Sunday, June 22, 2008

New destination


Henry Island is a collaborative project of the fisheries dept and private organisation near the well known sea beach of West Bengal, Bakhkhali, developing gradually to host people at there refreshing weekend.

Route:

Two direct bus of WBSTC, departs Esplanade bus depot, Kolkata, at 6.30 and 7.30 in the morning.Get down from bus 2 km before Bokhkhali, avail cycle va to rech Henry Island.Alternatively Namkhana local fron Sealdah south section, cross Htania- Doania river and get bus for Bakhkhali.

Where to stay:

There are two guest houses in the island. One is almost on the beach and the other at a short distance.Booking from Salt lake, Kolkata.
Food:
Both the guest houses have their own canteen. One can avail this facility.

What to explore:

Henry Island is basically a place far from the madding crowd of the busy city. The tranquility is the main feature of this place.Apart from the lonely Bay of Bengal, you can get a touch of great Sundarban here. The view from the watch tower is really mesmerising. Those who want to move around, Bakhkhali is there.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Kedarnath, Gandhi Sarovar, Vasuki Tal, Deoria Tal, Tunganath, Chandrashila trek

Hiiiiiii Allllll,
We are conducting Gandhi Sarovar, Chorabali Tal, Deria Tal, Tunganath trek in the first week of October. All r welcome to perticipate. Tentative date of leaving Kolkata is 4th oct 2008. The itineraries are as follows :

Day 1 : Departure from Kolkata in the evening
Day 2 : Train Hardwar
Day 3: Arrival at Hardwar and proceed to Gourikund
Day 4 : Trek to Kedarnath - 14 km
Day 5 : Trek to Gandhi Sarovar ( Chorabali Tal) and back to Kedarnath 3+3= 6 km
Day 6 : Trek to Vasuki Tal and back to Kedarnath; 8+8= 16 km
Day 7 : Trek downhill to Gourikund and proceed to Sari Village via Ukhimath by car
Day 8 : Trek to Deoria Tal - 4 km; nightstay in tents
Day 9 : Rest day at Deoria Tal
Day 10 : Trek downhill up to Sari village- 4 km , proceed to Chopta by car and trek to Tunganth - 4 km.
Day 11 : Trek to Chandrashila for sunrise - 1.5 km, trek downhill to Chopta Ukhimath
Day 12 : Drive to Pauri - Khirsu, night stay at Khirsu
Day 13 : Drive to Hardwar
Day 14 : Departure from Hardwar in morning
Day 15 : Arrival at Kolkata in afternoon.

All interested people are requested to contact at the following mobile nos. Last date of submission is 30th June, 2008.

99034 10065
94333 42185

Ready to have a bath??

Ready to have a bath??
Bakkhali sea beach

Another day starts

Another day starts
sunrise at Digha