According to a survey, (carried out by us in the recent past) a huge number of travellers and trippers are opting for budget weekend destinations. To put this in other words, most of us are giving priority to shorter and more frequent destinations these days. And, interestingly, keeping the trend in mind this week we have decided to come up with a value destination located within a couple of hundred kilometres (170 kilometres approximately) away from the Kolkata metropolis.
Deul located in the Bardhaman district of the West Bengal State holds its own significance as a valuable weekend getaway. This is more so because it relates closely to most of the significant things considered as the foundation of human life. The past glory of history, the thought of philosophy and of course the flair of romance still prevails in the breeze, soil and water of the region. Besides, its location at the banks of the Ajoy river earns it the fame of a picture perfect destination. Significantly, the name Deul is originated from the Temple of Ichai Ghosh or the Ichai Ghosher Deul.
Attractions
The temple built of burnt bricks is a significant structure of the Middle Age Bengal Era. This is one reason it’s under the protection of the State Archaeology Department. Deul Park located near Panagarh of the Bardhaman district has become a popular spot for travellers and trippers in no time. However, for the locals, the park is still popular by the name of Ichai Ghosher Deul. At one side of the park, Ajoy river is flowing with dignity while the other side is covered with the deep dense forest.
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| Deul Park, Bardhaman |
The park comprises of hundred acres of land and it has enough activities to keep the visitors busy. Beginning from all the entertainment stuff like boating, toy train rides, swings to dairy farming and horticulture garden all situated inside the park. And one can be a part of all these excitement by paying subsidised rates. Notably, the entry fee is RS 10 and the boating rate is RS 15 per person. There is another factor that adds to the attraction here. During the winter season, the park appears more attractive with a variety of colourful flowers decorating the various corners of the park. However, the main attraction is the Ichai Ghoser Temple. The architecture of the temple represents the class of most of the Bishnupur Temples.
Nearby attractions
Kenduli Gram (village) is located five kilometres away from here. Jaideva the popular writer of Gita Govinda was born here. The popular Jaidev Kenduli Mela (Fair) is organised here every year for three days during Poush Sankranti.
To get there
Trains like the Black Diamond Express, Toofan Express, Coalfield express, etc. available from the Howrah Station for the Panagarh Station. Deul Park is located thirty kilometres away from the Station. A car hire from the station to the park may cost RS 600 to RS 700.
Buses are available from the Dharmatala bus terminus. Visitors may board any bus going to Durgapur or Asansol and get down at the Darjeeling More. From here, it would take one hour to reach Deul Park in a hired car.
Lodging
Deul Park Eco Resort is one of the ideal places for lodging inside Deul Park. The rent for two bedroom cottage is RS 1200. Besides, rent for the AC room is RS 800, rent for the non AC room is RS 600 and for the non AC Deluxe is RS 2000. However, the rate changes from time to time and varies from one season to another.