Mukutmanipur

Mukutmanipur - The second biggest earthen Dam of India. Mukutmonipur is 55 km from Bankura and is situated near the confluence of rivers Kangsabati and Kumari. Green forests surround the vast bluish tract of water. Hillocks are essentially a dream come here. The place is very much famous for its superb natural beauty. The undulating terrain along the southern edge of the Kangsabati Water Reservoir spreads as a three-dimensional necklace of green and terracotta colour. The stand-till water of the reservoir looks like a large blue tinted glass mirror reflecting the vast expanse of sky over it. The vastness of the lake stretches as far one's eye can reach. The view of the sunset with the lake in the fore ground is breath-taking. One must also experience the moonlit night around the reservoir. The surface of the static water turns into a shiny silvery plate gifted by God.
Jhilimili is situated around 15 km away from Mukutmanipur. A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a wonderful exposure to spectacular forest of varying heights on both sides on the route, and finally reaching Jhilimili mounted on the top of a hillock is a great experience. The sparkle of micaceous soil adds to the beauty of the environment.

Trains are available from Kolkata to the nearest railhead Bankura. Regular buses are available from Bankura to Mukutmanipur - distance 55 km.
One can also drive down from Kolkata to Mukutmanipur easily. It will take approximately 6 hours. There are two routes. The shorter one (241 km)is Kolkata > Tarakeswar > Arambag > Bishnupur > Bankura > Mukutmanipur. The second possible route (270 km) is Kolkata > Dankuni > Bardhaman > Durgapur (till here NH2) > Bankura (SH9)> Mukutmanipur. The second route is recommended because of the excellent road condition in spite of the additional 30 km.
Regular buses are available from Kolkata, a distance 250 km.

Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available.

• AmbikanagarA Jain prilgrimage centre

• Island in the middle of the lake

• Kangsabati DamThe height of the dam is 38 metres with a lake of 86 sq km. A drive over the dam is recommended. The lengh of the motorable road over the dam is 14 km. One needs to collect passes to enter this road. Passes are issued free of cost near the dam from 10AM to 4PM.

• Destress

• Enjoy nature with hills all around

• Ferry GhatOne can also enjoy a boat ride in the lake.

Dokra work, earthen/pottery work

Local hotels abound near the bus stand serving local Bengali cuisine.

• Sahu Sweets and Snacks

  phone: +91 74071 78296
  address: Mukutmonipur Rd, Gorabari
  Bengali and India sweets and desserts.

• Madol bar and restaurant, Peerless Resort

  phone: +91 9932787993, +91 9434052430
• Try date palm tree juice (khejurerer ros) - if one manages to come here in winter

Mid-range

• Ahla Lodge

  phone: +91 7602768014, +91 9547365568
  address: Bankura

• Hotel Amrapali

  phone: +91 3243 253208, +91 9434224674, +91 9434628962

• Hotel Aparajita

  phone: +91-9434224674, +91-3243-253355, +91 9547720323

• Peerless Resort

  phone: +91 9932787993, +91 9434052430

Budget

• Hotel Green Park

  phone: +91 3243253379-253212

• Kangsabati BhawanBookings at Irrigation and Water Supply Dept, Govt of W Bengal, Writer's Building Kolkata

• Pancha Pally Tourist Complex

  phone: +91 9434590399, +91 9932800931
  address: Baraghutu Hill
  Managed by under the control of Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal

• Sonajhuri Prakriti Bhraman KendraWest Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited, 6A Raja Suboh Mullick Square, 7th Floor, Kolkata-700013. Phone: +91 33 22370060 / 22258549. Spot booking permitted subject to availability of rooms

• Youth HostelBookings at Youth Welfare Dept, WB Govt, 32/1 BBD Bagh, Kolkata.

There are several hotels near bus stand

• Baranti
• Biharinath
• Bishnupur
• Susunia