How to Reach

🚆 By Train + Road

  1. Train from Kolkata (Howrah Junction)
    • Board a train to Barabhum (~3 hours) or Purulia Junction (~4 hours) .
  2. From Barabhum to Duarsini More
    • Barabhum station is around 17.9 km from the camp..
    • From Barabhum, take a local bus or shared taxi to Duarsini More (≈ 1.4 km from the camp) .
  3. Final Stretch (1–2 km)
    • The camp typically arranges a pick-up from Duarsini More to the site, which lies about 1–2 km into the forest.

🚐  By Road Directly from Kolkata

  • Kolkata → Purulia by NH19 → Baghmundi via Purulia–Baghmundi Road → Duarsini More → Sonkupi Camp.
  • Total driving time: ~5–6 hours depending on traffic and stops.

✈️ By Air

  • Nearest airports:
    • Ranchi Airport (~75 km)
    • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata (~280 km)
  • From airport, hire a taxi to Baghmundi and proceed as noted.

Summary Table

Mode Route Summary
Train+Bus Howrah → Barabhum/Purulia → Bus to Duarsini More → Camp pickup
Road Drive Kolkata → NH19 → Purulia → Baghmundi → Duarsini → Camp via booking pickup.
Flight Ranchi/Kolkata Airport → Taxi to Baghmundi → Duarsini → Camp