Last Updated on June 26, 2025 by admin

Kolkata is the cultural capital of India. Being one of the metropolitan cities in India there are millions of people traveling in and out of the city regularly. The city of Kolkata offers lots to tourists visiting the city. You can plan an outstation trip from Kolkata as there is a lot to explore outside Kolkata as well. If you want to plan an outstation trip from Kolkata, Bharat Taxi is here to cover all your taxi requirements. Here are a few top outstation destinations from Kolkata within 200 KM.

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Top 10 Tourist Places Near Kolkata Within 200 KM

Tourists and locals looking for a quick get away from the hustle bustle of Kolkata city, here are your top destinations within 200 KM.

  1. Digha

Digha is an exciting place to travel with rocky beaches and the sound of those waves crashing. You can enjoy many water activities when you are in Digha. Travel with friends, family and spend time in leisure. Strolling around the beaches at night is also super fun. You can also enjoy sea food at its best in Digha.

DIgha is one of the top tourist destinations in West Bengal. This beach town attracts lots of tourists from Kolkata. Digha is a popular getaway destination for tourists and locals of Kolkata. So lets get started with the fun and travel to Digha.

Distance: 185 KM
Route: via NH16 and NH16B
Travel Time: 260 Minutes

  1. Gangasagar Island

One of the most visited and spiritual destinations for Hindus around the world is Gangasagar. As the saying goes”Saare Tirth Baar Baar, Gangasagar Ek Baar” devotees do visit Gangasagar at least once in their lifetime. Hindus from all over the world come here to take a dip and wash off their sins. Devotees also visit Kapil Muni Ashram and pray for well being of their family and friends. 

If you want to travel to Gangasagar island you need to travel till Kakdwip and take a ferry boat to the island. Usually ferries are available every 20-30 minutes, so you don’t have to wait much at the dock station. 

Distance: 90 KM
Route: via Diamond Harbour Road and NH12
Travel Time: 160 Minutes

  1. Sundarbans

Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for unique flora fauna and Royal Bengal Tigres. Tourists often visit Sunderbans to enjoy the natural beauty of the place and boat safari around the jungle. It’s a very unique experience to enjoy a boat ride with forest on both sides and explore all types of animals around. You can also plan a nightstay in Sunderbans in any good resort and experience the thrill of staying in the jungle. 

Traveling to Sunderbans, you need to get down at a ferry point i.e Godkhali. At the ferry point you can book a boat ride for a tour or to go to your resort. During the trip you can also get down to a very small village and take a peek at their lives. 

Distance: 190 KM
Route: via SH3

Travel Time: 150 Minutes

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  1. Mayapur

City of Mayapur is one of the most important pilgrim centres for Krishna devotees around the world. Mayapur holds the famous ISKON temple and pilgrims visit this temple in huge numbers. This place has a very calm and peaceful atmosphere and you feel the spirituality the moment you enter the temple premise  

You can also plan to stay in Mayapur and chant “Hare Krishna” throughout the day and night. Devotees of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu also visit ISKON, Mayapur. Feel the spirituality and positiveness  

Distance: 140 KM
Route: via NH12

Travel Time: 180 Minutes

  1. Shantiniketan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a delight for history lovers. Shantiniketan is another peaceful and calm place just a few hours drive from Kolkata. If you want to know more about the rich history and heritage of the Tagor family, you need to visit Shantiniketan. You can roam around the premises of Shantiniketan and know a lot about the culture, history and heritage of Bengal. 

Distance: 160 KM
Route: via NH19 and NH114

Travel Time: 240 Minutes

  1. Bakkhali

Bakkhali is another beach town in West Bengal, where locals from Kolkata travel to get away from busy life. It’s not as crowded as other popular commercial beaches, so you can spend time with yourself and nature. Take long walks along the beaches, enjoy local sea food and spend time in absolute leisure.

You can also travel to Henry Island which is just 8 KM away from Bakkhali. Henry Islands is also a great tourist destination and attracts lots of tourists. 

Distance: 125 KM
Route: via NH12

Travel Time: 185 Minutes

  1. Taki

Taki is a small town in 24 North Parganas of West Bengal. Located by the Ichamati River, Taki is a peaceful town with a calm and natural atmosphere. People from Kolkata do visit this place to take time off there day to day routine life. Ichamati river is the border between India and Bangladesh and a boat ride is just magnificent. 

Distance: 70 KM
Route: via Basanti Hwy

Travel Time: 150 Minutes

  1. Tarkeshwar

A small city in Hoogly district has lots of Shiva devotees every year. Tarkeshwar is among the 12 jyotirlinga temples of India and an important spiritual destination for Hindu devotees all around the world. 

Distance: 60 KM
Route: via NH19

Travel Time: 120 Minutes

  1. Chandannagar

Another small city in the Hoogly district which attracts tourists from Kolkata and nearby areas. Chandannagar first came into existence when French East India Company took over the area and made Chandannagar combining 2-3 nearby villages. The city of Chandannagar still has French style building, museum and many more structures.

Distance: 47 KM
Route: via Delhi Rd

Travel Time: 90 Minutes

  1. Gangani

Gangani is also known as the “Grand Canyon of Bengal” and a famous tourist spot. People come here for picnics and sightseeing of the natural beauty around the area. 

Distance: 140 KM
Route: via Garhbeta – Kamarpukur Rd

Travel Time: 290 Minutes

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Booking outstation taxis with Bharat Taxi is also very simple and easy. You can call, email or make a booking via their website. You will receive booking confirmation on mail and on whatsapp. Driver details will also be shared with you one day before the journey.