The bolts and bearings of the urban life wear out due to the monotonous lifestyle we experience in our routine life. For a relief not necessarily we need to sun on a faux beach with umbrellas stuck in the sand. What we need is a change – A short break that would help us to rejuvenate and refresh to keep us going along in the right track of life. We need to stretch ourselves a bit and peep out in the surroundings. If only we could spend a few days of the weekend in the place of our choice soon things would begin to work out in our favour. Keeping this viewpoint in mind, Life Breezy plans to introduce a famous weekend tour destination, Ghatshila/Galudih in the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand for the readers.
Attractions and Activities
The top attractions of the Ghatshila/Galudih includes the dunes, ridges, mountains, forests and the tribal village. The potable water of the town has the medicinal value as it increases the appetite and helps in the biological process of digestion. This undulating forest region has the natural flora and fauna dependent on each other. The thick growth of Jarul, Simul, Mahul and the Sal trees cover the surrounding greenery. The Subarnarekha river flowing between the mountain ranges. Like any other hilly river, it contains innumerable number of boulders.
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| View of the Subarnarekha River |
Walk around under the shade of green trees enjoying the calm breeze soothing you all the way. Take precaution while you make your way through the water and sit on any of the boulders of the Subarnarekha river. You would enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding region sitting in the middle of the river. Next, make your way through the nearby road named “Apur Poth”. While you go through this road you would get the opportunity to view the residence of renowned writer, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Moreover, you could explore a vibrant village near Aam Bagan. People living here still manages a simple, but realistic life busy with their regular chords of life. They participate with full spirit in the annual fair of Binda Mela celebrated in the month of October, every year. It is celebrated for fifteen days and a popular fair of the region.
Located 18 kilometres away from the Ghatshila is the Dharagiri Falls in the hilly forested area. The famous Barudih Dam locates in the way – A huge water reservoir surrounded by hills on the three sides. Galudih locates only eight kilometres away from here. It is a beautiful place and good for the health aspects of the visitors. You would notice here a big difference in the looks and characteristics of the Subarnarekha river. Satgurung – A green forested area located within a distance from here. If you concentrate, you could heard the sound of Madal (beating drums) coming from the distant breeze of the tribal village.
Some of the other important attractions include the Panch Pandav Stone, Mosaboni Mines, Rukkini Temple, Phuldungri Hill, etc.
How to reach
It locates 239 kilometres away from the Kolkata city in the West Bengal State. People from the Kolkata and nearby regions crowd here for weekend vacations. From the Howrah Station trains like the Ispat Express, Steel Express, Kurla Express available. Besides, from the Kharagpur Station, Tata Passenger Express and many other local trains available.
If you plan a trip from Kolkata, your driving route plan would be via the NH-6 to Baharagora and then follow the road to Jamshedpur. Besides, from Kolkata, buses that go to Jamshedpur and Ranchi make their way through Ghatshila. Buses are also available from the Kharagpur.
Stay/lodging
Plenty of hotels available for suitable lodgings and food. This includes the state and private hotels as well:
Bibhuti Vihar – A hotel of the Jharkhand Tourism Department Corporation Limited with restaurant. Rent of the deluxe room for two person is RS 1100 and AC deluxe room RS 1400.
Galudih Inn – Rent for a room of two person is RS 900, deluxe room is RS 1200 and executive room RS 1400. It has a restaurant