Nabadwip

It is said that nine small islands together have constituted Nabadwip and hence it's name. Shree Chaitanyadev was born in this holy land. But there is still debate on the question that whether Chaitanyadev was born in Mayapur or Nabadwip. Nabadwip is an old and historical city. The whole city has come up in an unplanned way. You can hire a cycle rickshaw to see all the places of interest. Sonar Gouranga, Buro Shib, Jagai Madhai Mandir, Gadadhar House, Puri Mandir, Sachimata's Mandir, Rani's House, Sri Guru Ashram are some of the attractions of Nabadwip. Other than these, there are innumerable temples in Nabadwip. It is important to note that all temples of Nabadwip remain closed from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Nabadwip

How to Reach

You can reach Nabadwip from Howrah by train.


Accommodation

Nabadwip Municipal Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 250-450. Tel: 03472-240413.
Hotel City Pride. Tariff - Rs. 750-3000. Tel: 9153294859.

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Tarapith

Tarapith is a famous temple town situated in Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is believed that the eye ball of Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva fell at this very place during the Daksha Yagna incident. The walls of the temple of Tara Maa is built with red bricks. On the temple walls, one can witness superior carvings and intricate designs. The actual stone image of the deity is camouflaged by a 3-ft metal image, that the devotee usually see. Tarapith is also known for saint Bamakhepa also called the 'mad saint', who is held in great reverence in Tarapith and whose shrine is located in the vicinity of the temple. You can also visit the Nalhateswari Temple, Bakreswar and Massanjore from Tarapith.

Tarapith Temple

How to Reach

You can reach Tarapith either by train or bus. Trains are running from Howrah, Sealdah and Kolkata station to Rampurhat. From Rampurhat, you can get trekkers and autos which will take you to Tarapith. Tarapith bound buses are also available from Esplanade bus terminus.



Accommodation

Hotel Sonar Bangla. Tariff - Rs. 2000-7000. Tel: 03461-253827.
Amantran Hotel and Resort. Tariff - Rs. 700-4000. Tel: 8017579893.
Hotel Yashoda International. Tariff - Rs. 1050-3200. Tel: 03461-253281.
Hotel Meghnath. Tariff - Rs. 750-8000. Tel: 9933711297.
Hotel Classic. Tariff - Rs. 1000-6000. Tel: 9732193989.

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Mayapur

Mayapur was earlier known as Miyapur. It is an international pilgrim spot. There is a temple of ISKCON. The Sandhya Arati is even more beautiful and is worth seeing. Sri Chaitanya Math, Sujyipukur, Vrindavan Tamal Tree, Chand Kazi's Samadhi, Ballal Sen's Dhipi, Goswami Maharj Math, Sriram Angan, Shyamkund, Radhakund are the attractions of Mayapur. The temples of Mayapur remain closed from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Mayapur

How to Reach

ISKCON’s bus is plying everday from Kolkata to Mayapur. State transport buses are also running from Shahid Minar to Mayapur. You can also reach Mayapur by train. From Howrah you can board Katwa Local and disembark at Nabadwip Dham. It takes a little more than 2 hours to reach Nabadwip Dham. A rickshaw ride from Nabadwip Dham station will take you to Mayapur Ghat from where you will get a boat to cross the river and reach Mayapur.

Accommodation

Chaitanya Bhavan Guest House. Tel: 03472-245362.
Nityananda Kutir. Tel: 03472-245043.

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Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary (Deer Park) is situated very close to Shantiniketan. Sal and Piyal trees surround the forest. Here you can see various species of deers and peacocks. There are watch towers and jungle paths all over the sanctuary for tourists to walk around and catch glimpses of wildlife especially deers. Also a large lake is located beside the forest where there is a bird sanctuary. Various types of migratory birds are seen here. You can also see other birds and tortoises which add to the beauty of the lake. Prantik is the next station of Bolpur. Kankali Pith is located 8 km from here. You can reach the temple by rickshaw. Kankali Pith is one of the 51 Piths. Another tourist attraction is the Bolpur station. Here you can see an art gallery which hosts a number of pictures and works of Rabindranath Tagore. The Wildlife Sanctuary remains open from 10 am to 4 pm. It remains closed on Wednesdays.

Deers at Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach

You can reach Bolpur from Howrah by train. The distance is 145 km. There are numerous trains like Shantiniketan Express, Ganadevta Express, Kavi Guru Express and Rampurhat Express. You can also catch a bus from Shahid Minar (Esplanade) to Shantiniketan.



