Biharinath Hill Trek

View of Bankura district

The most sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history as well as art and craft, Bankura district is a vibrant spot with natural beauty.

Biharinath Hill, towering over Bankura is a breathtaking views from the top of the hill. The trek provides a peaceful perspective over The Biharinath Water reservoir. It is a clean precious gem, the reservoir is clean and refreshing. Migratory birds crowd the lake throughout the season of breeding. When you wake up, you hear the bird chirping and sound of the temple bells if you begin your trek early in the early morning.

Bankura has numerous tiny ponds that can be observed in the hills from various elevations. The nature is abounding in this hill, and makes it a wonderful JaljunglePorbat. The color changes with the seasons which makes it a fantastic excursion to go back to.

Experience in rock climbing

Because of the lower elevation, Biharinath makes for the perfect hike for beginners. Trekkers and rock climbers who are not professional are able to enjoy hiking through the forest of Biharinath. With terrain that is easy to challenging that is filled with boulders and rocks, you may have to utilize your hands for climbing some sections of the hills. The excitement of climbing rocks is not common in treks through forests, can be enjoyed in Biharinath. Since there are a variety of routes for climbing the mountain, you can take the bypass route that is on the other slope. This alternative, in contrast to the one described here, does not have clearly marked routes to climb the hill.

Gorgeous Palash blooms and walking in the dense forest

In thick foliage, the Biharinath trek is a trek through dense deciduous forests. In spring, only you’ll find carpets made of Kash, Palash and Shimul to your feet as you get to Biharinath. Palash is also known in the context of the “Flame of the forest”. Different parts of the plant such as leaves, flowers as well as seed gum provide different therapeutic benefits.

In the first week of March the blooming Palash trees look as if they’re burning. The hill is covered by a tropical dry deciduous tree with the highest concentration of Sal trees. The lush greenery is evident during the months between June and October, they wrap the Biharinath hill in the blanket. White-colored Kash Phoolin grass signifies the arrival of the autumn season and Durga Puja.

February to March is the perfect time to experience the carpet of red of Palash with its orange canopy. The gentle breeze and the leaf rustling create the perfect environment to walk in peace. Natural springs can be seen running, gushing through cracks in the rock. Only accessible during monsoons as well as post-monsoons, they are not available during the rest of the month. Between February and April, the dense trail is laid down by the gorgeous Sal autumn. The trail is lined with scrubs and grasses, it is possible to see various medicinal plants that are native to the region along the trail.

Beautiful butterflies, birds and even flowers

Biharinath hill is blessed with a thick layer of green. The road is lined with gorgeous flowers and medicinal plants. If you’re lucky enough, you may see butterflies such as Nawab, Rajah and other uncommon species. Common Babbler, Little Egret is often seen. If you’re lucky, you may find the purple-rumped Sunbird and Painted Spurfowl and Red-rumped Swallows within the forest. Try to spot the most birds you can, and note the different colours. It is possible to look to this pagefor details on the birds that are found in Biharinath Hill.

Don’t overlook the painted grasshoppers in the area around the reservoir. In monsoons you might even spot wildlife close to the fence that surrounds the reservoir. The hill is home to hyenas pangolins, and chameleons. be seen occasionally in the monsoon season, particularly. With a mix of vibrant floral displays and a wide variety of flowers, the trail is decorated with beautiful blooms, dance-dancing butterflies, and beautiful birds. It’s the perfect place to walk with, even if you’re in solitude.