Did you go to Digha or Mandarmani on a short two-day vacation and get bored? Mind telling you to go somewhere else? But you want to taste a sea nearby? But let your destination be 'Digha of North Bengal'. You must be thinking, North Bengal means mountains. How to taste the sea again? Don't be surprised, here are some great offbeat addresses for you to find.
The Bhatra Bill of Maldah is known as the 'Digha of North Bengal'. The Tangon river takes a terrible shape during the monsoons. The surrounding low lands, became Toitumbur in bill water. Light ripples are also seen in the water during monsoons. Which can give you a taste of the sea. With open blue sky. Which will help you to become one with nature. If you want to get a better taste of the sea, you can take a boat ride. There are various eateries around the bill. You can get the opportunity of Petpujo while enjoying the natural beauty. The amount of water in the bill decreases in winter. So at that time the beauty also decreased a little. So if you want to visit Bhatara Bill, it is better to go in monsoon.
How to go?
Train from Howrah, Kolkata or Sealdah station to reach Maldah Town station. From there you can go to Bhatara Bill by booking a toto or a car. You can rent a car from Rathbari Mor.
By road you have to go towards Sahapur village panchayat via Itahar and Gajol. Bhatra Bill is about 5 km from Suryapur area of National Highway Bypass.
Where will you stay?:
You have to stay in Maldah Town to see Bhatara Bill. You can rent a hotel or lodge near the station. Catching the train from there is also convenient. It is also easy to go to Bhatara Bill by renting a car or toto.
So don't delay any longer. Pack your bags and leave as soon as possible. I swear, a little vacation wouldn't hurt.