Jhargram Offbeat: Discover 'Tenida's Jungle' Knakrajhore, a Southern Bengal Gem with Hills, Forests, and Waterfalls for Your Summer Getaway
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Discover 'Tenida's Jungle': Jhargram's Kankrajhor, South Bengal's Hidden Duars
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News18•30-03-2026, 20:32
Discover 'Tenida's Jungle': Jhargram's Kankrajhor, South Bengal's Hidden Duars
•Kankrajhor in Jhargram offers a peaceful two-day getaway, resembling the beauty of Duars with mountains, forests, and waterfalls.
•Located 45-55 km from Jhargram town, Kankrajhor, once deserted, now attracts tourists with homestays and eco-resorts amidst dense forests.
•Known as 'Tenida Jungle', it shares a striking resemblance to the settings of Narayan Gangopadhyay's 'Jhantipahari' and 'Charmurti' novels, with scenes from the 'Charmurti' film shot here.
•Explore nearby attractions like Ketki Falls, Dhangikusum, Bhairav Temple, and Amjhorna, or simply relax in a homestay.
•Ketki Falls, a small lake formed by a Kasai River tributary, is surrounded by dense forests and mountains, best enjoyed during monsoon.