
Historical Places To Visit Near Kolkata (West Bengal) In 2026 - 2027
54 Historical Places to Visit Near Kolkata
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Historical Places to visit near Kolkata
- 1. Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar
- 2. Dhauli Shanti Stupa
- 3. Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)
- 4. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
- 5. Ashokan Inscription
- 6. Bishnupur Temple
- 7. Parasurameswara Temple
- 8. Netaji Birth Place Museum
- 9. Barabati Fort
- 10. Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
- 11. Vikramshila Ruins
- 12. Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University
- 13. QadamI-Rasool
- 14. Murshidabad
- 15. Uttarayan Complex
- 16. Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
- 17. Hazarduari Palace Museum
- 18. Katra Mosque
- 19. Motijheel Park
- 20. Nasipur Palace
- 21. Khosh Bagh
- 22. Footi Mosque
- 23. Jafarganj Cemetery
- 24. Kathgola Gardens
- 25. Wasef Manzil
- 26. Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
- 27. Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
- 28. Rasmancha
- 29. Shyamrai Temple
- 30. Madanmohan Temple
- 31. Jorbangla Temple
- 32. Dalmadal Cannon
- 33. Lalji Temple
- 34. Pancha Ratna Temple
- 35. Kuppa Ghat
- 36. Surya Mandir
- 37. Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)
- 38. Amarpur Chobimura
- 39. Paharpur
- 40. Lalbagh Fort
- 41. Ahsan Manzil
- 42. Dhakeshwari Temple
- 43. Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
- 44. Sadarghat
- 45. Puthia Temple Complex
- 46. Varendra Research Museum
- 47. Bagha Mosque
- 48. Chhoto Sona Mosque
- 49. Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)
- 50. Khan Jahan Ali's Tank
- 51. Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali
- 52. Dakshinaranjan Saha House
- 53. Chakma Rajbari
- 54. DC Bungalow
- Historical & Cultural Site
1Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar4.5(1,287 reviews)Bhubaneswar · 367 kmLingaraj Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, is a quintessential example of the Kalinga architecture and represents the rich cultural heritage of Bhubaneswar,…
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2Dhauli Shanti Stupa4.5(179 reviews)Bhubaneswar · 370 kmDhauli Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda, is located on the Dhauli hill on the banks of the River Daya, about 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha,…
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3Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)4.5(159 reviews)Udaipur Tripura · 332 kmNeermahal, meaning 'Water Palace', is a former royal palace situated in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake in the northeastern state of Tripura, India. It is…
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4Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves4.0(149 reviews)Bhubaneswar · 368 kmUdayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are a group of rock-cut shelters located in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, India. These caves are situated on two…
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5Ashokan Inscription4.5(126 reviews)Sasaram · 368 kmThe Ashokan inscription in Sasaram, Bihar, India refers to one of the many edicts of Emperor Ashoka, who ruled the Mauryan Empire in the Indian subcontinent…
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6Bishnupur Temple4.0(106 reviews)Bishnupur Manipur · 119 kmBishnupur Temple, also known as the Bishnu Temple, is located in the town of Bishnupur in the Indian state of Manipur. It showcases the rich cultural heritage…
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7Parasurameswara Temple4.5(87 reviews)Bhubaneswar · 366 kmThe Parasurameswara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is considered one of…
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8Netaji Birth Place Museum4.5(54 reviews)Cuttack · 347 kmNetaji Birth Place Museum is a historical and cultural museum located in Cuttack, Odisha, dedicated to the life and times of Subhas Chandra Bose, one of…
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9Barabati Fort4.0(46 reviews)Cuttack · 345 kmBarabati Fort, located in the ancient city of Cuttack in Odisha, India, stands as a testament to the region's historical significance. With a history that…
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10Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra4.5(29 reviews)Agra · 357 kmAkbar's Tomb, situated in Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, is the final resting place of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. This significant architectural…
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11Vikramshila Ruins4.5(26 reviews)Bhagalpur · 326 kmVikramshila Ruins, situated in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India, are the remains of the ancient Vikramshila University, founded by King Dharmapala of the…
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12Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University4.5(26 reviews)Bhagalpur · 326 kmThe ancient ruins of Vikramshila University, located near the town of Bhagalpur in the state of Bihar, India, represent the glorious academic heritage of…
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13QadamI-Rasool4.0(2 reviews)Cuttack · 364 kmQadam-I-Rasool, also known as Qadam Rasul, is a historical landmark situated in Cuttack, Odisha, India. It holds significant reverence for both Hindus and…
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14MurshidabadWest Bengal · 192 kmMurshidabad, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a historic city that resonates with the echoes of the Bengal Sultanate. It served as the capital of…
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15Uttarayan ComplexShantiniketan · 142 kmUttarayan Complex is a famous tourist attraction located in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India. It is known for its association with the Nobel Laureate…
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16Netidhopani Tower and RuinsSundarbans · 85 kmNetidhopani Tower and Ruins is a mystical attraction within the enigmatic Sundarbans, located in West Bengal, India. These remnants are tied to local folklore…
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17Hazarduari Palace MuseumMurshidabad · 180 kmHazarduari Palace Museum, located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is a grandiose structure from the 19th century. Constructed…
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18Katra MosqueMurshidabad · 181 kmThe Katra Mosque is a prominent historical landmark located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Constructed by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan in 1723-1724, the mosque…
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19Motijheel ParkMurshidabad · 180 kmMotijheel Park, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is often referred to as the 'Company Bagh' due to its establishment by the East India Company. The…
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20Nasipur PalaceMurshidabad · 179 kmNasipur Palace, often referred to as Nasipur Rajbari, is a historical palace situated in the town of Nasipur near Murshidabad in West Bengal, India. Built in…
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21Khosh BaghMurshidabad · 174 kmKhosh Bagh or Khushbagh, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is a historic garden and cemetery that dates back to the time of the Nawabs of Bengal.…
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22Footi MosqueMurshidabad · 180 kmFooti Mosque, an unfinished mosque located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is an architectural enigma. Its construction was initiated by Nawab Sarfaraz Khan in…
