Biharinath Hill

Biharinath is the highest hill of Bankura district in West Bengal. This hill is located amidst one of the dense forests of Bankura district. There is a famous temple situated on the hill. The temple is dedicated to lord shiva and the hill is named after him. This temple is easily accessible since cars reach upto the gate of the temple. So, there is no problem for aged people to reach there. At the time of Hindu festival Shiva ratri, a large fair used to take place here. A park is also there and anyone can spend time inside the park. Trekking option is also there, so trekkers can visit this place and enjoy the nature with adventure.

How to reach Biharinath Hill

By Rail or Train : Biharinath hill is situated in between two well known stations. One is Damodar Junction which is about 15 kilometers from Biharinath and another one is Madhukunda station which is about 13 kilometers from Biharinath. Local vehicles are available from both the stations to reach Baranti.

The best way to reach Baranti from Kolkata by train is to catch a train up to Asansole. Then take a cab to reach Biharinath. It is about 15 kilometers by road from Asansole to Baranti and takes more or less 45 minutes to reach.

By Road : To reach Biharinath from Kolkata you need to drive via Durgapur Expressway, Andal, Kajora, Jemua, Ranipur and Mutukbani. The total distance between Kolkata and Baranti is about 220 kilometers.

By Air : Kolkata airport or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport is the nearest airport to Biharinath Hill. The distance between these two places is about 225 kilometers by road. You can reach Biharinath from here directly by cab by pre booking method or can get train from Howrah or Sealdah station up to Asansole and then Up to Damodar Junction or Madhukunda station by Adra line.