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"Hills, temples and Adventure sports"
Bankura Tourism
With much historical significance, Bankura is a town famous for its hills and temples and a treat for adventure sports enthusiasts such as trekkers and hikers.
Bankura has a significant history and is a temple city in West Bengal. The areas history intermingles with spirituality to create a simple, and yet unique tourist experience. Bankura is also famous for its terracotta temples which attracts tourists from world over. Siddheswara temple, Biharinath Hill, Koko hill, Susunia Hill and many more constitute the list of places one can visit in Bankura
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Geographic significance of Bankura
Bankura is a city with immense geographic significance. It is located in an intermediate zone between the Chotanagpur plateau and the plains of Bengal, giving it a strategic industrial location. Owing to its resourcefulness, it was a major administrative centre during the colonial period.
Restaurants and Local Food in Bankura
Bankura is famous for its sweet local treasures such as Mecha Sandesh . Another local sweet, Pera is very famous. Among drinks, Mahua is a local drink which is popular and very easily available. There are no fancy restaurants here, but there are some eating joints which could offer a modest variety, such as North Indian and Bengali cuisine.
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Suggested Itinerary for Bankura
Day 1- Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit the Susunia Hills and Mukutmonipur Dam. Day 2- Visit Joypur Jungle and Shyam Rai Temple.
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What is famous about Bankura?
Rich history. Picturesque sites.
What is not so good about Bankura?
Located in the non-urban region. Summers can be harsh.
Who should visit Bankura?
Bankura is a great getaway for those living in and around West Bengal.
What is the best time to visit Bankura?
October to March are the best months to visit Bankura when the weather is relatively comfortable as compared to the summer months.
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What is the local food in Bankura?
Bankura is famous for its sweet local treasures such as Mecha Sandesh . Another local sweet, Pera is very famous. Among drinks, Mahua is a local drink which is popular and very easily available. There are no fancy restaurants here, but there are some eating joints which could offer a modest variety, such as North Indian and Bengali cuisine.
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What is the best way to reach Bankura?
Bankura can be reached by taxis or by buses from Kolkata which is just 170 km. Kolkata has the nearest airport. Durgapur is also just 45 km and buses and cabs are available on this route. Buses are also available from other nearby towns like Tatanagar, Ranchi, Kharagpur, etc. There are also numerous trains which stop at Bankura and connects Bankura to major cities of North India.
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How much does a package cost for Bankura?
The packages for Bankura start at INR 7500 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here
What are the things to do in Bankura?
The top things to do in Bankura are Susunia Hill, Joyrambati, Bishnupur, Jhilimili, Mukutmanipur, Gokul Chand Temple. You can see all the places to visit in Bankura here
What are the places near Bankura?
The top places near to Bankura are Bishnupur which is 32 km from Bankura, Kolkata which is located 152 km from Bankura, Purulia which is located 72 km from Bankura, Mukutmanipur which is located 41 km from Bankura, Durgapur which is located 40 km from Bankura
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SHILADITTYA MANDAL
on Hadal-Narayanpur 3 years ago
A most attractive tourist spot forever for one day trip. I have enjoyed that place. The views of temples are attract tourists. The village is very calm and a river flow beside that village.