Jhilimili
About Jhilimili
Far From City: 64 kms from city center
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About Jhilimili
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Time Required:2-3 hrs
Tusu Festival
One of the most important events that are held in Jhilimili is the annual 'Tusu' festival, which is also a major attraction in the region. The tribes in Jhilimili celebrate Tusu Parab during mid- January somewhere close to the festival of Makara Sankranti, where they worship Goddess Tusu. The festival is celebrated on the bank of River Kangsabati. The tribals from various places flock here to sell different items and enjoy the music and dance celebrations. The happy clamour of people singing and dancing coupled with the hustle and bustle of the market convert this serene natural beauty to a hub of activity and colours.
Accommodation and Lodges in Jhilimili
Being a popular weekend holiday spot, quite a few options of lodgings are available in Jhilimili. The most popular one in this category would be the Rimil Lodge, which is located right in the middle of the forest itself and overlooks the beautiful scenery of this attraction. The staff is quite friendly and delicious food is available in the lodge itself, but the prices are a bit towards the higher end of the spectrum. Other similar hotels and lodges in Jhilimili include Hotel Aparajita, Ahla Lodge, Hotel Amrapali, Peerless Resort, Sonajhuri Prakriti Bhraman Kendra, Charulata Resort and Charulata Panchapally Tourist Complex.
Best time to visit Jhilimili
Winter months of November to February is the best time to visit Jhilimili.
How to Reach Jhilimili
The easiest and the cheapest way to reach Jhilimili is through a car, whereby it takes one approximately 2-3 hours to reach there. CSTC buses are available from Esplanade for Bandwan Purulia via Jhilimili and depart at 6:15 PM, while SBSTC buses are available from Esplanade for Jhilimili via Bankura at 2:20 PM, Mukutmanipur at 3:35 PM and Ranibandh at 9:00 PM. You can also board a bus from Jhargram via Mukutmanipur or Jhargram to Raghunathpur via Jhilimili.
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Tips
1. Carry light woollens when you visit this destination as it tends to get cold2. Carry some snacks for those untimely munchies3. Keep your surroundings clean
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