Bankura

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Bankura is located in the Indian state of West Bengal. This town is a tourist hotspot due to the active role that it has played in the history of the region. Bankura is also popularly known as the temple city of the entire state. There are many places of religious importance that you can visit in Bankura and the place is also a haven for adventure sports enthusiasts as options for trekking, hiking and other activities are available here. The most famous spot in Bankura is the Sidheswar Temple, which is a very ancient site. This is a popular attraction among both tourists and pilgrims and people from across the country travel here to see this temple. This temple was constructed with bricks and its pillars and towers have stucco embellishments. The temple is said to have been built 1000 years ago. During your stay in Bankura, you can also visit Susunia Hill. This hill serves as a spot where activities like trekking, rock climbing and hiking can be pursued by the adventurous. Many stone inscriptions of value can also be seen in this place. You can also visit Biharinath Hill and Koro Hill during your trip to Bankura.

Bankura

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 722101

STD Code: 3242

Info Website: bankura.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit: N.A

HistoryEdit

Bankura is a city and a municipality in Bankura District in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Bankura District.The district has been described as the “connecting link between the plains of Bengal on the east and Chota Nagpur plateau on the west.” The areas to the east and north-east are low lying alluvial plains. Centre of the famous Malla kingdom of western Bengal, The Malla Kingdom was annexed by British East India Company in 1765 and the modern Bankura district took its form in 1881 and was named after its headquarters.Bir Hambir, the 49th ruler of the Malla dynasty who flourished around 1586 AD and ruled in 16th-17th century, was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar.Many historians opine that assimilation with Proto-Indo-Europeans took place first in northern and eastern Bengal and then in western Bengal.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The closest airport to Bankura is Kolkata’s Netaji Subhashchandra Bose International airport with connections to major Indian cities and many overseas destinations.

By Train : Bankura has its own railway station with connection to Kolkata and other cities in the state via larger stations.

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By Other : Bankura can be accessed by road via State Highway 2 from Kolkata and is a 170 kilometers from the capital.

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Peerless Resort ; Mukutmonipur | Khatra, Bankura 722135 ; Ph – 099 32 787993 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Parking,24-Hour Security,Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.
Hotel Laxmi ParkNear Rabindra Statue, Bishnupur Road, Bishnupur, Bankura – 722122 ; Ph – (03242) 252567 ; Facilities – Travel Desk,24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Conference facilities,Laundry,Parking,24-Hour Security, Concierge,Game Room,Sauna,Steam Bath,Banquet facilities,Doctor on call.
Hotel Saptarshi ; Near Lalbazar Bus Stop, LAL Bazar, Bankura H O, BANKURA – 722101 ; Ph – 9434108611, 9748114667 (03242) 251052, 253272 ; Facilities – Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Laundry

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Hotel Debarshi ; Durga Mandir, Lalbazar, Bankura, Bankura H O, Bankura – 722101 ; M – (03242) 242602 ; Food Serve : N.A

AK Dutta Restaurant ; Lal Bazaar Road, Rajendra Market Road, Bankura- 722101
; M – (03242) 253272, (03242) 251052, 9434108611 ; Food Serve : N.A

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AK Dutta Bar Lal Bazaar Road, Rajendra Market Road, Bankura- 722101 ; Ph/M: (03242) 253272, (03242) 251052 Mobile: 9434108611″ ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

Mayra Bandh Bandhu Maha Mayrabandh Lalbazar, Bankura – 722101 ; Ph/M: 9333150862 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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vishnupur-festival

Vishnupur Festival ; Venue: Bankura ; Period : December ; Details: He famous Vishnupur Festival takes place in the month of December and thousands of tourists come and visit this fair which has lots to offer to every tourist. Visiting this historically significant place will surely make your trip momentous. Being an important fair and festival Bankura remains populated with tourists and this district is well equipped with varieties of hotels and guest houses to accommodate various tourists.

Safety / WarningEdit

Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Do not touch the artifacts displayed in crystal gallery.
Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
Cameras and handbags are not allowed inside the Synagogue.

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