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Also Refered As:Burdwan
"For the believer and the skeptic and the historian and the nature lover"
Bardhaman Tourism
With a convergence of religion, nature, man-made marvels and the proverbial old world charm, Bardhaman is the ideal fit for a weekend getaway.
Take a group comprising the most diverse people. Even with nothing else being common, they will all agree on one thing- Bardhaman's Splendor. Perhaps the only place in India that will manage to appease every mind and mindset, this Unique Bengali town has an air of its own.
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Bardhaman is well connected to the rest of India by both rail and road. Regular rail and bus services ply to and fro the city of Bardhaman, buses being operated both by private and government owners, especially the West Bengal State Road Transport Corporation. Owing to the absence of a proper, commercial airport, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, 102 km away from Bardhaman, is the nearest airport that connects Bardhaman to the rest of India. The main Howrah-Delhi railway track also passes through Bardhaman.
How to reach Bardhaman by flight
Getting to Bardhaman by air doesn't involve too many hassles. A flight to Kolkata International Airport followed by a near 2-hour ride covering 96 km will see you at your destination.
How to reach Bardhaman by road
NH 2 runs through the city. Bardhaman has a very easy and well-planned road route. The two main bus stands are Alisha Bus Stand and Nababhat Bus Stand. Regular buses connect Bardhaman to all parts of West Bengal. Some of them even have inter state connecting services.
How to reach Bardhaman by train
Unlike an airport, Bardhaman has its own railway station. The Bardhaman Railway Station connects Bardhaman to all major parts of the country. Trains can be taken from New Delhi and Mumbai. The main Howrah-Delhi railway track also passes through Bardhaman. You can take a local train from Howrah and reach Bardhaman in 2 hours.
Local transport in Bardhaman
Travelling in the city is mostly done using cabs and, occasionally, buses. The most easy and cheaply available mode of transport is the battery operated rickshaws. The state division also has state run buses covering most of the city. But once you get down at a place, going to nearby places on foot is not only easy, it's also feasible.
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FAQs on Bardhaman
What is famous about Bardhaman?
It is very well connected by rail and rail.
What is not so good about Bardhaman?
Most of the places to visit here are religious in nature.
Who should visit Bardhaman?
Bardhaman is a perfect place to get away from the maddening crowd of the city. With a calm and satisfying environment, it makes for a good weekend getaway from Kolkata and other places in the nearby region. It is ideal for the historians and nature lovers.
What is the best time to visit Bardhaman?
Surprisingly, Bardhaman doesn't see very harsh temperatures in any part of the year. The summers are warm, and winters are cool. However, the temperature never gets unbearable. The worst in summers is well below 35 degrees Celcius and the lowest in winters is never below 10 degrees Celcius. Still, it being a holiday, you should get to experience the best weather. Hence, the ideal time is from November to March, excluding January and February.
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What is the local food in Bardhaman?
Bardhaman offers a variety of richly spiced Indian foods, especially fish curry, which is the most popular food choice here. Sitabhog and Mihidana are two very special local desserts- a lot of local vendors across the city sell them.
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What is the best way to reach Bardhaman?
Bardhaman is well connected to the rest of India by both rail and road. Regular rail and bus services ply to and fro the city of Bardhaman, buses being operated both by private and government owners, especially the West Bengal State Road Transport Corporation. Owing to the absence of a proper, commercial airport, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, 102 km away from Bardhaman, is the nearest airport that connects Bardhaman to the rest of India. The main Howrah-Delhi railway track also passes through Bardhaman.
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What are the things to do in Bardhaman?
The top things to do in Bardhaman are 108 Shiv Mandir, Christ Church, Golap Bagh, Rajbati, Krishnasayar Park and Lake, The Deer Park. You can see all the places to visit in Bardhaman here
What are the places near Bardhaman?
The top places near to Bardhaman are Santiniketan which is 53 km from Bardhaman, Nabadwip which is located 55 km from Bardhaman, Bishnupur which is located 57 km from Bardhaman, Mayapur which is located 65 km from Bardhaman, Kolkata which is located 89 km from Bardhaman
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Tech Curious
2 years ago
Bardhaman is a town and is the district capital of Purba Bardhaman zilla of west bengal. Tourist attractions like Sarbamangala temple, 108 shiva temple, bijoy toran etc. Lots of sweet dishes availabl (Read More)e including the hallmark sweets of BardhamannSitabhog mihidana. But I found people of Bardhaman are a little conservative and arrogant natured.
Surbhi Parashar
5 years ago
- There are many myths surrounding its name. A very popular one being that it was named after Varddhamana, the 24th Jain Tirthankar. Bardhaman is considered to be one of the oldest places in West Ben (Read More)gal and rightly so. It has roots extending centuries back into history.
- Bardhaman is a very religious town. There is a general spiritual air about the place, even though it doesn't seem so on the exterior.
- Bardhaman is a very religious town. There is a general spiritual air about the place, even though it doesn't seem so on the exterior.