Hijli Eco Park — Attraction in West Bengal

A Verdant Escape near IIT Kharagpur – Hijli Eco Park

I recently spent an afternoon wandering through Hijli Eco Park, located just a few kilometers from IIT Kharagpur, and it turned out to be a hidden gem of greenery and peace .

The park is compact yet lush, with canopy-shaded walking paths lined by tall Saal, Segun (teak), and Eucalyptus trees—perfect for escaping the city heat and reconnecting with nature . Within the grounds, there’s a small but charming deer enclosure where feeding often takes place around 5 pm—something I was fortunate to witness . Nearby, a well-maintained nursery growing native trees—like Sonajhuri and Shal—is also open for visitors, offering a peaceful spot to pause and admire local flora .

This is a great destination for a family picnic or a quiet evening walk. There are picnic spots under giant mango trees and simple play areas for kids. I found the surroundings very pleasant and well-kept . The entry is very budget-friendly—just ₹5 per person, with a nominal parking fee—making it one of the most affordable outings in the region .

Highlights:

🌿 Tranquil natural walkways beneath dense tree cover

🦌 Lovely deer enclosure with scheduled feeding

🌱 Local tree nursery showcasing native species

🍃 Ideal picnic spots and family-friendly spaces

💸 Extremely low entry fee and located within walking or cycling distance from IIT campus and Prem Bazar area

What could improve:

The park is small in size—best suited for a few hours visit

Sometimes amenities like benches or refreshment stalls are sparse

Overall, Hijli Eco Park is a serene and refreshing escape in Kharagpur—perfect for nature lovers and families looking for a relaxing outing. Highly recommend it for its charm, affordability, and...

Spring (March through May) Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel very warm. Highs range from 98.3°F (36.8°C) and 90.1°F (32.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August) The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 10 to 14 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Kharagpur, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November) Fall daily highs range from 92.1°F (33.4°C) and 86.3°F (30.2°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 1 to 13 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February) Weather is perfect this time of year in Kharagpur to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 90.1°F (32.3°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: consistently 1 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

What are the famous places to visit?

Gopegarh Ecopark, Bengal Nagpur Railway Garden, Jhargram Raj Palace, Gymkhana Park, Nehru Museum of Science Technology,...

The Hijli Eco Park was established by the Forest Department of the Government of West Bengal around the Hijli Forest area on the outskirts of the city of Kharagpur & near the prestigious institution IIT Kharagpur.

The park is easily accessible from both Kharagpur Railway station & Kharagpur Central Bus Stand via State Highway. There's also Car & Two Wheeler parking facility available for the visitors.

The main attraction of this park is an Huge Enclosure having several hundreds of Spotted Deers (Chital Hiran/চিতল হরিণ). The Park also have a vast area of forest land of Saal, Segun (Tik), Eucalyptus & several other known or unknown trees. It also have a central Watch Tower, Botanical Garden, Flower Garden, A newly constructed Garden in memory of the Pulwama Martyrs, a Nursery, Kids Zone, Childrens Play Area, a newly constructed Forest Guest House along with a Visual Gallery (a kind of Museum) & several other attractions.

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