Nilkuthi Weekend Tour Camp

Nestled amidst the tranquility of the Parmadan Forest and the meandering Ichamoti River, Mangalgunj lies just 100 kilometers away from Kolkata. This quaint village is embraced by lush greenery, offering a serene retreat from the bustling city life.

How to go Mangalgunj from Kolkata by train?

To access the campsite, you can board a train from Sealdah to Chakdah or Bangaon, followed by reserving an auto or taking a bus to Nataberia. From there, you can arrange for a toto ride, covering just 8 kilometers to reach the campsite. At Mangalgunj Camping Ground, cozy cottages await your stay. Regarding your third query, could you please clarify what specific amenities or services you’re referring to with “this price”?

During the British rule, it served as a ‘Nilkuthi’, bearing witness to the harrowing cruelties inflicted by the British to coerce locals into cultivating solely indigo, the blue dye. It stood as a silent witness to the struggles endured during the Swadeshi movement, where the walls echoed the stories of countless freedom fighters, their lives and sacrifices etched into its very essence. Yet, beyond its historical scars, this place holds even deeper tales waiting to be discovered.

Camp Timing:

Check-In Time: 11 AM
Check-Out Time: 10 AM

Food:

Welcome drinks (11 – 11.30 AM during Check-in): Nimbu pani
Lunch (Sharp within 1 – 2.30 PM): Rice, Dal, Salad, Bhaja, Sabji, Fish, Chatni, Papad, Doi, Mishti
Afternoon Snacks (Sharp within 4 – 5.30 PM): Tea, Biscuits
Evening Snacks (Sharp within 6 – 7.30 PM): Muri, Chop/Peyaji/Singara
Dinner (Sharp within 9 – 11 PM): Ruti / Rice, Bhaja, Chicken kasha
Morning Tea, Biscuits
Breakfast: Luchi, Sabji, Boiled Egg

Mangalgunj Day Out Package (Morning 9 AM to 6 PM):

Breakfast 9.30 AM: Puri & Sabji, Omelet, Sandesh
Lunch 1.30 PM: Rice, Dal, Sabji, 4-5 pcs chicken, 1 pc Fish Kaliya, Chatni, Papad, Doi, Mishti
Snacks: Afternoon tea Biscuits, Veg Pakora (4pc), Chicken Pakora(4 pc)

Tariff for Day Out or picnic (max 120 People is acceptable):

Min 4 Heads: ₹750/Head – 1 tent will be provided (free Boat ride)
Min 5 to 100 Heads: ₹700/Head – tent will be provided as 10-12 person/tent or based on availability (free Boat ride)

How to Reach at our Camp:

Route 1:

Sealdah Railway Station to Bongaon Railway Station (80 Km) – By Train ₹25/- Per head
Bongaon Railway Station to Bongaon Town Hall Auto Stand (3 Km) – By toto ₹15/- Per head
Bongaon Town Hall Auto Stand to Nataberia (21 Km) – By Auto ₹25/- Per head
Nataberia to Mangalgunj Twilight Camp (3 Km) – By toto ₹20/- Per head

Route 2:

Sealdah Railway Station to Chakdah Railway Station (65 Km) – By Train ₹15/- Per head
Chakdah Railway Station to Nataberia (28 Km) – By Bus ₹38/- Per head
Nataberia to Mangalgunj Twilight Camp (3 Km) – By toto ₹20/- Per head

NB: You need to contact Camp-in-charge for Pick-up and Drop facility from Chakdah or Bongaon Station

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