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# Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary

A popular picnic spot in the southeast region of West Bengal, Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Parmadan Forest, is also considered a beautiful place for spending a fun-filled weekend trip. The beautiful Ichhamati River flows through this 92-hectare sanctuary and a safe heaven for a healthy population of nearly 250 deer.

## Get in

Naldugari is the main point to reach the sanctuary. From Naldugari, you can reach the sanctuary either by walking or by a van rickshaw. By van rickshaw, the rate is ₹10.

### By train

Go to Bangaon or Ranaghat from Kolkata (Sealdah railway station) by train and then avail of the option of the bus to get to Naldugari.

### By car

Drive along State Highway 3 to reach Naldugari via Duttafulia.

## Fees and permits

₹50 is the entry fee per person for entering this sanctuary.

## See

* Watch the deer. The best time to watch them is when they are fed by the forest officials. Their feeding time is at 4PM and 9AM.
* Apart from strolling in the forest and watching the Langurs fooling around, you can visit the local villages and enjoy a boat ride down Ichhamati River. The Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to numerous birds and trees.

## Do

Apart from strolling in the forest and watching the Langurs fooling around, you can visit the local villages and enjoy a boat ride down Ichhamati River. Parmadan forest is also home to numerous birds and trees.

## Sleep
### Lodging

* Champadali D.F.O. Rest House and Dormitory (Located on the banks of Ichhamati River), ☏ +91 33 25520968. Booking has to be made in advance. Contact: Divisional Forest Officer, North 24-Paraganas Division, P.O. Barasat, Dist. North 24-Paraganas Double-bed room costs ₹250, 4-bed room costs ₹400 & 7-bed dormitory costs ₹600.
# Gobardanga

A town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Gobardanga (গোবরডাঙ্গা Gobarḍāṅgā) has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days. Their descendants still reside in their ancestral home and maintaining all regulations, worship goddess Durga as per their tradition during Durga Puja.

## Get in
### By train

* 22.88007288.7610181 Gobardanga railway station. (updated Dec 2022)

## See

* 22.87371788.7496271 Gobardanga Zamindar Palace. The Mukhopdahyay family who owns this property originated from Sharsha which is at present-day Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Khelaram Mukhopadhyay of this family built this zamindar house. (updated Dec 2022)
* 22.8733788.750132 Prasannamoyee Kali Temple. Established by then Zamindar Kaliprasanna Mukhopadhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple. It is believed that zamindar Rani Rashmoni came across the temple and she got the idea of establishing the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata. (updated Dec 2022)

## Nearby

* 22.9488.751 Thakurnagar. A small town famous for "Baruni Mela". There are some big markets which play an important role in its economy. Apart from that, you can find a flower market, probably the second largest of the state. You can visit the Thakurbari at Sridham Thakurnagar with 3,000,000-3,500,000 devotees in March or April every year. You can roam around the town during the day and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. There is no hotel accommodation and if you want to stay in Thakurnagar overnight, contact Sridam Thakurnagar Thakur at the Bari office. (updated Dec 2022)
# Lancaster

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### Canada

* Lancaster (Ontario) - a small village near Cornwall (Ontario) on the Ontario-Québec border

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### United States of America

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# Chocó

Chocó is a department in the Pacifica region of Colombia known for its large Afro-Colombian population.

## Cities

* 8.616667-77.3333331 Capurganá
* 5.7125-77.270832 Nuquí
* 5.692277-76.6581923 Quibdó
* 8.658333-77.3663894 Sapzurro

## Other destinations

* 7.8-77.151 Los Katios National Park
* 5.98333-77.351 Utria National Natural Park

## Understand

It is in the west of the country, and is the only Colombian department to have coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. It contains all of Colombia's border with Panama. Its capital is Quibdó.
Chocó has a diverse geography, unique ecosystems and unexploited natural resources. However, its population has one of the lowest standards of living of all departments in Colombia.
In 2005, the ethnic composition of the department was 82% Afro-Colombians, 12% Amerindian or Indigenous, and 5% Whites and Mestizos.
# Utria National Natural Park

Utria National Natural Park is a vast protected natural ara in the Pacifica region of Colombia. It is a remote, lightly traveled park with long, secluded beaches, lagoons and mangrove swamps, offshore coral reefs, and inland rainforests.

