Tourism in Bardhman District includes the age old temples and the monuments built during the period of British rule. Bardhman District is one of the busiest districts in Indian State, West Bengal.
Bardhaman District was the domicile of the Muslim dynastical rulers in the medieval times and the British Empire in India. Hence the historical importance of the place is quite considerable. There are several tombs and dargas enumerate the spirit of Muslim Culture side by side with the Hindu culture prevalent in the region. Pirbaharam Shikiha Khwaja Anwar Berh, Shah Alam`s Darga are the religious and cultural places of the Muslim civilization, that once inhabited the region. During the rule of British Government in India, the Hindu monarchs rose into provisional powers as the representative of Dual Government. During the rule of Hindu kings, the palaces and gardens of the Maharaja Golapbag, Nawab Hat, Ramana Bagan, and the Palace of Burdwan Kings are built.
Pilgrimage Tourism in Burdwan District
Burdwan District has a multi-cultural heritage. The cultural heritage of Burdwan District is attracted by the people of West Bengal and also the people from other states of the country. The ancient temples of "rekha" type are found here are reminiscent of Bengali Hindu architecture. The old Hindu temples bear signs of Hinduism, mostly belonging to the Sakta and Vaishnava followers. The famous shrine of Sarvamangala, said to contain the remnant of Sati`s body (The wife of Lord Shiva), the umbilicus, is situated in Bardhaman District. In this district, there are several other Hindu Temples and Shivalingams. Konkaleswari Kali Temple situated in Kanchan-Nagar is an icon of skeleton with a famous Kali temple. The goddess Kali is made of stone and the temple is about 2000 years old. Near Nawab Ghat, there is famous temple of Lord Shiva that was built in the year 1788. This temple of Lord Shiva is popularly known as 108 Shiva Temples. Some of the other religious spots in Burdwan District are Kamalakanta Kalibari, Babladihi, Siddheswari Temple, Baikunthanath Shiva Temple, Shyamrupa Temple, Temple of Ichai Ghosh, Rarkeshwar Temple, Radhyeshyam Temple, and Vishnu Temple
Leisure Tourism in Burdwan District
Burdwan District also has numerous places where the tourist can take peace while they will walk in the boulevard of green dreams. The Curzon Gate was built in honour of the visit of Lord Curzon in the Burdwan District. Golap Bag, or the Garden of Rose, of Bardhaman, is a favourite tourist place in this district. The Golap Bag is the Botanical and Zoological garden established by the King Bijoy Chand Mahatab in 1884. The famous botanist Dalton Hooker, an eminent Botanist listed about 128 types of trees. Meghnad Saha Planetarium is the second planetarium after Kolkata, which is entertaining the people of Burdwan District. The Tomb of Sher Afghan, the last of the Afghan Jagirdars in Bardhaman District, is located at Pir Beharam near Rajbati (Burdwan Royal Palace). Some of the popular tourist spots are Uddharanpur, Kogram, Kalna Raj Bari, Chupichar, Deer Park, Nachan Bird Sanctuary, Maithon Dam, Kanchanngar, Deulia, Singi, Jima Masjid, Tarakshya Temple, Mankar, Pandabnath Temple, The Dhibi of Pandu Raja, Amrargarh Fort.
Visiting Information
Burdwan District can easily be accessed with all the major railway and road way stations.
Burdwan District is well-connected with major railway junctions. Burdwan District also has an extensive road network with inter-state corridors. As Burdwan District lies 95 kilometres, the buses and other vehicles can easily ply from Kolkata to Burdwan.
