Tourists can undertake a short trip to Bishnupur from Kolkata. Bishnupur welcomes tourists throughout the year. Bishnupur is situated in the district of Bankura in West Bengal. Bishnupur attracts tourists for its beautiful terracotta temples. These ancient temples are reflective of the heritage of Malla Kings.
The distance of Bishnupur from Calcutta is about 151 km if traveled by road. One can also avail of the bus service to reach Bishnupur from Kolkata. The buses in Kolkata are available from Esplanade. The distance between Bishnupur and Kolkata is 219 km if traveled by railway.
Tourists can undertake a tour from Calcutta to Bishnupur by availing trains. The trains to Bishnupur are available from the Howrah station. In Bishnupur, tourists can stay at the budget hotels. The Tourism Department of West Bengal offers accommodation at tourist lodges.
Tourists throng in Bishnupur during the month of August, when Jhapan festival is observed here. Visitors from other parts of the state
love to come to Bishnupur during December, when the Bishnupur Mela is organized here.
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The place is also popular among tourists for beautiful Baluchari sarees. The Tussar silk of Bishnupur is also much in demand. Tourists also collect the handicrafts of this place as mementos. The terracotta horse is highly in demand as a showpiece. Tourists can also collect the handicrafts made from shell and metal.
Tourists on a tour to Bishnupur, can visit the beautiful lakes, locally known as bandhs in Bishnupur. Some of the lakes are Krishnabandh, Lalbandh and Jamuna Bandh. Visitors can go to the Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Center in Bishnupur. There are some magnificently built terracotta temples in this region that are built in the style of Pancha Ratna and also Eka Ratna. The following temples in Bishnupur can be visited:
- Nandalal Temple
- Chinnamasta
- Lalji Temple
- Sarbamangala
- Kalachand Temple
- Shyam Ray Temple
- Radhey Shyam Temple
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