Chilkigarh Kanak Aranya - National forest in Khat Gerya - Jhargram, India

Visit to Kanak Durga Temple gives a thrilling experience of natural beauty. It is about 14 km away from Jhargram town. The century-old temple is located in the forest beside a small charming river named Dulung. Several rare species of trees, birds and monkeys can be seen here. There's a spot called Kendua on the way to Kanak Durga. Migratory birds visit the area in winter. A half an hour visit through the dense forest gives a charming experience.

The beautiful and dense forest is a pleasant sight for sore eyes! The Chilkigarh kanak aranya is a biodiversity hotspot and has been declared as a National Biodiversity Heritage Site. It is also known as the Chilkigarh Sacred Grove. It is situated approximately 15km from Jhargram (nearest railway station) and is accessible only by road. There is an entrance fee of Rs.5 per person. There is a car parking fee of Rs. 50. There is a small accommodation facility also available. A small path leads through the forest towards Dulung River bank as well as Kanak Durga temple. The forest is home to 433 types of medicinal and rare plants. It is also home to several species of animals including amphibians, birds, monkeys, butterfies, and reptiles among others. There is a huge population of Langurs in the vicinity. They are harmless although having food in front of them can lead to snatching.

Superb place to sit and relax. They have many different species of trees and plants. Trees have a info board with its species information. Earlier they had boating here, now its closed. Be ware of monkeys. They don't hurt directly but they can snatch food items from you.

The Chilkigarh "Kanakdurga" temple is surrounded by a deep forest that is almost like a rain forest. This forest is known as "Kanak Aranya". The river "Dulung" flows through this forest. This forest land is a protected sanctuary declared by the Government of West Bengal. There are hundreds of different types of plants here. There are many herbs. There are numerous monkeys and various species of birds, butterflies, snakes etc. in the forest. In the middle of the forest is the temple of Goddess "Kanakdurga" founded by the "Dhabaldev" dynasty. The atmosphere of this temple surrounded by forest is very calm and solemn. Every day many people from different places come to see this "Kanakaaranya" and Goddess "Kanakadurga".

Lovely Place with more than 350 species of Flora and blessed with Maa Kanak Durga and Mahadev

Best place to spend time.you can find many rare species of plants here.

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Awesome place to visit. you gonna love this place..