## Understand

The park covers an area of more than 54,000 hectares.

### History

The park was established as part of the Colombian national parks system in 1987. Nearby villages (of which there are few) are populated by African-Colombian mestizo communities and remote indigenous settlements of the Embará and the Kunas peoples.

### Landscape

The Pacific coastline is rocky with scattered narrow strips of sandy beaches. By far, most of the landscape is dense jungle covering mountains, which are fairly low with a peak elevation of 1400 meters.

### Flora and fauna

Sea turtles nest on the park's beaches and the area is frequented by humpback whales who come to nest in the lagoon. Whales can be seen from shore as well as boats.
Animals in the park are primarily jungle species like jaguars, pumas, peccaries, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, anteaters, sloths and agoutis. A number of snakes and amphibians live in the park as do about 380 species of bird.

### Climate

The park has a tropical warm, wet climate. It gets more rain than any other area of Colombia with up to 10,000 mm (390 inches) per year. Rain falls on over 300 days per year with February being the driest month.

## Get in

From Medellin Olaya Herrera Airport EOH), take a flight to Nuqui (NQU ). Satena is the only airline to fly this route and tickets cost about COP 300,000. In Nuqui, it is possible to hire a guide service who will take you to the park visitor center by boat (about a 50-minute boat trip).

## Fees and permits

No park fees are charged.
Be aware that the park bans alcohol, pets, firearms, aerosols, and non-biodegradable sunblock. Yellow fever and tetanus vaccines are required at least 10 days before entering the park.

## Get around

Hiking. Sturdy boots are necessary for inland treks.

## Do

* Hiking - there are several trails in the park, mostly through the mangrove swamps close to the shore, these trails are generally easy, the few trails that go inland can be very challenging and require a guide
* Snorkeling and Scuba diving - to the offshore coral reefs or in the lagoon (Ensenada de Ultria)

## Sleep
### Lodging

Cabins are available at the beach.

### Backcountry

Backcountry camping is permitted for those on long-distance treks to the interior of the park.

## Stay safe

Precautions against tropical diseases, dangerous animals, and risks associated with remote jungle environments must be observed. Travelers are required to have medical insurance. Be aware that armed guerrilla groups have been known to operate deep in the jungles.

## Go next

* Uramba Bahía Málaga National Natural Park
* Los Katios National Natural Park
* Quibdó
# Pacifica (Colombia)

The Pacific Lowlands is a region in western Colombia.

## Departments

* Cauca
* Chocó
* Nariño
* Valle del Cauca

## Cities

* 3.877222-77.0266671 Buenaventura
* 3.9-76.3019442 Buga
* 3.44-76.5197223 Cali
* 8.616667-77.3333334 Capurganá
* 0.828889-77.6405565 Ipiales
* 1.21-77.2747226 Pasto
* 2.454167-76.6091677 Popayan
* 3.838722-76.8978068 San Cipriano
* 8.658333-77.3663899 Sapzurro
* 2.610833-76.37888910 Silvia
* 2.583-76.03311 Tierradentro

## Other destinations

* 2.343611-76.4964171 Coconuco
* 2.971389-78.1844442 Isla Gorgona
* 4.002778-81.6088893 Isla Malpelo
* 3.94025-77.364754 Ladrilleros
* 7.8-77.155 Los Katios National Park
* 3.838722-76.8978066 San Cipriano
* 5.98333-77.357 Utria National Natural Park

## Go next

* Andino
* Amazonia
# Tarakeswar

Tarakeswar (Bengali: তারকেশ্বর Tārakeśbar) is a small town in the Hooghly district of West Bengal and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus in India. Home to Baba Taraknath Temple, the temple town experience a huge crowd during the Shravani Mela (July–August).

## Get in
### By train

* 22.882188.01451 Tarakeswar Eastern . One of the busiest railway stations in Hooghly district. It has a six-bedded dormitory. (updated Nov 2022)

### By road

SH 2 and SH 15 pass through Tarakeswar. SH 2 heads west to Kamarpukur, Bishnupur and Mukutmanipur before terminating at Bankura and heads east to Uttarpara, Kolkata, Barrackpore and Berachampa before terminating near Taki.
SH 15 heads north to the Rarh region and south to Howrah and Bagnan before terminating at Gadiara.

