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75 Historical Places to Visit Near Bankura

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Historical Places to Visit Near Bankura

  1. 1. Parasurameswara Temple
  2. 2. Leaning Temple of Huma
  3. 3. Prinsep Ghat
  4. 4. Paul's Cathedral Kolkata
  5. 5. Naulakha Palace
  6. 6. Griddhakuta Hill (Vultures Peak)
  7. 7. Netaji Birth Place Museum
  8. 8. Barabati Fort
  9. 9. Marble Palace
  10. 10. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
  11. 11. Bimbisara Jail
  12. 12. Venu Vana
  13. 13. Ashokan Pillar
  14. 14. Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
  15. 15. Vikramshila Ruins
  16. 16. Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University
  17. 17. Golghar
  18. 18. Agam Kuan
  19. 19. QadamI-Rasool
  20. 20. Xuanzang Memorial Hall
  21. 21. Dhauli Shanti Stupa
  22. 22. Nalanda University Ruins
  23. 23. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
  24. 24. Jorasanko Thakurbari (Tagore House)
  25. 25. Vishwa Shanti Stupa Vaishali
  26. 26. Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar
  27. 27. Ashokan Inscription
  28. 28. Jarasandha's Akhara
  29. 29. Fort William
  30. 30. Bishnupur Temple
  31. 31. Dungeshwari Hills (Pragbodhi)
  32. 32. Uttarayan Complex
  33. 33. Kuppa Ghat
  34. 34. Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
  35. 35. Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
  36. 36. Surya Mandir
  37. 37. Lalbagh Fort
  38. 38. Dharan Clock Tower
  39. 39. Paharpur
  40. 40. Dakshinaranjan Saha House
  41. 41. Ahsan Manzil
  42. 42. Dhakeshwari Temple
  43. 43. Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
  44. 44. Sadarghat
  45. 45. Puthia Temple Complex
  46. 46. Varendra Research Museum
  47. 47. Bagha Mosque
  48. 48. Chhoto Sona Mosque
  49. 49. Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)
  50. 50. Khan Jahan Ali's Tank
  51. 51. Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali
  52. 52. Vaishali
  53. 53. Rasmancha
  54. 54. Shyamrai Temple
  55. 55. Madanmohan Temple
  56. 56. Jorbangla Temple
  57. 57. Dalmadal Cannon
  58. 58. Lalji Temple
  59. 59. Pancha Ratna Temple
  60. 60. Wasef Manzil
  61. 61. Kathgola Gardens
  62. 62. Jafarganj Cemetery
  63. 63. Footi Mosque
  64. 64. The Great Stupa
  65. 65. Khosh Bagh
  66. 66. Kumhrar Park
  67. 67. Murshidabad
  68. 68. Sujata Garh
  69. 69. Ratnagarh
  70. 70. Nasipur Palace
  71. 71. Rajgir Ropeway (Chairlift to Shanti Stupa)
  72. 72. Motijheel Park
  73. 73. Katra Mosque
  74. 74. Son Bhandar Caves
  75. 75. Hazarduari Palace Museum
Parasurameswara Temple
Historical Temple
1
The Parasurameswara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha,..
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Leaning Temple of Huma
Historical & Cultural Site
2
The Leaning Temple of Huma, located near Sambalpur in the state of Odisha, India, is a unique and le..
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Prinsep Ghat
Historical Landmark
3
Prinsep Ghat is a historic and picturesque spot along the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, Wes..
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Paul's Cathedral Kolkata
Historical Landmark
4
St. Paul's Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a remarkable example ..
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Naulakha Palace
Historical Palace
5
Naulakha Palace, widely known among locals as Naulakha Mandir, is a historical palace located in Raj..
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Griddhakuta Hill (Vultures Peak)
Historical & Religious Site
6
Griddhakuta Hill, also known as Vultures Peak, is a revered site located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. It..
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Netaji Birth Place Museum
Museum/Historic Site
7
Netaji Birth Place Museum is a historical and cultural museum located in Cuttack, Odisha, dedicated ..
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Barabati Fort
Historical Landmark
8
Barabati Fort, located in the ancient city of Cuttack in Odisha, India, stands as a testament to the..
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Marble Palace
Historical Landmark
9
Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata, India, famous for its marbl..
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Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
Historical Monument
10
The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is a grand mausoleum located in Sasaram, Bihar, India. Erected in the mem..
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Bimbisara Jail
Historical Site
11
Bimbisara Jail, also known as Bimbisar Kila, is located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. This historical sit..
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Venu Vana
Historical Site
12
Venu Vana, situated in Rajgir, Bihar, India, is an ancient park and historically significant Buddhis..
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Ashokan Pillar
Historical Site
13
The Ashokan Pillar in Vaishali, Bihar, is an ancient historical monument built by Emperor Ashoka of ..
