About Bankura
Bankura is located in the district of Burdhawan in the state of West Bengal. The city is situated at a distance of 185 KMs from Kolkatta. The place is well-connected by roads, rail and air transport. The River Damodar flows to the north side of Bankura. The town offers a diverse experience for travelers from ancient times. The local arts and handicrafts is the soul of the city. The architecture and terracotta art Bankura, especially terracotta figurines famous all over India. The other handicrafts Baluchari Silk, Tussa, Dokra crafts, Conch shell products, Bell metal goods, Terracotta tiles, Bankura Horse made of burnt clay and Dashabatar Tass. Bankura is famous for Music lovers can listen to the mesmerizing classical music of Bishnupur gharana. If you are looking for forward for some adventure activities while coming to Bankura, we have the Biharinath Hill or Susunia hill for trekking. For religiously inclined people, the temples like Madanmohan Mandir or Shyam Roy Mandir or visit Joyrambati, the birth place of Ma Sarada Devi, wife of Ramakrsihna Pramhansa, the great holy saint. The Sidheswar Temple is very famous and receives a huge number of devotees every year. Not only temples, there are several forests of around the place also form an important part of the topography of Bankura. Jhilimili is a forest located some 70 km from Bankura is a popular attraction.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Bankura
Amarkanan and Koro Hill, West Bengal
21 km from Bankura - See map
Koro hill along with Amarkanan at its base is a beautiful tourist destination located at a distance of 19 KMs from Bankura. The altitude of the...
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Susunia Hills, West Bengal
24.2 km from Bankura - See map
Susunia Hills is situated at 1442 feet, runs 2 miles in length from east to west. The Susania Hill is a famous spot for trekking and rock...
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Siddeshwar Temple - Bahulara, West Bengal
28.9 km from Bankura - See map
Siddeshwar temple is believed to be more than a thousand years old and was built before the Mughal Empire came into power. The temple is situated...
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Shyam Rai Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal
37 km from Bankura - See map
Shyam Rai Temple of Bishnupur was built by Raghunatha Singha in 17th century. The architecture of this Temple is unique and is one of the...
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Lalji Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal
37.3 km from Bankura - See map
Lalji Temple has been built by Malla king Bir Singha, with Shikhara and built on raised platform of square shape. This temple has been devoted to...
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Jor Bangla Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal
37.7 km from Bankura - See map
Jor Bangla Temple in Bishnupur was built by Raghunatha Singha in 17th century. The architecture of this Temple is unique and is one of the...
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Terracotta Temple of Bishnupur, West Bengal
38.5 km from Bankura - See map
Ancient town of Bishnupur is about 132 KMs from Kolkata & 38 KMs from Bankura town and is renowned for its terracotta temples and beautiful...
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Dalmadal Gun, Bishnupur, West Bengal
38.6 km from Bankura - See map
In Bishnupur one of the historical attraction is Dalmadal Gun or Dalmadal Cannon. Dalmadal Cannon is said to be built by Madan Mohan himself to...
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Anand Park, West Bengal
50.1 km from Bankura - See map
Troika Park or Anand Park is an amusement park which is now known as the Anand Park. The park is the best place to spend quality leisure time...
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Mukutmonipur Dam, West Bengal
52.5 km from Bankura - See map
Mukutmonipur Dam has became one of the most popular and revenue generating sites in the district of bankura. The tourist spot is known to be the...
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Kumaramangalam Park, West Bengal
53.8 km from Bankura - See map
The Mohan Kumar Mangalam park is named after the first steel minister of India. The park is spread over acres and acres of land and has a...
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Rahreswar Shibtola, West Bengal
58.3 km from Bankura - See map
According to the archeological society of India, Rahreswar Shibtola is believed to be more than 800 years old. The temple is built in the form of...
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