Joychandi Hill Resort

Feel fresh air while wondering the steep hill slopes amidst Sal and Palash Forest of Joychandi Pahar

Have you ever heard about Joychandi Pahar? Professional trekkers and trekking lovers find it a good option for rock climbing as well as trekking. The hill was popular only from the Satyajit Ray film, ‘Hirak Rajar Deshe’ that has some scenes shot here. Earlier, the place was not so popular and as a result, not so much transportation facilities are available to reach the hill from the railway station. At present, the station is well connected up to the Joychandi Pahar and the surrounding locality that one can reach here easily.

The resorts are made in recent times and offer modern amenities in the lap of nature surrounded by Sal and Palash trees. The whistling of the birds, the colourful flowers of the Palash trees and the lush greens of the surrounding forests add some thrilling and adventurous ambience here. The peaceful environment and the melancholy of the serene nature will baffle your holiday trip with rare experience. Breathe fresh for you are away from the hustles bustles and polluted environment of the city for some days.

Accommodation: The resort has several cottages and each of them is named differently. The names are Gitanjali, Sonar Tari, Meghamallar, Aranyak, Anandamath, Gupi, Bagha, etc. However, all modern amenities are available here. Double bed, deluxe one and dormitory facilities are also offered.

Timings:
Check In: 12.00 PM
Check Out: 11.00 AM

Outdoor Activities Near Joychandi Pahar:

This hill destination is a good option for trekking and lots of trekkers are seen here. Visiting this place does not mean that you have to go for trekking, you can climb to a small height and enjoy the view of the places surrounding the resort. This includes the hill trio and also the natural beauty of the place. Especially in the springtime, the colour of nature shows off and fills the tourist minds with peace and joy. The lush greens nature along with the agricultural scenes will take you out of the daily tantrums of life. There is a temple on a certain height of the JoyChandi hills, which you can visit and offer puja. On demand, the local entertainments like Chau dance, Santhali dance can be seen. Enjoy the filmy tonga ride or play outdoor games outside the resort.

Nearby Attractions at Joychandi Pahar:

This place is in the Purulia district. Thus, you can go for a visit to the well-known Ajodhya Hills. The destination has recently become very famous with the Tuga Dam and nature’s beautiful sceneries, including waterfalls. The Maithan Dam, the Panchet Dam and the remains of Garpanchakot can also be visited.

Best Time to Visit Joychandi

The weather is pleasant here, although the day time of the summer is quite hot. The night is pleasant although. So, you can plan the trip any time of the year. However, the spring is the most favourable time as that would bring heavenly natural beauty here.

How to Reach Joychandi

Take any train from Howrah towards Purulia and reach Adra junction. From here you can take any local train towards Asansol and land on the next station, i.e. Joychandi Pahar. The other route through train is to reach Asansol from Howrah and take a local train towards Purulia to reach the intermediate station Joychandi Pahar. From there you can get local transport to reach the resort.

Pocket Pinch

AC Rooms: INR 2000 + GST per day per room
Cottages: INR 2500 + GST per day per room
Deluxe Cottages: INR 3500 + GST per day per room
Suite Rooms: INR 4000 + GST per day per room

PS: GST To be paid at the hotel

Child Policy:

Complimentary for a child under five years.

Other interesting places you can visit on the weekends: Garpanchokot Tent House, Baranti Lake View Resort; Best Place to Stay in Purulia, Banalata Resort Bankura

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