About Joypur Forest

Joypur Forest

Joypur or Jaypur forest is a lesser known tourist destination located in Bankura district of West Bengal. It is a good weekend destination from Kolkata. A four-hour drive north-west from Kolkata leads to a lush green dense forest teeming with sal, palash, mahua, neem trees etc. It is a paradise for botanists, nature lovers as well as bird watchers. Some wild animals also can be seen by lucky ones. Deers are roaming here and there. Elephants also sometime come onto the roads. The beauty and the tranquility of the forest would take you to a land of wilderness. A res snaking road amidst the dense forest will offer a different feeling of beauty.

How to reach Joypur Forest

By Rail or Train : Bishpur is the nearest railway station to Joypur Forest Bankura. It is about 7 kms From Bishnupur railway station to Joypur forest. You can avail Rupashi Bangla Express from Howrah, Howrah Purulia SF express from Howrah, Aranyak express from Shalimar etc. to reach Bishpur. Local vehicles are available to reach Joypur Forest from Bishnupur rail way station.

By Road : From Kolkata you can reach Jaypur via Dankuni, Mosat, Champadanga,Arambag, Kotulpur and Rajgram. This is about 4 hours journey and the distance is near about 130 kms depending upon from which place of Kolkata you will start for.

By Air : Kolkata airport or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport is the nearest airport to Joypur forest. The distance between these two places is about 135 kilometers by road. You can reach Joypur forest from here directly by cab by pre booking method or can get train from Howrah station up to Bishnupur Railway Station.

Weather

Month-wise Temperature (Average)

• January: 10°C – 24°C (Cool and comfortable)
• February: 13°C – 28°C (Pleasant weather)
• March: 19°C – 34°C (Warm afternoons begin)
• April: 23°C – 39°C (Hot and dry)
• May: 26°C – 41°C (Very hot conditions)
• June: 27°C – 38°C (Humidity increases)
• July: 26°C – 34°C (Rain and greenery)
• August: 26°C – 33°C (Wet and humid)
• September: 25°C – 33°C (Rain reduces gradually)
• October: 20°C – 32°C (Comfortable and clear)
• November: 15°C – 29°C (Pleasant and dry)
• December: 11°C – 25°C (Cool and calm)

Best Time to Visit

Joypur Forest, about 140 km from Kolkata, is a dense sal forest where long roads pass through thick tree cover, creating a quiet and shaded drive. The best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather remains comfortable and travel is easy. Summers are hot, while monsoon brings lush greenery and a more dense forest feel.

Transport Options

hatchback, suv

Best For

couples, family, bachelors, elderly citizens

Available Views

Forest View