Historical Places To Visit Near Kolkata (West Bengal) In 2024

39 Historical Places to Visit Near Kolkata

Historical Places to Visit Near Kolkata

1. Parasurameswara Temple
2. Netaji Birth Place Museum
3. Barabati Fort
4. QadamI-Rasool
5. Dhauli Shanti Stupa
6. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
7. Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar
8. Pancha Ratna Temple
9. Amarpur Chobimura
10. Munger Fort
11. Vikramshila Ruins
12. Kuppa Ghat
13. Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University
14. Colganj Rock Cut Temples
15. Surya Mandir
16. Ujjayanta Palace
17. Kunjaban Palace
18. Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)
19. Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)
20. Murshidabad
21. Kathgola Gardens
22. Uttarayan Complex
23. Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
24. Hazarduari Palace Museum
25. Katra Mosque
26. Motijheel Park
27. Nasipur Palace
28. Khosh Bagh
29. Footi Mosque
30. Jafarganj Cemetery
31. Lalji Temple
32. Wasef Manzil
33. Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
34. Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
35. Rasmancha
36. Shyamrai Temple
37. Madanmohan Temple
38. Jorbangla Temple
39. Dalmadal Cannon

Historical Temple

Parasurameswara Temple

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The Parasurameswara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha,..

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Museum/Historic Site

Netaji Birth Place Museum

(54 Reviews)

Netaji Birth Place Museum is a historical and cultural museum located in Cuttack, Odisha, dedicated ..

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Historical Landmark

Barabati Fort

(46 Reviews)

Barabati Fort, located in the ancient city of Cuttack in Odisha, India, stands as a testament to the..

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Historical Landmark

QadamI-Rasool

(2 Reviews)

Qadam-I-Rasool, also known as Qadam Rasul, is a historical landmark situated in Cuttack, Odisha, Ind..

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Historical Landmark

Dhauli Shanti Stupa

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Dhauli Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda, is located on the Dhauli hill on the banks of t..

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Historic site

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are a group of rock-cut shelters located in Bhubaneswar, the capital ..

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Historical & Cultural Site

Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar

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Lingaraj Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, is a quintessential example of the Kalinga architecture an..

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Historical Landmark

Pancha Ratna Temple

The Pancha Ratna Temple of Bishnupur is a historical shrine located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India..

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Historic site/Nature spot

Amarpur Chobimura

Chobimura, also known as Chabimura, is a stunning riverfront site located along the Gomati River in ..

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Historic Fort

Munger Fort

Munger Fort, located in Munger, Bihar, India, is a historic fortress situated on the south bank of t..

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Historical Landmark

Vikramshila Ruins

Vikramshila Ruins, situated in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India, are the remains of the ancient Vi..

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Historical & Spiritual Site

Kuppa Ghat

Kuppa Ghat is a serene, spiritual site located on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Bhagalpur, B..

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Historical Landmark

Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University

The ancient ruins of Vikramshila University, located near the town of Bhagalpur in the state of Biha..

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Historical Site

Colganj Rock Cut Temples

The Colganj Rock Cut Temples, located near Bhagalpur in Bihar, India, boast a rich historical signif..

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Temple/Historical Site

Surya Mandir

Surya Mandir, also known as Sun Temple, is a magnificent shrine situated in Giridih, Jharkhand, Indi..

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Historical Landmark/Museum

Ujjayanta Palace

Ujjayanta Palace, a former royal palace of the princely state of Tripura, now serves as a museum and..

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Historic Palace

Kunjaban Palace

Kunjaban Palace, known as the 'B N Palace' or 'Pushbanta Palace' is located in Agartala, the capital..

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Historical Palace

Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)

Neermahal, meaning 'Water Palace', is a former royal palace situated in the middle of Rudrasagar Lak..

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Historical Landmark

Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)

Old Palace, also known as Udaipur Rajbari, is a historical landmark located in Udaipur, Tripura, Ind..

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Historic city

Murshidabad

Murshidabad, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a historic city that resonates with the ..

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Historical Landmark & Garden

Kathgola Gardens

Kathgola Gardens in Murshidabad, West Bengal, are a historical and picturesque spot, famous for thei..

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Historical Complex

Uttarayan Complex

Uttarayan Complex is a famous tourist attraction located in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India. It is..

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Historical Site/Nature Reserve

Netidhopani Tower and Ruins

Netidhopani Tower and Ruins is a mystical attraction within the enigmatic Sundarbans, located in Wes..

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Historical Museum

Hazarduari Palace Museum

Hazarduari Palace Museum, located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, ..

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Historical Landmark

Katra Mosque

The Katra Mosque is a prominent historical landmark located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Cons..

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Historical Park

Motijheel Park

Motijheel Park, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is often referred to as the 'Company Bag..

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Historical Landmark

Nasipur Palace

Nasipur Palace, often referred to as Nasipur Rajbari, is a historical palace situated in the town of..

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Historic Site

Khosh Bagh

Khosh Bagh or Khushbagh, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is a historic garden and cemete..

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Historical Landmark

Footi Mosque

Footi Mosque, an unfinished mosque located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is an architectural enigma. ..

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Historical Monument

Jafarganj Cemetery

Jafarganj Cemetery, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is an old burial ground carrying the..

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Historical & Religious Site

Lalji Temple

Lalji Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage..

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Historical Landmark

Wasef Manzil

Wasef Manzil, also known as the New Palace, is a historical building located on the banks of the Bha..

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Historical Landmark

Bishnupur Terracotta Temples

The Bishnupur Terracotta Temples, located in the quaint town of Bishnupur in Bankura district of Wes..

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Historical Landmark

Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)

Garh Darwaja, often referred to as the 'Gate of the Fortified Area', is a historical gateway situate..

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Historical Landmark

Rasmancha

Rasmancha is a historical structure in Bishnupur, a town renowned for its terracotta temples, locate..

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Historical Landmark

Shyamrai Temple

Shyamrai Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a ..

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Historical Landmark

Madanmohan Temple

Madanmohan Temple is one of the most revered historical temples located in Bishnupur, a town in Bank..

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Historical Temple

Jorbangla Temple

The Jorbangla Temple, also known as Yorubangala, is a historical temple situated in the town of Bish..

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Historical Landmark

Dalmadal Cannon

The Dalmadal Cannon, located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, holds historical signific..

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Historical Places Near Kolkata

39 Historical Places to Visit Near Kolkata

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