## See and do

* 22.8854488.017471 Baba Taraknath Temple. An at-chala temple dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Taraknath. It is believed to be built in 1729 by Raja Bharamalla of Bishnupur. Close by are the shrines of Kali and Lakshmi Narayan. There's also a nat mandir (dancing hall) in front. The temple features four roofs above the sanctum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. It is also claimed to be one of the Jyotirlinga shrines of Mahadeva. (updated Aug 2022)
* 22.8858988.0162 Dudhpukur (Milk Tank) (N of the temple). The tank is believed to fulfil the prayers of those taking a dip in it. According to mythology, the tank was originally filled with milk (Bengali: দুধ dudh) for the purification of the body, soul and mind. (updated Dec 2022)

## Sleep

* 22.8857888.014891 Nataraj Tourism Property (Tarakeswar Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 9732509927, tarakeswartouristlodge@gmail.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. Run by West Bengal Tourism. ₹2,000–3,500 per room. (updated Jan 2025)
* 22.88878388.0143252 Tarakeswar Guest House. (updated Jul 2022)

## Nearby

* 22.9561288.031941 Dasghara (12 km (7.5 mi) north of Tarakeswar). Attractions include the Gopinath temple (a Mughal-era terracotta temple) and a colonial-era garden with marble statues. (updated Dec 2022)

## Go next

* Kamarpukur
# Gadiara

A village at the confluence of the Hooghly and Rupnarayan rivers, Gadiara is considered to be an ideal destination for weekend tourists and makes a good escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Kolkata and Howrah.

## Get in

Gadiara is about 50 km (31 mi) south of Howrah.

### By bus

Regular buses are available from Esplanade in Kolkata. Bagnan–Garchumuk bus is available via the Shyampur bus stop and Shyampur–Gadiara bus is available from the Shyampur Bus stop.

### By train

Local trains are available from Howrah for Bagnan. Local conveyance bus, auto from Bagnan to Gadiara via Shyampur.

### By car

From Howrah, drive down NH 16 up to Bagnan (46 km (29 mi)) and turn left to Shivpur (33 km (21 mi)). The picnic spot is 1 km (0.62 mi) beyond Shivpur.

### By ferry

People who want to visit via Diamond Harbour can go there by ferry from Raichak, which is available from 5PM to 5.30PM.
* 22.221988.03961 Gadiara Ferry Terminal.

## See and do

The confluence of the Hooghly and the Rupnarayan rivers is the main sight in the town. The rivers are extremely wide here and the surroundings have a typical rural atmosphere. You can also enjoy river cruises in country boats. Picnic spots are available in the tourist complex.
* Gadiara Fort. In the 18th century, the British built a fort at this place to guard the entrance by the river against river pirates. However, the fort is now in ruins and is visible at low tides. (updated Oct 2022)

## Buy

Flowers made of coconut leaf.

## Eat and drink

Good Indian food at a reasonable price is available at New Chalantika Tourist Lodge. Basic local fast food stalls are situated near the bus stand. A bar is also there, open from 11AM to 11PM. Local green coconut is also available near the river bank.

## Sleep

* 22.22126788.0490441 Roopmanjari Tourism Property (Rupnarayan Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 3214 263125. AC and non-AC rooms are available. Sheds and open ground for picnics available. Bookings can also be done from Tourism Centre in Kolkata. ₹2,600 per room. (updated Jan 2025)
* New Chalantika Tourist Lodge, AC & Non-AC rooms ₹250-₹350-₹700, Reservation from Kolkata Phone 09433585945. Lodge direct phone: 03214-263108/127 Mob: 09732583213

## Nearby

* 22.3483388.072641 Garchumuk. Another picnic spot, this time at the confluence of Damodar and Hooghly rivers. There's a deer park at Garchumuk. (updated Oct 2022)

## Go next

* Diamond Harbour
* Geonkhali
# Raiganj

Raiganj is a town in the Northern Plains (West Bengal)‎ of West Bengal, famous for the Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary with different species of birds.

## Get in
### By train

* 25.618788.12851 Raiganj NFR . (updated Jul 2023)

### By bus

* 25.611688.12892 North Bengal State Transport Corporation Bus Stand & Garage.

