Patal Ghar ...A Hobbit village
Patal Ghar ...A Hobbit village
If you have finally resolved to spend a weekend getaway in Purulia. Then it is a Great decision! However, your next logical question arises: how many days do you really need to stay? Two days? Three days? Or even a whole week? In PatalGhar, our hobbit-style cottages amidst the Matha Forest, we receive this same query daily. There is not necessarily a definitive answer. Nevertheless, over the years of hosting thousands of guests, we have been able to develop an accurate equation. Here’s how.
Purulia is generally perceived as a one-day visit destination from the city of Kolkata. This is quite erroneous. There are many forests, falls, tribes, and caves here, which cannot be covered in just one day. In other words, for a weekend tour in Purulia, you will have to spend a minimum of two days here to really enjoy anything worthwhile. Haste in covering this region will mean not being able to cover the hiking trails, night treks, and such other things that make this place so unique.
A proper weekend getaway in Purulia should preferably be of 2 days and 3 nights for most individuals.
How? Here is the answer:
Thus, 3 days will be sufficient. You are not running around from one place to another. You can actually breathe in the fresh air of the forest.
There are many activities in your weekend getaway in Purulia. On the contrary, the problem is to fit all the activities into your schedule.
When staying at PatalGhar, you will have an opportunity to enjoy:
For example, one afternoon will not be enough for you to hike to Dowri Nala and attend the Chhau performance. You will be too tired, not relaxed. That is why we recommend that you divide these activities between two days.
Of course, not everyone will be able to manage to give three days at hand, but it does not matter either.
Here is how you can spend just two days in Purulia:
Alternatively, one may swap the cave exploration for the dance performance, depending on one’s preferences.
If you can make it last for four or five days, all the better. Following the initial busy day of exploration, most tourists are happy to simply relax and take in the forest atmosphere, doing absolutely nothing for a while.
By extending your weekend getaway in Purulia, you get:
Furthermore, by extending your stay, you have time to develop a true bond with the destination.
Until the creation of PatalGhar, all accommodations near Purulia were relatively unremarkable. One would have a room, possibly an overlook view, but nothing else. So we created round-door hobbit cottages with environmentally friendly construction material at the center of the Matha Forest.
After that, we provided activities that really engage visitors in their experience: jungle walk at night, tribal show, and cave trekking. The connection between a “visit” and a “visit with experiences” is really time. Two to three days will change your experience here from just being accommodation to memories of a shire-like retreat.
But before booking, do take note of the following tips:
The ideal time to visit is from October to February, when there is good weather for trekking
Note, though, that bookings should be done ahead of time, particularly during peak weekends, because cottages tend to be fully occupied.
Now comes the question of how many days you require to explore Purulia? If you don’t have enough time, then two days will provide you with a perfect weekend getaway in Purulia with treks and cultural experiences. However, if you can squeeze three days into your schedule, then you will be able to go back home with more memorable moments than a rush here and there. At PatalGhar, we believe it’s not about crossing off a place from your list; rather, it’s about experiencing something.
The practical answer is two days, which will give you enough time to enjoy one trek, a cave exploration, or a cultural performance.
Yes. The hobbit cottages and tents that we have are equally good for individual travellers, couples, or families, being spacious and having beautiful surroundings outside of each accommodation.
Not necessarily. It is possible to rent a car from PatalGhar, and this way, the trekking and cave sites are easy to reach.
There are such pre-bookable services as Chhau dance performances, tribal dances, treks, bamboo chicken meals, and barbeques on bonfire evenings.
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