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Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
Historical Monument
14
Akbar's Tomb, situated in Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, is the final resting place of the great ..
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Vikramshila Ruins
Historical Landmark
15
Vikramshila Ruins, situated in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India, are the remains of the ancient Vi..
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Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University
Historical Landmark
16
The ancient ruins of Vikramshila University, located near the town of Bhagalpur in the state of Biha..
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Golghar
Historical & Heritage Site
17
Golghar or 'round house' is a historical granary located in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, India...
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Agam Kuan
Historical Landmark
18
Agam Kuan, which translates to 'unfathomable well,' is considered to be an ancient archaeological si..
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QadamI-Rasool
Historical Landmark
19
Qadam-I-Rasool, also known as Qadam Rasul, is a historical landmark situated in Cuttack, Odisha, Ind..
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Xuanzang Memorial Hall
Cultural & Historical Site
20
Xuanzang Memorial Hall is a tribute to the renowned Chinese scholar and traveler, Xuanzang, who visi..
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Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Historical Landmark
21
Dhauli Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda, is located on the Dhauli hill on the banks of t..
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Nalanda University Ruins
Historical Landmark
22
The Nalanda University Ruins, located in the northeastern Indian state of Bihar, are the remnants of..
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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Historic site
23
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are a group of rock-cut shelters located in Bhubaneswar, the capital ..
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Jorasanko Thakurbari (Tagore House)
Historical Landmark
24
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, also known as the Tagore House, is the ancestral home of the world-renowned p..
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Vishwa Shanti Stupa Vaishali
Historical Landmark
25
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, located in Vaishali, Bihar, India, is a magnificent pillar of peace and tranqui..
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Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar
Historical & Cultural Site
26
Lingaraj Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, is a quintessential example of the Kalinga architecture an..
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Ashokan Inscription
Historical Landmark
27
The Ashokan inscription in Sasaram, Bihar, India refers to one of the many edicts of Emperor Ashoka,..
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Jarasandha's Akhara
Historical Landmark
28
Jarasandha's Akhara is an ancient wrestling arena located in the historic city of Rajgir, Bihar, Ind..
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Fort William
Historical Landmark
29
Fort William is a massive fortification in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, named after King William III..
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Bishnupur Temple
Historical & Cultural Site
30
Bishnupur Temple, also known as the Bishnu Temple, is located in the town of Bishnupur in the Indian..
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Dungeshwari Hills (Pragbodhi)
Historical & Religious Site
31
Dungeshwari Hills, also known as Pragbodhi, is situated about 12 kilometers to the northeast of Bodh..
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Uttarayan Complex
Historical Complex
32
Uttarayan Complex is a famous tourist attraction located in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India. It is..
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Kuppa Ghat
Historical & Spiritual Site
33
Kuppa Ghat is a serene, spiritual site located on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Bhagalpur, B..
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Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
Historical Site/Nature Reserve
34
Netidhopani Tower and Ruins is a mystical attraction within the enigmatic Sundarbans, located in Wes..
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Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
Institute and Historical Site
35
Nav Nalanda Mahavihara, located in Nalanda, Bihar, India is a modern center for Buddhist studies, wh..
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Surya Mandir
Temple/Historical Site
36
Surya Mandir, also known as Sun Temple, is a magnificent shrine situated in Giridih, Jharkhand, Indi..
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Lalbagh Fort
Historic site
37
Lalbagh Fort, located in the southwestern part of the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, is an incomplet..
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Dharan Clock Tower
Historical Landmark
38
Dharan Clock Tower, located in the heart of Dharan city in the eastern part of Nepal, stands as an i..
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Paharpur
Historical Landmark
39
Paharpur is a small village located in the north-western region of Bangladesh, renowned for its hist..
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Dakshinaranjan Saha House
Historical Landmark
40
Dakshinaranjan Saha House is a historical building located in Khulna, Bangladesh. It stands as a tes..
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Ahsan Manzil
Historical Landmark
41
Ahsan Manzil, known as the Pink Palace, is an emblematic structure located in Dhaka, the capital cit..
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Dhakeshwari Temple
Historical Temple
42
Dhakeshwari Temple, located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is one of the most significant Hind..
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Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
Historical Mosque
43
Star Mosque, known as Tara Masjid in Bengali, is situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangl..
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Sadarghat
Historical Landmark
44
Sadarghat, also known as Sadarghat Port, is a major river port located on the banks of the Buriganga..
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Puthia Temple Complex
Historical Landmark
45
The Puthia Temple Complex in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, is a spectacular cluster of Hindu temples and pal..
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Varendra Research Museum
Museum, Historical Landmark
46
Varendra Research Museum is the oldest museum in Bangladesh located in the heart of Rajshahi city. T..
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Bagha Mosque
Historic Site
47
Bagha Mosque is one of the ancient architectural heritages situated in the small town of Bagha, with..
