Grand Canyon of Bengal - Gangani  :

About the blog: This blog is about one more end of the week escape from Kolkata – Gangani. Otherwise called the Grand Canyon of Bengal, on account of its one of a kind scene. Situated around 130 km from Kolkata close to Garhbeta Town, Gangani (Gongoni) can be a marginally better place to investigate separated from the mountains and ocean seashores of Bengal. Peruse on to find out about the spot and our experience there.

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I haven't yet seen the Grand Canyon that normally gets everybody in amazement. There is, nonetheless, a more modest form of the Grand Canyon in our own special patio. It probably won't be just about as amazing as the one in Arizona, USA, yet it unquestionably didn't prevent us from visiting Gangani, our own personal Grand Canyon of West Bengal. Situated close to Garhbeta, Gangani can really be an ideal end of the week escape from Kolkata. Stream Silabati courses through the red laterite soil, shaping profound chasms. Otherwise called Gangani Khola and Gangani Danga, this is without a doubt an extraordinary spot to visit in West Bengal.

Gangani or Gongoni, is where nature chose to make a work of art. Long periods of soil disintegration on the banks of Silabati River brought about by water and wind have likely caused a particularly delightful and novel scene. During the storm, the waters of Silabati moves through the channel making the whole spot look stunning. Gangani has bit by bit become one of the pined for objections for the end of the week just as road trips from Kolkata, particularly in the cold weather months.

A Day Trip to Gangani:

We had made a road trip to Gangani in December with our companions. We began from Kolkata promptly in the first part of the day and passed through the practically unfilled roadway until we arrived at Kolaghat, the most preferred stop for breakfast. Subsequent to topping off our stomach, we began again on the smooth streets towards Kharagpur. This is one of the streets where driving is a delight. Notwithstanding, when we crossed Kharagpur towards Midnapore Town, the streets ended up being somewhat sketchy.

We took the Chandrakona Road towards Garhbeta. From Garhbeta a street fans out from NH-60 towards left going directly to Gangani.

The Grand Canyon of Bengal:

We showed up at Gangani soon. There is a parking spot and a little shop. The wandering Silabati River can be seen a good ways off. What's more, you can get a first look at the red dissolved rocks standing like monsters in front. Also, the view is an amazing one. Despite the fact that I am generally against offering names to a spot contrasting it with another (like Grand Canyon of Bengal), I could see now why Gangani is called such.

There is a stairwell that brings down to the waterway bank. When we descended, we understood that what we saw from above was only a piece of the whole scene. There is quite a lot more to investigate.

We continued strolling along the earth trails marvelling at the scene before us. Long stretches of disintegration had made such weird and strange developments at which we were presently taking a gander at in complete wonder. The soil trails where we were strolling were really the channels through which the stream streams during the storm. Thus, on the off chance that you end up visiting Gangani during the blustery season, you probably won't have the option to stroll through these path and appreciate the whole view. What's more, obviously, you need to watch out for a couple of wriggling reptiles on the ground.

My minds were in absolutely dynamic mode as we investigated the region. The stones looked like gigantic monsters to me. They appear to have their very own min. It resembled an alternate world through and through. With tremendous orange developments surrounding me, the canyons appear to have their very own account. A few sections resembled a colossal goliath, while a portion of the stone arrangements took after some legendary creature. Some likewise appeared to resemble a monumental bastion.

There are two fascinating arrangements that we found. There is one cavern-like arrangement with an elongated opening. It seemed like we went into a secret cavern.

There is another stone arrangement that made an entire on top of the hillock. Frankly, that spot is a decent spot to click photos, however, it is really an agony to get to the top.

The route to the waterway was anyway somewhat dim. Tall grasses developed on the banks and the path to the waterway was messy. I wish the waterway banks were kept spotless, at that point, it would have been amazing to walk around the banks of Silabati. Gangani is a popular outing spot, particularly among local people. Notwithstanding, as of late excursion has been prohibited in the canyons. Furthermore, it is acceptable. Else, we may have discovered extras, thermocol plate sand what-not in the midst of the staggering crevasses.

How to arrive at Gangani:

Via Train:

The most ideal choice is to take the Rupasi Bangla Express that leaves Santragachi Station at 6.25 AM. It arrives at Garhbeta Station at around 9.30 AM. From Garhbeta, you can enlist a cart or van to Gangani.

You can likewise take the Aranyak Express from Shalimar Station at 7.45 AM. It arrives at Garhbeta at around 10.50 AM.

Via Car:

In the event that you are going by your own vehicle from Kolkata like us, pass through Mumbai Road (NH6) till the crossing point of Kharagpur and Midnapore Town. At that point, you need to take a privilege onto NH60 going past Midnapore, Salboni, Chandrakona lastly arriving at Garhbeta. From Garhbeta you need to take left through the town towards Gangani, which is likewise referred to by local people as 'Ganganir Danga'. The distance is right around 160 km.

Course: Kolkata – NH6 – Bagnan – Uluberia – Kolaghat – Karagpur – NH60 – Godapiasal – Salboni–Garhbeta. – Gangani

There is another course that you can take through Arambagh, Kamarpukur the street that associates with NH60 close to Bishnupur.

Via Bus:

In the event that you need to take a transport, take a transport to Chandrakona Road or Chandrakona Town. From that point, you need to get a recruited vehicle to Gangani.

Where to remain in Gangani:

There are no spots to remain at Gangani. The closest spot you can remain is at Garhbeta. It has a couple of essential lodgings. You can likewise remain at Kharagpur, Midnapore Town and even Salboni and make an outing to Gangani.

What other place would you be able to visit from Gangani:

There are a couple of old stone and earthenware sanctuaries at Garhbeta town that you can visit. In fact, the town has an immense number of antiquated and destroyed constructions. Visit the Sarbamangala Temple, Krishna Raj Jew Temple, Kongareshwar Shiva Temple (privately known as Bura Shiva sanctuary) and others.

You can likewise visit Salboni from Gangani.

What is the best ideal opportunity to visit Gangani:

Cold weather months (between November to March) will be a happy opportunity to visit Gangani, yet at some point, dimness plays a spoilsport. We had visited during December and the temperature was awesome. The light was likewise well for photography. A visit after the rainstorm will likewise maybe be acceptable. The chasms will be all the more enthusiastic and lovely after the downpours.

The late spring months (April to June) are maybe best avoidable. The temperature will be burning and investigating the spot probably won't be a charming encounter.

Recall

You can make a road trip from Kolkata to Gangani. That is the thing that we did.

You can remain at Garhbeta, Kharagpur or Salboni and afterwards make an excursion to Gangani. Garhbeta is the closest town, just around 10 km away.

You can make an outing to the close by sanctuary town of Pathra from Gangani.