How to reach :-

1 hour journey from Midnapore town by train, bus or car. Train and buses are available through out the day.

By bus, road or train from Kolkata .

• By bus - Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) and South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) buses ply regularly between Dharmatala/ Esplanade bus stand of Kolkata and Bishnupur. It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Bishnupur.The road distance is shorter than the rail distance, it is about 150 km.
• By road - From Kolkata travel to Dankuni, take the Durgapur Expressway, at Ratanpur crossing turn left and take the Sheoraphuli-Tarakeswar road, go straight through to Arambagh and Bishnupur.
• By train - It takes about 3:30 to 4:15 hours from Kolkata, distance 201 km. Convenient connections - Rupashi Bangla Express departing Howrah at 6 am, Purulia Express departing Howrah at 4.45 pm and Aranyak Express departing Shalimar at 7.45 am. To come by Aranyak Express from Howrah to Bishnupur,1st one has to come at Santragachi by local train & then by Aranyak Express .All these trains are via Kharagpur,Midnapur. You can also opt for Howrah-Chakradharpur passenger which leaves Howrah at 23:05 hrs. This train has sleeper class provision.

The nearest commercial airport is at Kolkata.

What to see :-

Bishnupur being a temple town, the focus is on temples, all built of terracota during the reign of the Malla kings, who ruled over the area prior to the arrival of the British. The sights other than temples are also listed below.

Temples

• Jorbangla Temple of Keshta Rai - Built by King Raghunath Singha Dev II in the 17th century. The ornate terracotta carvings are set off by the roof in the classic chala style of Bengal architecture.
• Nandalal Temple
• Radhamadhab Temple
• Kalachand Temple
• Radhagovinda Temple
• Sarbamangala
• Shyamrai Temple or Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai - Built in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha. The walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring aspects of Lord Krishna's life. It is one of the largest temples.
• Krishna-Valaram Temple
• Mrinmayee Temple
• Radhashyam Temple
• Madanmohan Temple - King Durjana Singh Deva built the temple in 1694 AD in the ekaratna style, a square flat-roofed building with carved cornices, surmounted by a pinnacle. Impressive carvings on the walls depict scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas.
• Malleswar
• Sanreswar
• Radhalaljiu
• Madangopal
• Chhinnamasta Temple

Other places

• Rasmancha - Oldest brick structure. Built in 1587 by Bir Hambir is a pyramidal structure in the centre of the town, where the deities from the other temples are brought in a procession on the occasion of the Rasa Festival. There are some cannons of the Malla kings in the area.
• Dalmadal Caman - supposed to have protected Bishnupur when the Bargis (Maratha warriors) attacked from the west.
• Lalbandh
• Gumgarh - the place of no return.
• Pathar Darja (Main Gateway of Bishnupur)
• Garh Darja (Small Gateway of Bishnupur)
• Stone Chariot
• Nutan Mahal

Information :-

• Department of Tourism , Government of West Bengal 2, Brabourne Road Kolkata - 700 001 Phone: +91-33-2225-4565/8183/4723-25 Fax:+91-33-2225-4565 E-mail: dtwbtour@vsnl.net
• Tourism Centre , 3/2 B.B.D. Bag (East) Kolkata - 700 001 Phone: +91-33-2248 8271/5168 2210-3199, 2243-7260 Fax: +91-33-2248 5168
• Tourism Centre, M-4 Building, Hill Cart Road Siliguri, Dist: Darjeeling Ph: +91-353-2511974, 2511979, Telefax: +91-353-2517561
• West Bengal Tourism Office, 1, Nehru Road, Darjeeling 734101 (WB) Phone: +91-354-2254050/2254102
• West Bengal Tourism Office, State Emporia Building (1st floor) Baba Kharak Singh Marg New Delhi - 110 001 Phone: +91-11-2374 2840
• West Bengal Information Bureau, West Bengal Youth Hostel, 18, Wallajah Road, Chennai Phone: +91-44-2841 1046
• West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, Netaji Indoor Stadium Kolkata - 700 021 Phone; +91-33-2248 7302/8256/8242/7318/9416, 2210 3194 Fax: +91-33-2248 8290 E-mail: wbtdc@cal2.vsnl.net.in

Music :-

It is also a great centre for music - the Bishnupur gharana is well known in classical music. Look out for opportunities, check where you stay, if you are an Indian classical music fan.

What to buy :-

Bankura Horse - now the symbol of Indian handicrafts - available both in the terracota and wood versions.

Baluchari Saris - another famous Bishnupur product. Traditionall woven with Ramayana and Mahabharata symbols but modern versions are also available.

Conch shell beads and items.

' "New Krishna Cloth Store' " Chawk Bazar Bishnupur, Collection Of Baluchari Sarees

There are plenty of shops you can walk into, but in case you are unable to locate one, here is a short guide: 1) Terracota Crafts, Dalmadal Road. 2) Shri Hari Sankha Bhandar, Shankharipara. 3) Maa Durga Sankha Bhandar, Shankharipara, 4) Silk Khadi Seva Mandlal in the Baltala area sells silks.

What to Eat :-

Bishnupur is a small town. One can find various small eateries in and around the temples as well as near the main bus stand. However, one should try Posto-r Bora , if you visit Bishnupur

Hotels :-

• Hotel Laxmi Park with AC,restaurant,ICICI Bank ATM available (3244) 252567
• Bishnupur Lodge (Tourist Lodge) of West Bengal Tourism. Double bed,4 bed and dormitories available here.Rooms Rs. 300,350,400 and AC-600,650. Dormitory Rs. 100. Contact +91 (3244) 252 013, +91(3244) 253 561, Kolkata booking office : +91 (33) 2243 7260, +91 (33) 2248 5168, +91 (33) 2248 8271.
• Monalisa Lodge Rs 250-500. +91 98310 31895
• Hotel Bishnupur Rs. 200-500. Telephone +91 (3244) 252 243
• Bishnupur Lodge (private hotel) Rs. 200-500. Telephone +91 (3244) 253 749
• Meghmallar Rs. 200-500. Telephone +91 (3244) 252 258
• Pourasabha Parytakabas Re. 250-500. Telephone +91 (3244) 252 200
• Udayan Lodge College Road, Rs. 250-600 (3244) 252243

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