Bishnupur Sightseeing Tour from The City of Kolkata

Renowned for its numerous Hindu temples made from local terracotta, a day trip to Bishnupur is an architectural delight.

Highlights

• A comprehensive tour of Bishnupur gives the guest a chance to understand the culture and explore its architectural beauties.
• Visit places like the Jor Bangala Temple, Rasmancha, Dalmadal Cannon, and many more during this tour.
• Service of an experienced driver and a well-maintained car.
  
  

Detailed overview

• Bishnupur is a historic town in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India, renowned for its exquisite terracotta temples and rich cultural heritage. Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, these temples were built by the Malla kings and are notable for their intricate terracotta carvings and unique architectural styles. Bishnupur is also famous for its traditional Baluchari saris and classical Bishnupur Gharana music. The town's artistic and historical significance makes it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and art lovers.

 Bishnupur Sightseeing Tour from The City of Kolkata Itinerary

• The tour starts with your pick-up from the hotel/residence at the time selected by you during the booking.
• The drive to Bishnupur is about 140 kilometres from Kolkata and may take up to 4 hours.
• Once in Bishnupur, we recommend the following attractions for your tour:
• Rasmancha: This is the oldest brick temple, dating back to the 1600s and has an elongated pyramidal tower Surrounded by hut-shaped turrets.
• Pancha Ratna Temple: This temple was constructed by King Raghunath Singha. The central shikhara of the temple is octagonal, while the rest are square, walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring life aspects of Lord Krishna.
• Jorebangala Temple: Constructed by Raghunath Singh in 1655 AD, the temple, made of laterite bricks, has the appearance of two thatched huts joined together and surmounted by a single tower.
• Madan Mohan Temple: Built by King Durjana Singh Deva, the temple is a square, flat-roofed building with carved cornices, surmounted by a pinnacle, and depicts carvings of the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Puranas in the walls.
• Radha Shyam temple: built in the year 1758 by Chaitanya Singha in Ekaratna style. It was built in a square plan, consisting of a dome-shaped shikhara and stucco motifs depicting floral, geometric, and depictions of life from Puranas.
• Jor Mandir (Twin Temples): The complex of three temples known as the Jor Mandir. These temples were built by Malla King Krishna Singh in 1726.
• Radha Vinod Temple: Built by the queen of Raghunath Singh in Atchala style in the year 1659.
  
• Murali Mohan Temple: Built by Shiromani Devi, Queen of Veer Singha II, in the year 1655. It is an Ekratna temple with floral designs and stucco works.
• Lal Bandh: This is a small lake in the town of Bishnupur.
  
• After the completion of your tour, start your return journey to Kolkata and get dropped off at your hotel/residence.

Please note

1. This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
2. This is an outstation tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for the local city tour.