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Chhoto Sona Mosque
Historical Landmark
48
Chhoto Sona Mosque is an elegant historical mosque situated in the north-western district of Rajshah..
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Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)
Historical Landmark
49
The Shat Gombuj Mosque, also known as the Sixty Dome Mosque, is an impressive historical mosque in B..
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Khan Jahan Ali's Tank
Historical Landmark
50
Khan Jahan Ali's Tank is a notable historical and religious site located in the city of Bagerhat, wi..
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Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali
Historical Landmark
51
The Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali is a historical and architectural heritage site located in the Bagerhat d..
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Vaishali
Historical Landmark
52
Vaishali, a historical district in Bihar, India, is renowned for its rich legacy in Buddhist and Jai..
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Rasmancha
Historical Landmark
53
Rasmancha is a historical structure in Bishnupur, a town renowned for its terracotta temples, locate..
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Shyamrai Temple
Historical Landmark
54
Shyamrai Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a ..
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Madanmohan Temple
Historical Landmark
55
Madanmohan Temple is one of the most revered historical temples located in Bishnupur, a town in Bank..
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Jorbangla Temple
Historical Temple
56
The Jorbangla Temple, also known as Yorubangala, is a historical temple situated in the town of Bish..
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Dalmadal Cannon
Historical Landmark
57
The Dalmadal Cannon, located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, holds historical signific..
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Lalji Temple
Historical & Religious Site
58
Lalji Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage..
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Pancha Ratna Temple
Historical Landmark
59
The Pancha Ratna Temple of Bishnupur is a historical shrine located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India..
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Wasef Manzil
Historical Landmark
60
Wasef Manzil, also known as the New Palace, is a historical building located on the banks of the Bha..
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Kathgola Gardens
Historical Landmark & Garden
61
Kathgola Gardens in Murshidabad, West Bengal, are a historical and picturesque spot, famous for thei..
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Jafarganj Cemetery
Historical Monument
62
Jafarganj Cemetery, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is an old burial ground carrying the..
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Footi Mosque
Historical Landmark
63
Footi Mosque, an unfinished mosque located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is an architectural enigma. ..
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The Great Stupa
Historical Landmark
64
The Great Stupa at Nalanda is one of India's ancient architectural wonders, situated in the ruins of..
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Khosh Bagh
Historic Site
65
Khosh Bagh or Khushbagh, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is a historic garden and cemete..
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Kumhrar Park
Historic site
66
Kumhrar Park, located in Patna, Bihar, India, is a historic site that exhibits the rich cultural her..
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Murshidabad
Historic city
67
Murshidabad, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a historic city that resonates with the ..
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Sujata Garh
Historical Landmark
68
Sujata Garh in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is an ancient stupa located in the village of Bakraur across the Ni..
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Ratnagarh
Historical Landmark
69
Ratnagarh is a significant archaeological site located about 2 km southwest of the Mahabodhi Temple ..
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Nasipur Palace
Historical Landmark
70
Nasipur Palace, often referred to as Nasipur Rajbari, is a historical palace situated in the town of..
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Rajgir Ropeway (Chairlift to Shanti Stupa)
Historical & Religious Site
71
Rajgir Ropeway, also known as the Rajgir Chairlift, is a scenic cable ride that offers an aerial vie..
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Motijheel Park
Historical Park
72
Motijheel Park, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is often referred to as the 'Company Bag..
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Katra Mosque
Historical Landmark
73
The Katra Mosque is a prominent historical landmark located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Cons..
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Son Bhandar Caves
Historical Landmark
74
The Son Bhandar Caves, situated in Rajgir, Bihar, India, are ancient rock-cut caves of historical an..
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Hazarduari Palace Museum
Historical Museum
75
Hazarduari Palace Museum, located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, ..
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Places to Visit in Bankura

Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
Historical Landmark
Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
Mukutmanipur Dam
Dam/Nature Spot
Mukutmanipur Dam
Susunia Hill
Hill, Archaeological Site, Tourist Attraction
Susunia Hill
Jhilimili
Scenic Spot/Nature Attraction
Jhilimili
Biharinath Hill
Hill/Trekking Spot
Biharinath Hill
Joypur Jungle
Nature & Wildlife Area
Joypur Jungle
Durgapur Barrage
Landmark/Engineering Marvel
Durgapur Barrage
Sutan
Scenic Nature Spot
Sutan
Gokul Chand Temple
Temple
Gokul Chand Temple
Rasmancha Pavilion
Heritage Site
Rasmancha Pavilion
Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
Historical Landmark
Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
Lalbandh
Natural Spot
Lalbandh
Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama
Religious Institution
Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama
Sidheswar Temple
Temple
Sidheswar Temple
Rabindra Bhavan
Cultural Center
Rabindra Bhavan
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