Things to do in Baranti, West Bengal
Baranti is a small tribal village in the Santuri in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated beside Baranti Lake.
11 places to visit in and around Baranti, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Garh Panchkot
Garh Panchkot, meaning "Fort of the Five Clans", is a ruined fort located in the eastern part of India at the foothills of Panchet Hill in the district of Purulia, West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 2Baranti Lake
- 3Biharinath
Biharinath is the tallest hill of Bankura District, in the Indian state of West Bengal., and one of the dense forest areas of the district. It is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
Wikipedia - 4Baranti Hill
- 5Muradi Hill
- 6Panchet Dam
Panchet Dam was the last of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Damodar River at Panchet in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, and opened in 1959.
Wikipedia - 7Panchet Hill
Panchet Hill, referred to in Bengali as Panchakot Pahar, is located in Neturia at the north-eastern end of Purulia district, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 8Susunia
Susunia is a hill of southern West Bengal, India. It is known for its holy spring, flora and the rock faces on which many mountaineers of the region developed relevant experience.
Wikipedia - 9Joychandi Pahar
Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in the Indian state of West Bengal in Purulia district. It is 2 kilometres from the subdivisional town of Raghunathpur and 4 kilometres from Adra town.
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Baranti by interest
- Good with kids: Baranti Lake, Nehru Park, Burnpur
- Lesser-known places: Panchet Hill, Nehru Park, Burnpur, Sacred Heart Church, Asansol
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Baranti
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 16°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 21°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 48 mm |
| May | Hot | 33°C | 118 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 31°C | 219 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 329 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 291 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 237 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 99 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 9 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 17°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Baranti
- Nearest railway station: Ramkanali Junction (RKI), 8 km away.
- Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 41 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Baranti costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Baranti is not included.
Compare Baranti with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baranti | – | Oct–Mar | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Murulia | 4 km | Oct–Mar | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Parbeliya | 6 km | Oct–Mar | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Garh Panchkot | 8 km | Oct–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Biharinath | 11 km | Oct–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Baranti; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Baranti?
The best known are Garh Panchkot, Baranti Lake, Biharinath, Baranti Hill, Muradi Hill.
When is the best time to visit Baranti?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Baranti?
Nearest railway station: Ramkanali Junction (RKI), 8 km away. Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 41 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Baranti cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Baranti is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.