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23Jafarganj CemeteryMurshidabad · 181 kmJafarganj Cemetery, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is an old burial ground carrying the historical legacy of the Nawabs of Bengal. It is situated…
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24Kathgola GardensMurshidabad · 180 kmKathgola Gardens in Murshidabad, West Bengal, are a historical and picturesque spot, famous for their exquisite architectural beauty and lush greenery. This…
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25Wasef ManzilMurshidabad · 180 kmWasef Manzil, also known as the New Palace, is a historical building located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. It was…
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26Bishnupur Terracotta TemplesBankura · 120 kmThe Bishnupur Terracotta Temples, located in the quaint town of Bishnupur in Bankura district of West Bengal, India, represent the rich cultural and…
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27Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)Bankura · 120 kmGarh Darwaja, often referred to as the 'Gate of the Fortified Area', is a historical gateway situated in the town of Bishnupur, in the Bankura district of West…
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28RasmanchaBishnupur · 120 kmRasmancha is a historical structure in Bishnupur, a town renowned for its terracotta temples, located in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India. This…
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Shyamrai Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the region. Built…
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30Madanmohan TempleBishnupur · 120 kmMadanmohan Temple is one of the most revered historical temples located in Bishnupur, a town in Bankura district of West Bengal, India. This temple was built…
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31Jorbangla TempleBishnupur · 120 kmThe Jorbangla Temple, also known as Yorubangala, is a historical temple situated in the town of Bishnupur in West Bengal, India. This ancient edifice, created…
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32Dalmadal CannonBishnupur · 120 kmThe Dalmadal Cannon, located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, holds historical significance dating back to the Malla Dynasty. Built to defend the…
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33Lalji TempleBishnupur · 120 kmLalji Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural finesse of the Malla dynasty. This…
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The Pancha Ratna Temple of Bishnupur is a historical shrine located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India. It was built during the reign of King Raghunath Singha…
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35Kuppa GhatBhagalpur · 328 kmKuppa Ghat is a serene, spiritual site located on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. It is well known for being the abode and…
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36Surya MandirGiridih · 276 kmSurya Mandir, also known as Sun Temple, is a magnificent shrine situated in Giridih, Jharkhand, India. The temple exhibits a unique form of architectural style…
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37Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)Udaipur Tripura · 338 kmOld Palace, also known as Udaipur Rajbari, is a historical landmark located in Udaipur, Tripura, India. This palace is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage…
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38Amarpur ChobimuraAmarpur · 346 kmChobimura, also known as Chabimura, is a stunning riverfront site located along the Gomati River in Amarpur, Tripura, India. This area is famed for its large…
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39PaharpurBangladesh · 282 kmPaharpur is a small village located in the north-western region of Bangladesh, renowned for its historical significance and heritage. It is most famous for the…
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40Lalbagh FortDhaka · 247 kmLalbagh Fort, located in the southwestern part of the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex. This historical fort…
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41Ahsan ManzilDhaka · 246 kmAhsan Manzil, known as the Pink Palace, is an emblematic structure located in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Situated on the banks of the Buriganga…
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42Dhakeshwari TempleDhaka · 246 kmDhakeshwari Temple, located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is one of the most significant Hindu temples in the country. Its name translates to 'Goddess…
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43Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)Dhaka · 246 kmStar Mosque, known as Tara Masjid in Bengali, is situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. This historic mosque is famous for its distinct…
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44SadarghatDhaka · 246 kmSadarghat, also known as Sadarghat Port, is a major river port located on the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, the bustling capital city of Bangladesh.…
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45Puthia Temple ComplexRajshahi · 203 kmThe Puthia Temple Complex in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, is a spectacular cluster of Hindu temples and palaces. It is one of the most significant architectural…
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46Varendra Research MuseumRajshahi · 202 kmVarendra Research Museum is the oldest museum in Bangladesh located in the heart of Rajshahi city. The museum was established in 1910 by the Varendra…
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47Bagha MosqueRajshahi · 235 kmBagha Mosque is one of the ancient architectural heritages situated in the small town of Bagha, within the Rajshahi District in Bangladesh. Constructed in 1523…
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48Chhoto Sona MosqueRajshahi · 270 kmChhoto Sona Mosque is an elegant historical mosque situated in the north-western district of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Built during the reign of Sultan Hussain…
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49Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)Khulna · 148 kmThe Shat Gombuj Mosque, also known as the Sixty Dome Mosque, is an impressive historical mosque in Bagerhat, within the Khulna Division of Bangladesh.…
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50Khan Jahan Ali's TankKhulna · 148 kmKhan Jahan Ali's Tank is a notable historical and religious site located in the city of Bagerhat, within the Khulna division of Bangladesh. Also known as…
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51Tomb of Khan Jahan AliKhulna · 148 kmThe Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali is a historical and architectural heritage site located in the Bagerhat district, within the division of Khulna, Bangladesh. This…
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52Dakshinaranjan Saha HouseKhulna · 128 kmDakshinaranjan Saha House is a historical building located in Khulna, Bangladesh. It stands as a testament to the architectural elegance of the early 20th…
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53Chakma RajbariRangamati · 393 kmChakma Rajbari, also known as the Chakma King's Palace, is situated in Rangamati, a district in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The Rajbari is the…
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54DC BungalowRangamati · 393 kmDC Bungalow in Rangamati, Bangladesh, is a colonial-era residence that offers a glimpse into the region's historical architecture and past lifestyle.…
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