About Jhilimili Forest
Jhilimili Forest is a dense forest area located in Jhilimili village in the Ranibandh block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Situated on the Bankura-Jhargram border within the Jangalmahal region, it is known for its extensive sal, mahua and eucalyptus woodlands. The forest features a watchtower offering panoramic views, the nearby Rimil Lodge, and surrounding tribal hamlets, making it a quiet nature retreat for sightseeing and forest walks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dense deciduous forest dominated by sal trees with winding roads passing through woodland. A forest watchtower provides panoramic views of the canopy. The area includes Rimil Lodge operated by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation, small tribal villages nearby, and open clearings suitable for nature walks, photography and picnicking in a tranquil rural setting.
Key highlights
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Dense sal and mahua forest of the Jangalmahal region
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Forest watchtower with panoramic views of the woodland
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Rimil Lodge - forest resort surrounded by trees
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Proximity to Talberia Dam and lake viewpoint
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Opportunity to observe local tribal villages and rural landscape
History of Jhilimili Forest
Jhilimili Forest is part of the historic Jangalmahal forest belt of western Bankura, traditionally inhabited by tribal communities and known for its dense sal forests that have long supported forest-based livelihoods.
Culture & Context
The forest area is surrounded by Santhal and other tribal hamlets, reflecting the cultural traditions, handicrafts and rural lifestyle of the Jangalmahal region of West Bengal.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (approx. 200-220 km). From Kolkata, travel by train to Bankura or by road to Jhilimili. |
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| By train |