Wheels... Because, Monotony Kills
Discover Rural Life, The Real India
The Maharaja Experience!
Wheels... Because, Monotony Kills
Itinerary (2 nights/3 days)
Day 01
Take the Ispat Express from Howrah Station at 6.55 in the morning. Arrive at Jhargram station shortly after 9.00.
There will be a car at the station to pick you up. The car will take you to the farmhouse. Alternatively, you can drive to the farmhouse. Salboni is on the Jhargram-Lodhashuli road. The 40-acre farmhouse within the rich forest is 12 kilometers from Jhargram, and just off the main road.
Organic, hot and tasty breakfast is served on arrival.
Relax or explore the farmhouse.
Post lunch, visit the tribal village Horki, Nadabora or Chondipur for an open-air tribal show - Madol dance, adivasi dance, chou dance, pata dance, boang dance. On display is traditional tribal food that you can try as you are seeing the tribal dance performances.
Find out how the locals make their haria and mohua. You may even try the drinks if you want.
Return to farmhouse. Overnight at farmhouse.
Day 02
Wake up to the call of local birds in the forest. Bed tea/coffee.
After breakfast leave on a full day excursion to visit Belpahari, Kakrajhore, Gurrasini Hills, Laljal Mountains, Ghagra Rock River, Khandarani Lake, and Cheda Pathor (a cave that was frequented by the freedom fighter Khudiram). Special snacks & tea break at Dahijuri.
Return to farmhouse. Jhumur dance with camp-fire and barbeque inside the forest. Dinner and overnight at farmhouse.
Day 03
Bed tea. After breakfast, visit the Jhargram rajbari, Kanak Durga temple, Eco-Tourism Centre & Tribal Museum, and mini zoo.
Return to farmhouse for lunch.
Check-out and proceed to station.
Day 01
Take the Ispat Express from Howrah Station at 6.55 in the morning. Arrive at Jhargram station shortly after 9.00.
There will be a car at the station to pick you up. The car will take you to the farmhouse. Alternatively, you can drive to the farmhouse. Salboni is on the Jhargram-Lodhashuli road. The 40-acre farmhouse within the rich forest is 12 kilometers from Jhargram, and just off the main road.
Organic, hot and tasty breakfast is served on arrival.
Relax or explore the farmhouse.
Post lunch, visit the tribal village Horki, Nadabora or Chondipur for an open-air tribal show - Madol dance, adivasi dance, chou dance, pata dance, boang dance. On display is traditional tribal food that you can try as you are seeing the tribal dance performances.
Find out how the locals make their haria and mohua. You may even try the drinks if you want.
Return to farmhouse. Jhumur dance with camp-fire and barbeque inside the forest. Dinner and overnight at farmhouse.
Day 02
Wake up to the call of local birds in the forest. Bed tea/coffee.
Hearty, organic breakfast. Relax after the breakfast or explore the surrounding forest on foot. Learn about the forest's flora and fauna. Hear thrilling but true elephant tales.
Leave for Jhargram station after a fulfilling lunch and take the Ispat Express for Howrah.
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Lal Paharir Deshe. Jhargram, West Bengal
Take a trip to the land of the saal, piyal trees, and mango groves. Experience true essence of nature, a welcoming smile, warm hospitality, clean organic food, many friendly faces, all surrounded by wild flowers, singing birds, and the visiting elephants. Spend your time trekking in the woods at Jhargram, climbing trees, taking a bath in the stream nearby, or just lying on a hammock.
Shalboni is 170 km from Kolkata by road, and just 10 km from Jhargram. Originally the "Maharaja Udyan Bati", this 40 acre farmhouse was once a farmhouse of the Malla Kings. Later it was taken over by the British. This is an ideal place to experience forest life and tribal culture. Rooms with aesthetically crafted elements complement the natural surroundings.
You will surely take some time to explore the farmhouse’s natural surroundings and the extensive jungle all around, with its variety of saal, teak, mahua, cashew, and mango trees. There is plenty to see around the farmhouse, like the textile printing works of Printex, a small zoo, the government Ayurvedic medicinal plant garden and a spring well nearby.