GANGANI (Grand Canyon of Bengal)
DirectionGangani is widely known as “Grand Canyon of Bengal” is a famous tourist & picnic spot situated by the town of Garhbeta of Paschim Medinipur district at a distance of 55 Km from Midnapore Town. It comprises of natural hills around the River Shilabati, locally known as “Shilai River”. The rains and seasonal variations, over time, have resulted in the formation of spectacular geological structures. These beautiful canyons like formations overlooking the river attract people from all corners of the state. During the winters, it attracts diverse migratory bird species. The place is situated on the banks of river Shilabati Gangani is locally popular as “Gangani Danga” or “Gangani Khola”.
Details of Tourist Place
- Block : Garhbeta-I
- Name of Nearby Government Accommodation : WBSEDCL Guest House, Burdge Town, Midnapore(Manager (HR&A) Mob: 8900799026), Vidya Sagar University Guest House (Registrar Mob: 9434111115)
- Name and Contact no. of Nearest Police Station : Garhbeta Police Station, 03227265028
- Name of nearest Railway station : Garhbeta
- Name of nearest highway through which we can reach the tourist spot : NH 60
- BDO Contact No. : 8348691738
- BMOH Contact No.: 7044054950
- OC/IC PS Contact No. : 9147888625
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India, which is approx 136.9 K.M. from Paschim Medinipur.
By Train
The distance between Howrah to Garbeta approx 170 K.M. by train.Some of these trains are Rupasibangla Exp (12883), Hwh Purulia Exp (12827), Aranyak Express (12885), etc.From Garbeta to Gangani is about approx 6 km by road.
By Road
The distance between Kolkata to Paschim Medinipur approx 132 K.M. by road. From Kolkata via NH-6 (Mumbai-Kolkata Highway) by bus or car to reach Paschim Medinipur within 3 hour’s journey.From Medinipur to Gangani is about approx 55 km by road via NH14.