` 4,375/- Terms & Conditi ons: 1. On twin sharing basis (For single occupancy 25% extra.) 2. By AC vehicle Indica, Scorpio, Innova, Tavera, Deluxe Bus. 3. Minimum 4 Pax. Note: Rates and Dates are subject to Change. SOUTH BENGAL PACKAGE TOURS 2013-2014 1. Kolkata - Antpur - Tarakeswar - Jairambati - Kamarpukur - Kolkata Same day back by AC Bus

DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE

Day 1 Depart from Tourism Centre, Kolkata Every ` 1050/- (Packed Breakfast) Satur- + (App. Reach Aantpur. Visit Terracott a day & ST. Time: Temple and Ramkrishna Mandir. Sunday (Per 8.00 Tarakeswar – Freshen up at Head) AM - Tarakeswar Tourist Lodge- Visit including 09.00 Temple – Lunch at Tarakeswar Tourist breakfast PM) Lodge & Lunch Kamarpukur- Visit Temple Jairambati -Visit Temple (Tea-snacks to be served enroute) Leave for Kolkata *Accommodati ons on twin sharing basis 2. Kolkata-Baharampur--Kolkata (1N 2D) by AC Bus, meals included

DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE Day 1 Depart from Tourism Centre, Every ` 3000/- Kolkata around 7.00AM. Lunch Satur- (AC Room) enroute. Arrive Baharampur & day & on twin check-in at Baharampur Tourist back on sharing Lodge. Sight seeing of Murshid- Sunday basis + abad. (Hazarduari & adjoining S. Tax places) Night stay

Day 2 Sight seeing of Katra Mosque, Katgola Rajbari, Jahankhosa Kaman and adjoining places. Lunch at Tourist Lodge. Depart for Kolkata.

3. Kolkata-Mayapur-Nabadwip-Kolkata (1N 2D/2N 3D) by AC Bus, meals included

DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE

1 Night 2 Kolkata – Mayapur Daily For 1N 2 D: Days (1N) – Nabadwip - ` 3300/-(AC Room) Kolkata ` 2500/- (NAC Room) 2 Nights Kolkata – Mayapur For 2N 3 D: 3 Days (2N) – Nabadwip - ` 4600/- (AC Room) Kolkata ` 3300/-(NAC Room) Accommodati on on twin sharing

4. Poush Mela, Shanti niketan (2N 3 D) by AC Bus DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE Day 1 Depart from Tourism Centre, 22.12 – `7000/- Kolkata 24.12.13 (AC around 8.30AM. Reach Shan- 24.12 – Room) ti niketan. Lunch at Tourist Lodge. 26.12.13 `5500/- Aft ernoon visit Kankalitala Tem- (NAC ple and/or adjoining sites. Night Room) stay

Day 2 Early morning visit to Mela ST. extra Ground. Breakfast at Tourist Lodge. Free for individual acti viti es (No bus / car will be provided) Lunch at Tourist lodge. Evening visit Mela ground Dinner and Night stay at Tourist Lodge Day 3 Breakfast Depart for Kolkata by 12 Noon, aft er early lunch *Accommodati ons on twin sharing basis, meals included 5. Gangasagar Mela (1N 2 D) by AC Bus & Vessel DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE Day 1 Depart from Tourism 13.1.2014- Coupe: `25000 Centre, Kolkata 14.1.2014 (2person) around 8.30AM. Cabin: `9800/- Transfer to Raichak (per head) jett y by AC bus, Board AC Middle WBTDC vessel. Cruise Deck: to Gangasagar. All food `10000/- on board (per head) Night Halt at vessel NAC Middle Day 2 Early morning bath in Deck: the river, Back to vessel `8000/- Cruise back to Raichak (per head) Jett y. Transfer to L/Deck : Kolkata by AC bus. All `5000/- Meals included (Veg) (per head) Bed Roll : `3000/- (per head) ST. extra 6. Kenduli Mela (1N 2 D) by Train

DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE Day 1 Depart from Tourism Centre, Kolkata 14.1.14- `4000/- in the morning. 15.1.14 (AC Transfer to Shanti niketan Tourist Room) Lodge Lunch at Lodge, Aft ernoon visit Mela `3200/- ground, Night Halt at Lodge (NAC Room) Day 2 Breakfast, Depart for Kolkata by 12 Noon, aft er early lunch ST. extra *Accommodati ons on twin sharing basis, meals included 7. Basanta Utsav, Shanti niketan (2N 3 D) by AC Bus