## See and do

* 25.63788.1211 Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kulik Bird Sanctuary) (It is located 4 km north from the centre of Raiganj town). Several types of migratory birds arrive here each year from South Asian countries and coastal regions. They start arriving from June. The migratory species includes open-bill storks, egrets, night herons and cormorants. The resident birds are kites, flycatchers, owls, kingfishers, woodpeckers, drongoes, etc. Ornithologically, Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is a very important heronry.

## Buy

There is some shopping malls which are Wah Bazar, Style Bazar, M.Bazar, Ajjkal, Srinivas, Smart Bazar, Kalayan's RoyalEnfield, Honda, Hero, Sujuki showroom etc. And City Centre is demandable shopping mall for people of Raiganj.

## Eat

* Mangalam (Hotel Vinayak), 371 Mahatma Gandhi Road, ☏ +91 9475474072. Pure vegetarian AC restaurant
Diamond Restaurant, Sourav Restaurant, K2, Kathi role, Pizza Hut, Haji Biriyani etc.

## Drink

Basak Special Drink, Coffee Cafe Day, Tea House, Karnojora Fruit Bear Centre, Coffee House etc

## Sleep

* 25.636288.11891 Dinantey Tourism Property (Raiganj Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 33 2485917. Run by West Bengal Tourism. ₹1,200–1,400 per room. (updated Jan 2025)
* 25.617988.12532 Hotel Vinayak, 371 Mahatma Gandhi Road, ☏ +91 3523 242082, +91 9933921321, +91 9800484871. ₹600-2,200.
* Hotel Mamata's, N.S.Road, Above Raymond's Showroom, ☏ +91 3523 - 214094, +91 - 98045 16673, hotelmamats@gmail.com. ₹400-1,000.
* Hotel Puspak, Devi Nagar, ☏ +91 3523-223070, +91 3523 223250, +91 8900520520, +91 9434140926, puspak520@gmail.com. ₹100-1,500.
* 25.625788.12993 Hotel Nataraj, NS Road, ☏ +91 3526 252007. With restaurant and bar
* 25.625188.12954 Kanishka, Tulshitala.
* 25.609488.12395 Champak Brahma.

## Go next

* Malda
* Balurghat
* Siliguri
* Jalpaiguri
# Western DRC

Western DR Congo is a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It includes the capital city and the provinces of Bandundu and Bas Congo.

## Cities

* -4.32194415.3119441 Kinshasa – DRC's capital
* -5.8513.052 Boma
* -5.13415.05843 Kisantu - known for its large cathedral and botanical gardens
* -5.81666713.4833334 Matadi
* -5.2514.8666675 Mbanza-Ngungu - home to the extensive Thysville Caves

## Other destinations

* -5.7512.751 Mangroves National Park
* -4.777314.90582 Zongo Falls

## Get around

Travelling in the DRC is difficult, however the western part has a slightly higher standard compared to other parts of the country. Route nationale 1 is the principal road between Kinshasa, Matadi and Boma. This road is paved and in general decent condition, most other roads are not.
Passenger trains also runs between Kinshasa and Matadi several times per week.
# Matura National Park

Matura National Park is an environmentally sensitive area in Trinidad, in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.

## Understand

The park is bounded by three villages: the eponymous 10.6647-61.07311 Matura, 10.706-61.02322 Salybia on the east coast, and 10.829-61.05043 Grande Riviere on the north coast. It is best known for its hikes, waterfalls, and nature viewing, particularly of sea turtles.

### Landscape

The park is mountainous, constituting part of a mountain range that crosses northern Trinidad from west to east.

### Climate

Tropical, with the wet season occurring during the second half of the year. Temperatures are consistent (and warm) year-round, but reduce slightly at higher elevations.

## See

A popular hiking spot accessible via the Rio Seco Trail at the Bajnath Estate is 10.7352-61.03511 Rio Seco Waterfall. It's about an hour's hike each way coming from the estate, but come during the dry season.
* 10.725-61.03142 Bajnath's Estate Hummingbird Sanctuary, Salybia Matura Trace, ☏ +1 868 728-7386, bgsltd.tt@gmail.com. 8AM-5PM; by appointment. A privately-owned estate within the park, at Rio Seco near the waterfall. You can (and should) book tours or passes through their website for four or eight hours, with the full-day excursion going to the falls. Food is provided at the sanctuary. (updated Jan 2025)
* Turtle Village Trust, ☏ +1 868 667-8471, info@turtlevillagetrust.org. The Trust supports turtle watching sites in Matura, Grande Riviere, and Toco. (updated Jan 2025)

## Buy

Hummingbird-themed mugs can be purchased at Bajnath's Estate or through their website.

