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Balurghat is a town that is situated in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of the state of West Bengal. The town is famous for being a clean and free of pollution. There are numerous forests that are located in the region and these contain several picnic spots. These picnic spots are popular among the locals and many tourists can be found here. Ragunathpur and Doghachii are the main picnic centers and these places can be reached easily from Balurghat. They are good places for day trips. The main center of attraction in the town itself is the Balurghat Museum and there are numerous historical artifacts that can be seen here. The museum is home to ancient coins, sculptures, inscriptions, ornamental stones and various terracotta items. The inscriptions are said to date back to the period of Pala. Khanpur is a place that is situated at a distance of around 18 kilometers from the town of Balurghat and this is worth the visit. The Bolakali Temple is situated around 20 kilometers away from the town and this is a highly revered local religious site. Tapan Dighi Lake is also a popular tourist spot in the region. Patiram Thakur Estate is also worth checking out.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 733101

STD Code: 3522

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Balurghat is a small municipal town known for its pollution free environment. There are some small forests in the vicinity of the town at Raghunathpur and Dogachhi enhancing the scenic environment for local picnickers and outside tourists. At Dogachhi boating in the canal is a major attraction for the people visiting. The Dakshin Dinajpur District used to be part of Dinajpur district which was divided in Dakshin and Uttar Dinajpur during the 1990`s. The history of the place dates back to the SEN and PAL dynasties. The district boasts of a glowing cultural heritage. The exsitance of big tanks and the antiques discovered during excavation in several parts of the district makes it quite evident that the area had a flourishing past in education and culture. There is a small college museum of Balurghat. Tourist may get many antique collections including coins, inscriptions, sculptures, terracotta, ornamental stones, etc. of ancient ages are preserved here.

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By Air : The nearest major airport is situated at a distance of around 290 kilometers near the town of Siliguri. The Bagdogra Airport is situated outside the town of Siliguri and serves the region. The place is well connected to many Indian cities and this includes places such as Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, New Delhi and Mumbai. There are a few international flights from places such as Bangkok and Paro as well. Taxis are available at the airport and these can be used to reach the place easily. They charge a base rate of around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : The New Jalpaiguri station is the nearest major railhead and this is the best bet for travelers who are planning to reach the place by rail. Trains are economical and this is the most comfortable way to travel. The station is well connected to several Indian cities. Trains from places such as, New Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati pass through the station. Second Class tickets from New Delhi to Jalpaiguri cost around Rs 440. Taxis are available from the station to the town of Balurghat.

By BUS : The town of Balurghat is connected by road to places such as Kolkata and Siliguri and one reach the place easily using buses.

By Taxi : The town of Balurghat is connected by road to places such as Kolkata and Siliguri and one reach the place easily using taxis.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Gopal Hotel ; National Highway 34, Krishna Kali Tala, English Bazar, WB 732101 ‎ ; Ph – 098 51 615018 ; Facilities – Travel desk, laundry, doctor-on-call, safe lockers,STD/ISD facility,TV.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Continental Lodge ; K.J. Sanyal Rd, English Bazar, WB 732101 ‎ ; Ph – 03512 251 505 ; Facilities – Travel desk, laundry, doctor-on-call, safe lockers,STD/ISD facility,TV,24hours room services.

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• Aahaar ;  Shibtali, Balurghat, WB 733101 ‎ ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  India.
• Olive ; Shibtali, Balurghat, WB 733101 ‎ ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian,Chinese.

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Durga Puja and Kali Puja ; Venue:  Balurghat ; Period :  November ; Details:  Durga Puja and Kali Puja are widely celebrated at Balurghat. Bolla Kali Puja is celebrated at Bolla, approximately 15 kilometres from Balurghat, in end-November each year.

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