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77 Historical Places to Visit Near Shantiniketan

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Historical Places to Visit Near Shantiniketan

  1. 1. Prinsep Ghat
  2. 2. Paul's Cathedral Kolkata
  3. 3. Naulakha Palace
  4. 4. Griddhakuta Hill (Vultures Peak)
  5. 5. Marble Palace
  6. 6. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
  7. 7. Bimbisara Jail
  8. 8. Venu Vana
  9. 9. Ashokan Pillar
  10. 10. Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
  11. 11. Vikramshila Ruins
  12. 12. Ancient Ruins of Vikramshila University
  13. 13. Golghar
  14. 14. Agam Kuan
  15. 15. Xuanzang Memorial Hall
  16. 16. Nalanda University Ruins
  17. 17. Morgan House
  18. 18. Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)
  19. 19. Jorasanko Thakurbari (Tagore House)
  20. 20. Vishwa Shanti Stupa Vaishali
  21. 21. Jarasandha's Akhara
  22. 22. Fort William
  23. 23. Bishnupur Temple
  24. 24. Dungeshwari Hills (Pragbodhi)
  25. 25. Khan Jahan Ali's Tank
  26. 26. Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali
  27. 27. Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
  28. 28. Murshidabad
  29. 29. Dakshinaranjan Saha House
  30. 30. The Great Stupa
  31. 31. Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)
  32. 32. Kuppa Ghat
  33. 33. Surya Mandir
  34. 34. Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)
  35. 35. Amarpur Chobimura
  36. 36. Janakpur
  37. 37. Dharan Clock Tower
  38. 38. Paharpur
  39. 39. Lalbagh Fort
  40. 40. Ahsan Manzil
  41. 41. Dhakeshwari Temple
  42. 42. Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
  43. 43. Sadarghat
  44. 44. Puthia Temple Complex
  45. 45. Varendra Research Museum
  46. 46. Bagha Mosque
  47. 47. Chhoto Sona Mosque
  48. 48. Shyamrai Temple
  49. 49. Graham's Home
  50. 50. Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
  51. 51. Hazarduari Palace Museum
  52. 52. Katra Mosque
  53. 53. Motijheel Park
  54. 54. Nasipur Palace
  55. 55. Khosh Bagh
  56. 56. Footi Mosque
  57. 57. Jafarganj Cemetery
  58. 58. Kathgola Gardens
  59. 59. Wasef Manzil
  60. 60. Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
  61. 61. Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
  62. 62. Rasmancha
  63. 63. Son Bhandar Caves
  64. 64. Madanmohan Temple
  65. 65. Jorbangla Temple
  66. 66. Dalmadal Cannon
  67. 67. Lalji Temple
  68. 68. Pancha Ratna Temple
  69. 69. Cooch Behar Palace
  70. 70. Sagardighi
  71. 71. Cooch Behar Rajbari Park
  72. 72. Jalpaiguri Rajbari
  73. 73. Vaishali
  74. 74. Kumhrar Park
  75. 75. Sujata Garh
  76. 76. Ratnagarh
  77. 77. Rajgir Ropeway (Chairlift to Shanti Stupa)
Prinsep Ghat
Historical Landmark
1
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
2
St. Paul's Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a remarkable example ..
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Naulakha Palace
Historical Palace
3
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
4
Griddhakuta Hill, also known as Vultures Peak, is a revered site located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. It..
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Marble Palace
Historical Landmark
5
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
6
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
7
Bimbisara Jail, also known as Bimbisar Kila, is located in Rajgir, Bihar, India. This historical sit..
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Venu Vana
Historical Site
8
Venu Vana, situated in Rajgir, Bihar, India, is an ancient park and historically significant Buddhis..
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Ashokan Pillar
Historical Site
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
Agam Kuan, which translates to 'unfathomable well,' is considered to be an ancient archaeological si..
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Xuanzang Memorial Hall
Cultural & Historical Site
15
Xuanzang Memorial Hall is a tribute to the renowned Chinese scholar and traveler, Xuanzang, who visi..
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Nalanda University Ruins
Historical Landmark
16
The Nalanda University Ruins, located in the northeastern Indian state of Bihar, are the remnants of..
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Morgan House
Historic Site
17
Morgan House is a grand colonial era mansion set amidst the lush greenery of Kalimpong, West Bengal,..
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Neermahal Water Palace (although not in Udaipur, it is a nearby popular attraction)
Historical Palace
18
Neermahal, meaning 'Water Palace', is a former royal palace situated in the middle of Rudrasagar Lak..
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Jorasanko Thakurbari (Tagore House)
Historical Landmark
19
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
20
Vishwa Shanti Stupa, located in Vaishali, Bihar, India, is a magnificent pillar of peace and tranqui..
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Jarasandha's Akhara
Historical Landmark
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
Dungeshwari Hills, also known as Pragbodhi, is situated about 12 kilometers to the northeast of Bodh..
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Khan Jahan Ali's Tank
Historical Landmark
25
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
26
The Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali is a historical and architectural heritage site located in the Bagerhat d..
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Nav Nalanda Mahavihara
Institute and Historical Site
27
Nav Nalanda Mahavihara, located in Nalanda, Bihar, India is a modern center for Buddhist studies, wh..
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Murshidabad
Historic city
28
Murshidabad, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a historic city that resonates with the ..
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Dakshinaranjan Saha House
Historical Landmark
29
Dakshinaranjan Saha House is a historical building located in Khulna, Bangladesh. It stands as a tes..
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The Great Stupa
Historical Landmark
30
The Great Stupa at Nalanda is one of India's ancient architectural wonders, situated in the ruins of..
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Shat Gombuj Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque)
Historical Landmark
31
The Shat Gombuj Mosque, also known as the Sixty Dome Mosque, is an impressive historical mosque in B..
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Kuppa Ghat
Historical & Spiritual Site
32
Kuppa Ghat is a serene, spiritual site located on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Bhagalpur, B..
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Surya Mandir
Temple/Historical Site
33
Surya Mandir, also known as Sun Temple, is a magnificent shrine situated in Giridih, Jharkhand, Indi..