## Eat

Full meals, drinks, and buffets are available at Bajnath's Estate on their tour packages.

## Sleep
### Lodging

* 10.827-61.04871 Acajou Hotel, 209 Paria Main Road, Grande Riviere, ☏ +1 868 670-3771, info@acajoutrinidad.com. Country cottages just north of the park border in Grande Riviere, with a restaurant and easy beach access. Good starting point for hiking or turtle watching. (updated Jan 2025)
* 10.7046-61.02652 Queen's Beach Salybia Nature Resort, Toco Main Rd, Salybia, ☏ +1 868 226-1456, qbsalybia@gmail.com. A beachfront hotel in Salybia, a village at the junction of the Toco Main Road and Salybia Matura Trace, the road to the Estate and the national park. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, lounge, and shop. (updated Jan 2025)

### Camping

* Friday's Riverside Retreat, Matura, ☏ +1 868 322-5608, fridaysriversideretreat@gmail.com. A campsite. You can rent tents ranging in size and cost, or bring them to camp here. (updated Jan 2025)

### Backcountry
## Go next

* Arima is a major town to the southwest of the park
# Aleutian Islands

The Aleutian Islands are a chain of island to the west of Southwestern Alaska.

## Cities

* 51.872-176.6361 Adak - the westernmost municipality in the United States and the southernmost city in Alaska, home to an unusually large and sophisticated airport, a former naval base
* 54.134083-165.77452 Akutan
* 53.87361-166.536673 Unalaska - the chief center of population, and the largest fisheries port in the U.S. by volume caught, on Unalaska/Dutch Harbor island

## Understand

The Aleutian Islands are made up of more than 200 islands which are divided into 6 major groups. The archipelago is 1,800 km (1,100 mi) long, dividing the Pacific Ocean from the Bering Sea. Some of them are west of the 180th meridian, and thus in the eastern hemisphere.

## Get in

* Adak Airport - flights from Anchorage and Cold Bay.
* Unalaska Airport

## See

* The impressive Museum of the Aleutians, within easy walking distance of the Grand Aleutian Hotel, traces the Aleutian culture from prehistory and the Russian America period to WWII and the present. The museum is best known for its collection of Aleut grass baskets, but for many visitors the most interesting exhibit is devoted to the mummy caves of the Aleutian Islands.
* Unalaska is dominated by the Church of the Holy Ascension, the oldest Russian-built church still standing in the country. It was built in 1825 and then enlarged in 1894, when its floor plan was changed from to a pekov (the shape of a crucifix). On Broadway overlooking the bay, the church and its onion domes are a photographer's delight. The church contains almost 700 pieces of art, ranging from Russian Orthodox icons and books to the largest collection of 19th-century paintings in Alaska. The best time to view the church and its icons is at 18:00 on Saturday when staff members give an informal 30-minute tour just before service. Outside the church is a small graveyard, where the largest grave marker belongs to Baron Nicholas Zass. Born in 1825 in Archangel, Russia, he eventually became bishop of the Aleutian Islands and all of Alaska, before his death in 1882. Next door to the graveyard is the Bishop's House.
# Touba

Touba is in Central Senegal.

## Understand

Touba is the destination for the Grand Magal, an annual religious pilgrimage observed by Mouride Brotherhood, one of the four Islamic Sufi orders (tariqa) in Senegal. Annually, up to three million people participate in pilgrimage.

## Get in

While there is no scheduled passenger railway service to Touba as of 2024, there has been seasonal services transporting pilgrims to the Grand Magal.
* 14.8473-15.87671 Touba railway station (Gare de Touba). (updated Jan 2025)

## See

* 14.8667-15.86671 Great Mosque of Touba. Largest mosque in Touba and spiritual home of the Mouride brotherhood, the major Sufi order in Senegal. Construction of the mosque started in 1887 but not completed until 1963. Within the mosque's compounds are shrines as well as a large Islamic library. (updated Jan 2025)

## Do

* Grand Magal of Touba. (updated Oct 2018)