Accommodation

WBTDC Shantiniketan Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 900-2500. Tel: 033-22436440.
Balaka International. Tariff - Rs. 600-1500. Tel: 03463-255019.
Hotel Rangamati. Tariff - Rs. 950-1800. Tel: 03463-252305.
Park Guest House. Tariff - Rs. 1100-2800. Tel: 03463-262866, 9378321552.
Chhuti Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1800-3600. Tel: 03463-252692, 9830692626.

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Shankarpur

Shankarpur is one of the most popular beach destination in the district of Purba Medinipore. It is also a prominent fishing village of India. Many tourists visit Shankarpur after seeing Digha. The beach is dotted with conifer trees. You can also see small huts of fishermen which add to the beauty of the sea beach. But the hotels in Shankarpur are located at some distance from the beach. The small town, and the lack of too many distractions, gives you a golden opportunity to spend as much time at the beach as possible.

Shankarpur Sea Beach

Fish Market at Shankarpur

How to Reach

You can reach Ramnagar station from Kolkata by train or bus. From here you can get trekker or van rickshaw which will take you to Shankarpur. You can also get hired cars from Digha to reach Shankarpur which is just 16 km from there.



Accommodation

Benfish Hotel Kinara. Tariff: Rs. 600-1000. Tel: 03220-264577.
Tatini Tourist Lodge. Tariff: Rs. 600. Tel: 03220-264577.
Hotel Nest. Tariff: Rs. 900-3500. Tel: 9874534777.
Hotel Sandy Bay. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1800. Tel: 033-24419113.
Hotel Ashoka. Tariff: Rs. 400-2200. Tel: 03220-264275, 8170059270.
Hotel Tarutat. Tariff: Rs. 650-1500. Tel: 9733955362.
Hotel Belanibas. Tel: 03220-264871.

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Murti

Murti is a very popular destination for tourists. It is situated 7 km away from Chalsa. The place is surrounded by tea gardens, hills and jungle. The river Murti has taken a sharp bend here. You can see elephants roaming everywhere and hear the sweet singing of the birds. Altogether this place is perfect for tourists who want to spend a weekend in the midst of nature.

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. The journey from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri takes around 10 hours. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Buses ply between Siliguri and Chalsa. From Chalsa you can reach Murti by jeep. It takes about one and half hour. Distance from Chalsa to Murti is 7 km.

Accommodation

WBFDC Murti Prakiti o Paribesh Beekshan Kendra. Tariff - Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 03561-282190, 9474327391.
Resort Murti. Tariff - Rs. 1250-1800. Tel: 7797219280.
Hotel Prime Murti. Tariff - Rs. 2000-6000. Tel: 9163392713.
Ayush’s Jungle Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2500. Tel: 9002213536.

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Deoghar

Deoghar is a Shiva Dham. Its another name is Baidyanath Dham. Deoghar is one of the prominent pilgrim destinations of Jharkhand. It is a good place for those want to renew their health. This place is a very popular destination for bengali tourists. The best season to visit Deoghar is winter. The major attraction of Deoghar is Baba Baidyanath temple. Dolmanch, Harila Jori, Jain Temple, Kathikund and Kundeshwari Temple are among the most prominent attractions of Deoghar. Other attractions include Naulakha Mandir, Rikhia Yogashram, Tapovan, Nandan Pahar (Amusement Park) and Trikut Parvat. Tapovan and Trikut Parvat are small hills which have small temples located on their top. There is ropeway facility in Trikut Parvat. You can hire auto rickshaw to visit all these places in one day. Another tourist destination is the Basukinath Temple located 45 km from Deoghar.

Baba Baidyanath Dham Mandir

Naulakha Mandir

Trikut Parvat

How to Reach

You can reach Jasidih from Howrah by train. From here you can reach Deoghar by train, auto or bus. One can also reach Deoghar by bus. It takes about 11 hrs by bus.



Accommodation

Hotel Rameshwaram. Tariff - Rs. 500-4000. Tel: 06432-240888.
Hotel Yashoda International. Tariff - Rs. 800-2500. Tel: 9051211000.
Hotel New Grand. Tariff - Rs. 1550-2800. Tel: 06432-240652.
Hotel Baidyanath. Tel: 06432-223112.
Hotel Mayur. Tel: 06432-225296.

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