Why Burdwan famous to the tourist?
Burdwan or Burdwan is historical city is located on the banks of the Damodar River. Burdwan city is the headquarter of the district Burdwan since the time of Mughals. During the Mughal period Burdwan was known as Sharifabad. Burdwan city has its historical importance to being the headquarters of the Maharajas of Burdwan,
How to Burdwan?
Burdwan is a city near Howrah.the distance between howrah and Burdwan is 109 km. there are many trains avlable to reach Burdwan.
Tourist destinations along with there locations, connectivity are as follows.
BURDWAN VISITING PLACE
A complex comprising of 108 deities of Lord Siva housed in 108 temples in
picturesque surroundings , a beautiful garden and a lake , constructed by Maharani Bishnu Kumari.
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Golap Bag
The property of the Maharaja of Burdwan ,presently used by the University.
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Burdwan science center
A Science Museum of Excellence standard near the Burdwan University Complex , Golapbag.
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Meghna Saha Planetarium
A Planetarium of International Slandard , one of the best in Asia near the University Complex, Golapbag.
- Ramnar Bagan wild life sanctuary
The Burdwan Deer Park can be a real attraction to wild life lovers
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Krishnasayar Park and Lake
A beautiful lake & park adjacent to Burdwan University with an aquarium, boating facilities and other attractions.
- Raj Bati
The palace of the Maharaja of Burdwan ,presently used by the University.
Tomb of Sher Afgan, subject of Akbar the Great & Kutubuddin, Subedar of Bengal.
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Kankeleshwari Kalibari
The temple Goddess Kali, associated with the famous devotee poet Kamalakanta.
- Sarbamangala Temple
Temple of the deity Sarbamangala presiding Goddess of the Burdwan Raj. Believed to have been found from the Sandbed of river Damodar.
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Curzon Gate
A historical Monument constructed by Maharaja Bijoychand of Burdwan to welcome Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of Bengal at the entrance of Burdwan Town Now Known as Bijoy Toran
- Burdwaneswar Shiv Temple
A Siva Temple where huge body of Siva Idol has been housed. There is saying that Chand Sadagar Worshipped this Siva Idol.