Santragachi Jheel Overview
Ranked 3 of 13 sightseeing in Howrah Santragachi Jheel (lake), spanning an area of 32 acres is a safe haven of migratory winter birds, arriving from far away destinations, especially during December and January. The lake, nestled in the central part of Howrah city, is located at a distance of 10 km from Kolkata.
Visitors can view birds like goose, cotton pygmy goose, comb duck, etc. at the lake, the special attraction being lesser whistling ducks. The Forest Department of West Bengal maintains Santragachi Jheel. Moreover, the Forest Ministry of the state is also taking initiatives to transform the jheel into a ‘wildlife conservation centre’.
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Must visit place for Birds lovers
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Santragachi Jheel
Amitava Sasmal
12th Jan 17
Paradise for bird lovers
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Santragachi Jheel
Amitava Sasmal
12th Jan 17
Travellers recommend
Length of visit: 1-2hrs
Best Time: During Sunset
Facilities available
Food available for purchase- Bathroom facilities
- Camera/Video allowed
- Wearing of shoes/footwear allowed
Timing, fees and more
Other Details
- Famous for:
- Lakes
- Entry:
- free
Swakhar Pachal
105 reviews
An ordinary jheel
The Jheel is just beside of Santragachi railway station and near about 14 km from Kolkata. The easiest and cheapest way to reach Santragachi is just take a local train from Howrah station towards Medinipur (Kharagpur local, Medinipur local, Panskura local). Santragachi is just after three stations from Howrah station (nearly 10 km. ) and it costs you only 5 rupees. From Santragachi station one can don't need any transport to reach the jheel. It is just beside of the railway station. The jheel is a normal water body actually, but in winter it becomes a birdwatchers paradise. Annually a lot of migratory birds especially water birds are visit the Jheel every winter.
Mridul Seksharia
1 review
Awesome natural beauty
Awesome natural beauty with lots of birds creating an aura of peace. Soothing jheel sound with cool breeze is a perfect place to make one's day pleasant. Will recommend everyone to visit once in a lifetime ;)
Su Kannya
1 review
Awesome place for bird lovers
Santragachi jheel is an ordinary jheel during the whole year but when the winter comes it take a different view. From the 9th month of the year, birds from Siberia and many other place come to this place to migrate. Their whole day tweeting sounds so good. It is nice option for a day trip of bird lovers and photographers. It is also pleasant for family trip also. It is easy to access from Howrah station also. Good and hygienic food can be bought from the nearby shops. Just have a lot and enjoy.