DAYS ITINERARIES DATES RATE Day 1 Depart from Tourism Centre, Kolkata around 8.30AM. Reach Shanti niketan. Lunch at Tourist Lodge. Aft ernoon visit Kankalitala 15-17 `7000/- Temple and/or adjoining sites. March (AC Room) Night stay 2014 `5500/- Day 2 Early morning visit to Mela Ground. (NAC Breakfast at Tourist Lodge. Free for Room) individual acti viti es (No bus/car will be provided). Lunch at Tourist ST. extra lodge. Evening visit Mela ground. Dinner and Night stay at Tourist Lodge. Day 3 Breakfast, Depart for Kolkata by 12 Noon, aft er early lunch *Accommodati ons on twin sharing basis, meal included CITY TOUR, KOLKATA (by AC bus & guide)

TIME ITINERARIES DATES RATE

8.00 AM – Tourism Centre-Drive pass Daily `450/-

5.30 PM , High Court, except

(approx) Writers Building – Belur Monday

Math (via Rabindra Setu)

Jain Temple – Rajarammohan

Museum – Lunch break –

Netaji Bhawan –Town Hall :

Kolkata Panorama – Victoria

Memorial-Tour ends

City Tour with one hour Daily `650/- per

cruise in River Hoogly with except head with

To be Lunch Monday food introduced Only one hour Cruise with Daily `200/- per shortly lunch (without the tour) except head

Monday

SUTANUTI TRAIL (by AC bus & guide)

DATES ITINERARY RATES

OF

TRAVEL

7:30 am Tourism Centre-Jorasanko ` 450/-

–12:30 pm Every Rajbari-Lohia Matri Sadan Per head

(approx) Tuesday, & Ghori Mullick’s House with light Saturday (outside)- House of Gokul refresh-

& Mitra- Kumartuly- Sova ment

Sunday Bazaar Rajbari & House of

Raja Raj Deb- Sova

Bazaar Natmandir- House

of Chhatu Babu & Latu

Babu- Marble Palace,

Jorasanko Thakurbari-

Tourism Centre SHRI SHRI RAMKRISHNA VIVEKANADANDA TRAIL (by AC bus & guide)

7:30 am DATES OF ITINERARY RATES –5:30 pm TRAVEL (approx) Every Tourism Centre - House ` 730/- Saturday & of Balaram Ghosh, Breakfast and Start & Sunday Drive past Nibedita Lunch will end Point: House & House of be provided Tourism Girish Ghosh, Mayer during the Centre Bati , Udbodhon, tour. Kolkata UddyanBati (Cossipore), Belur Dakhineshwar Temple (Place for lunch break), Ancestral House of House of , Tourism Centre

RENTAL CHARGES OF BUS

Min. hrs. of hiring ACBUS 30Seater 700/-per Hour 70/-per KM 8 Hrs

CHARTERING RATE OF AC LAUNCHM.V. SUMANGAL

6AM-4PM Rate/HR 4PM onwards Rate/HR

` 4500/- ` 5,000/-

Note: Jett y Charges: ` 500/-, Kitchen Charges: ` 1000/-, payable extra. For weekdays 20% discount is applicable

CHATERING RATES OF VESSELS IN THE SUNDERBANS

VESSEL CRUISING NON-CRUISING

MV SARBAJAYA ` 6000/- per hour ` 2200/- per hour For A/c Rs. 400 extra/ per Hr.

MV CHITRAREKHA ` 6500/- per hour ` 2200/- per hour

Note: Rates, Dates and Iti nerary are subject to change. ********* IMPORTANT OFFICES ********* For booking and informati on: Tourism Centre (Kolkata) (For Reservati on & detailed informati on) 3/2 B.B.D. Bag(East), Kolkata-700001 Phone: 033-2243 6440/ 2248 8271 Fax: 033-2248 5168 E-mail: [email protected]

************* HEAD OFFICE ************ West Bengal Tourism Development Corporati on Ltd. Hemant Bhawan, 4th Floor, 12 B.B.D. Bag (East) Kolkata-700001 Phone: 033-4401 2086/4401 2082 Fax: 033-2248 8290/2231 4063 E-mail: [email protected]

******* OTHER OFFICES ******* Tourism Department Government of West Bengal 2 Brabourne Road, Kolkata-700001 Phone: 033-2225 4723/4724/4725; 2225 4565 E-mail: [email protected] Tourism Centre (Siliguri) M-4 Building, Hill Cart Road (Siliguri) District-Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Phone: 0353-2511974/2511979; 9733008785 Telefax: 91-353-2517561 Tourist Informati on Centre 1, Nehru Road, Darjeeling-734191 West Bengal, India Phone: 91-582-231527 West Bengal Tourism Informati on & Booking Centre (New Delhi) Muktodhara West Bengal Informati on & Cultural Centre Banga Sanskriti Bhawan 18 & 19 Bhai Veer Singh Marg, New Gole Market New Delhi 110001 Phone: 011-2336 3775, 23363726, 23363727 For online booking & Informati on Website: www.westbengaltourism.gov.in ***********************************