Mukutmanipur Should Be the Next Spot to Satiate Your Wanderlust

We often feel stressed out and crumple under work pressure by going through the monotonous work schedules day in and day out. A rejuvenating escape is what we earnestly desire for. Mukutmanipur is a place where you can enjoy the serene beauty of nature to your heart’s content.

Mukutmanipur, a small town in India at Bankura district of West Bengal, is located at the juxtaposition of the rivers Kangsabati and Kumari. The place is not far away from Bengal-Bihar border. To provide irrigational facilities to an extensive area, a huge water dam reservoir was built up in 1956 to color the vision of the then chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The place is also famous for a man-made earthen water barrage that is claimed to be the longest one of its kind in the world. The barrage was made with a sole view to channelizing the two rivers Kangsabati and Kumari into the drought affected districts namely Midnapore, Purulia and obviously Bankura for extending irrigational facilities in summer.

This small hamlet is one of the favorite picnic spots for the enthusiasts. The quaint serene beauty of the place will surely quench your thrust for a relief for your weary soul. The place is miles away from the hustle-bustle of city lives and therefore, is a perfect destination for a leisurely walk while basking in the picaresque beauty of nature. The long stretch of transparent bluish water is an irresistible attraction and one can hardly resist the temptation of a boat ride here. The place is a photographers’ delight. The hilly place unveils its pristine beauty at its best at the time of sunrise and sunset.

Mukutmanipur is also dotted with many species of flora and fauna. Sprawling green surrounding the bluish water of the lake presents a unique and majestic contrast of color that is quite relaxing for your thirsty eyes for panoramic beauty.


You can also drop a visit to Ambikanagar, four Km. away from Mukutmanipur to see the ruins of a Jain temple. It is a little known fact that it is the tribal community of Mukutmanipur whose brilliant craftsmanship into a myriad of items with bamboo sticks and Saboi grass draws attention of many who admire such artistic excellence and do not squeak on splurging huge bulk to avail such items to deck up their interiors.


Mukutmanipur is not a virgin beauty as every year a great number of tourists visit the place. One can easily get at there. Train service is available from Howrah though one can easily available the bus service from Calcutta too. A short trip to Mukutmanipur at the weekends will surly satiates your itchy feet.