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Gangani

Erosion has carved a red-earth landscape that feels unexpectedly canyon-like.

Photo: Jitendrasuthar1992 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Gangani

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We’re still writing about Gangani: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Morning or late afternoon; avoid extreme heat
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy walk; uneven terrain

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No confirmed fee
Parking
Roadside parking varies
Permits
Local access rules apply

On the ground

Local food
Local Bengali meals

Stay safe

Avoid cliff edges; do not visit during heavy rain

Where it is

Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

22.86° N 87.34° E

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