Baranti is a land of colorful clay. With the change of seasons, the beauty of Varanti takes shape in different colors. This is heaven on earth. Covered with dense green forest during rainy season. Somewhere thick green, somewhere light green mountains, the beauty of the rain falling in the stream is very emotional, very metaphorical. In winters the sun is mild here and in extreme winters various birds fly in Varanti. At the end of winter, Baranti's spring forest catches fire. However, this fire does not have the heat of the fire, there is a romantic feeling, wrapped in the burning color of countless red plaster.

The other side of the reservoir is Muradi. Moradi has recovered a lot lately. Several public and private residences have been constructed here. It is located near the railway station. From here you can see the reservoir well.

Rows of palm trees on the Baranti hills surrounded by trees like bamboo, shal, pial, amalki, bahar, haritaki, neem etc. make the village picture-perfect. Also, the entire Baranti is surrounded by broadsword forest. Baranti is very exciting on spring full moon night. In the sweet light of the full moon, Baranti's hills, ponds, forests of Ranga Palash take on a heavenly form. This beauty of nature is very mysterious. The red glow of broadsword flowers colored in the moonlight is mind-blowing. To enjoy the beauty of nature which may not be able to express in words. Many unknown wild sounds can be heard while sitting in the resort. Varanti's calm, fragrant morning is greeted by the chirping of myriads of birds. Beautiful view of sunrise and sunset over Muradi lake is very beautiful.


The lifestyle of the people here

People here are very simple. Most of the people here are quite poor. There is little cultivation on the hill slopes. Many make a living by cutting wood in the forest. Many make a living by making date molasses from the juice of date trees. Currently, due to the development of the tourism industry, many people are directly or indirectly dependent on this industry.


What will you see in Baranti?

The beauty of a big lake in the background of small green hills. There is also a mysterious sense of wild life, in the evening you will hear the sound of deer. In winter you can see birds. Santal villages here are very beautiful.

  • Baranti Hills, Panchkot Hills and Biharinath Hills.
  • Sunrise and sunset at Muradi Reservoir.
  • Jungle Tour (of course with a guide during the day)
  • Scenic road along the embankment on red dirt roads
  • Fishing and hiking.
  • Accommodation and meals in Baranti

There are many guest houses in Baranti where you can stay and eat. Guest houses are well managed.


How to go to Varanti

Baranti by bus from Kolkata

From Dharmatala or Karunamaya to Asansol by Volvo, C.S.T.C, W.B.S.T.C. From there by train to Baranti.


Baranti by train

Asansol by train. Muradi station by train from Asansol. Baranti is 6 km from Muradi by car. Varanti can be reached by car directly from Asansol. Distance from Asansol is about 38 km, travel time is 1 hour. Adra train via Bankura on Howrah Kharagpur line. From there to Muradi station. From there by car to Baranti.


Private car rental

Kolkata to Durgapur by Dankuni Express. Durgapur to Niamatpur via old GT road via Asansol. From Niamatpur, turn left and cross Disergarh Bridge straight to Sharbari junction on Barakar-Purulia road. Sharbari Mor to Subhash Mor Raghunathpur. The road goes to the left of the main road, follow this road to Muradi. The road forks from the Gram Panchayat office at the end of Muradi village. One part is in Santouri, and the other is in the mountains. After passing under this hill Baranti Dam will proceed. Baranti village falls on the left road after crossing the embankment. Also, on the road from Durgapur to Raniganj, take Mejia thermal power station on the left. Directly from CHP. Shalltor to Raghunathpur Santuri. Subhash Road starts on the right opposite Santuri Forestry. Along this route the road to the right of the main road leads to Talberia village. The road passes through the village under Baranti Hills. I ended Baranti with the perfect feel of Meath trail on an autumn afternoon, leaving the feeling of clear blue sky, dense green forest, touching deep blue reservoir water.