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BARANTI : If you have ever wanted to get away from Kolkata without going too far away, try Baranti for a refreshing change, Baranti is a small picturesque hamlet by a beautiful lake surrounded by hillocks and forests under Santuri Police Station in Purulia District.

Muradi a small railway station situated after 3 consecutive railway stations (22 Km) from Asansol. Baranti is 263 Km away from Kolkata. Baranti or Ramchandrapur irrigation Project can be reached from Muradi Station (6 Km) by Trekker or Rickshaw. A water reservoir has been constructed by erecting a small earthen dam between Muradi Hill, at one side, and Baranti Hill, on the other. The stand-till water of the reservoir look like a large blue tinted glass mirror reflecting the vast expanse of sky over it. The view of the sunset with the lake on the four ground is breath taking. You must also experience the moonlit night around the reservoir. The surface of the static water turns into a shiny silvery plate gifted by God. The water reservoir is being used for irrigation purpose and also for supplying drinking water to the local villages. The Panchkot Hill at one side of the area and the Biharinath Hill, on the other. The area is shrouded with trees like Sal, Mahua, Piyal, Palash etc. The forest is abode of faunas like Rabbits, Porcupines, Wild Boars, Foxes, Wolves and Dears. The reservoir swarms with seasonal birds. Coos of birds in the forest are worth--remembering. Baranti is ideal for Eco-Tourism. If you are a lover of natural beauty, then you must have a trip to Baranti, which is a favorite destination.