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Old Palace (Udaipur Rajbari)
Historical Landmark
34
Old Palace, also known as Udaipur Rajbari, is a historical landmark located in Udaipur, Tripura, Ind..
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Amarpur Chobimura
Historic site/Nature spot
35
Chobimura, also known as Chabimura, is a stunning riverfront site located along the Gomati River in ..
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Janakpur
Cultural and Historical city
36
Janakpur, also known as Janakpurdham, is a historical city situated in the Dhanusa District of the M..
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Dharan Clock Tower
Historical Landmark
37
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
38
Paharpur is a small village located in the north-western region of Bangladesh, renowned for its hist..
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Lalbagh Fort
Historic site
39
Lalbagh Fort, located in the southwestern part of the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, is an incomplet..
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Ahsan Manzil
Historical Landmark
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
Chhoto Sona Mosque is an elegant historical mosque situated in the north-western district of Rajshah..
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Shyamrai Temple
Historical Landmark
48
Shyamrai Temple, located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a ..
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Graham's Home
Historic Site/Educational Institution
49
Graham's Home, situated in the serene hill station of Kalimpong in West Bengal, India, was establish..
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Netidhopani Tower and Ruins
Historical Site/Nature Reserve
50
Netidhopani Tower and Ruins is a mystical attraction within the enigmatic Sundarbans, located in Wes..
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Hazarduari Palace Museum
Historical Museum
51
Hazarduari Palace Museum, located in the campus of Kila Nizamat in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, ..
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Katra Mosque
Historical Landmark
52
The Katra Mosque is a prominent historical landmark located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Cons..
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Motijheel Park
Historical Park
53
Motijheel Park, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is often referred to as the 'Company Bag..
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Nasipur Palace
Historical Landmark
54
Nasipur Palace, often referred to as Nasipur Rajbari, is a historical palace situated in the town of..
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Khosh Bagh
Historic Site
55
Khosh Bagh or Khushbagh, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is a historic garden and cemete..
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Footi Mosque
Historical Landmark
56
Footi Mosque, an unfinished mosque located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is an architectural enigma. ..
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Jafarganj Cemetery
Historical Monument
57
Jafarganj Cemetery, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, is an old burial ground carrying the..
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Kathgola Gardens
Historical Landmark & Garden
58
Kathgola Gardens in Murshidabad, West Bengal, are a historical and picturesque spot, famous for thei..
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Wasef Manzil
Historical Landmark
59
Wasef Manzil, also known as the New Palace, is a historical building located on the banks of the Bha..
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Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
Historical Landmark
60
The Bishnupur Terracotta Temples, located in the quaint town of Bishnupur in Bankura district of Wes..
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Garh Darwaja (Gate of the Fortified Area)
Historical Landmark
61
Garh Darwaja, often referred to as the 'Gate of the Fortified Area', is a historical gateway situate..
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Rasmancha
Historical Landmark
62
Rasmancha is a historical structure in Bishnupur, a town renowned for its terracotta temples, locate..
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Son Bhandar Caves
Historical Landmark
63
The Son Bhandar Caves, situated in Rajgir, Bihar, India, are ancient rock-cut caves of historical an..
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Madanmohan Temple
Historical Landmark
64
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
65
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
66
The Dalmadal Cannon, located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, holds historical signific..
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Lalji Temple
Historical & Religious Site
67
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
68
The Pancha Ratna Temple of Bishnupur is a historical shrine located in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India..
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Cooch Behar Palace
Historical Landmark
69
Cooch Behar Palace, also known as the Victor Jubilee Palace, is a landmark of historical significanc..
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Sagardighi
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
70
Sagardighi is a picturesque location situated in the heart of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. It's ..
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Cooch Behar Rajbari Park
Historical Landmark/Park
71
Cooch Behar Rajbari Park, located in the heart of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, is a palace turne..
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Jalpaiguri Rajbari
Historical Landmark
72
Jalpaiguri Rajbari, also known as the Jalpaiguri Palace, is a historical landmark situated in the ci..
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Vaishali
Historical Landmark
73
Vaishali, a historical district in Bihar, India, is renowned for its rich legacy in Buddhist and Jai..
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Kumhrar Park
Historic site
74
Kumhrar Park, located in Patna, Bihar, India, is a historic site that exhibits the rich cultural her..
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Sujata Garh
Historical Landmark
75
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
76
Ratnagarh is a significant archaeological site located about 2 km southwest of the Mahabodhi Temple ..
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Rajgir Ropeway (Chairlift to Shanti Stupa)
Historical & Religious Site
77
Rajgir Ropeway, also known as the Rajgir Chairlift, is a scenic cable ride that offers an aerial vie..
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Places to Visit in Shantiniketan

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