11 Places To Visit In Midnapore
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1. Tamluk
58 km from city center
Beach
Midnapore is located in the midst of many very beautiful places. So to fully enjoy the town you may have to travel to other places on its outskirts. Tamluk is one such place.
2. Chandrakona
39 km from city center
Temple
Chandrakona is another such town, very close to Medinipur. The town has some of the most magnificent sites found in the entire district. These include the Fort of Ramgarh and Lalgarh, built by the Chauhan kings.
3. Jora Masjid
6 km from city center
Mosque
The Jora Masjid, literally mean twin mosques, as these are two mosques built side by side. One of the most popular destination in Midnapore, the Masjid is built with white marble in ancient Islamic architectural styles.
4. Jhargram Palace
40 km from city center
Forts & Palaces
Jhargram, near Midnapore, is another famous tourist destination. It is particularly known for the Jhargram Raj Palace, which has now been turned into a hotel and provides rooms for people who wish to stay in the palace.
5. St. Johns Church, Midnapore
8 km from city center
Church & Cathedral
One of the very unique things that Medinipur offers is that you can find places of worship for nearly every religion in this rather small town. The St.
6. Kali temple
8 km from city center
Temple
The Kali Temple in Nutan bazaar is very popular. Idols of Kali are highly revered in this area. The evening prayer held at the temple is especially witnessed by devotees, who some times travel from nearby towns. The temple construction is done in old Indian 'Panchratana' Style.
7. Dantan
57 km from city center
Lake
Dantan is located inside the main town. in addition to the very appealing local bazaar, Dantan also has the Temple of Samoleswar Mahadev and the lake of Bidyadhar Puskarini, all at a distance of a few meters from one another.
8. Chilkigarh Kanak Durga mandir & Forest Area (Chilkigarh)
52 km from city center
Temple
The premises of the Mandir has the main building and a small tract of forest in the same vicinity. The beautiful, calming temple and forest is a splendor in itself.
9. Ruins of the Hall of Brahmo Samaj
6 km from city center
Temple
In its earlier days, Brahmo Samaj had considerable influence on societal norms. The original Brahmo Samaj Mandir built decades ago is now in ruins. The place is very old and is overgrown by marshes and plants.
10. the Jagannath Temple, the Shyamaleswar Temple, and the Chandaneswar Temple
6 km from city center
Temple
The three temples are situated in close proximity to one another in the Dantan region. The temples are all made from the same kind of rock and each houses a different idol.
11. Bargabheema Temple
58 km from city center
Temple
A very attractive tourist spot in Tamluk is the Bargabheema Temple. The temple is devoted to Devi Bargabheema, a form of Goddess Kali. Believed to be nearly 1200 years old, the temple is believed to fulfill all wishes of devotees of the goddess.
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FAQs on Midnapore
Can you suggest an itinerary for Midnapore?
If you plan to cover Midnapore in a short trip, then you're in for a challenge, especially because beautiful tourist sites are spread all over Midnapore and it's neighbouring villages. Although all of them are worth visiting, some of them are much more breathtaking than others.
After having settled in your hotel, the first place to visit is Tamluk, a small village, a few km from the main town. Carry ample food and water, just to be on the safer side. Tamluk has numerous sites of historical significance. the temple of Devi Bargobheema is one of them. having spent nearly half the day there, you can see St. Johns Church on your way back to the hotel and the Kali Temple in Nutan Bazaar. You may have to go off route to cover all these places, but due to the sheer size of the town, it won't take you much time.
Similarly, the next day you can start with going to the town of Chandrakona, visit its numerous forts and perhaps the local market. On your way back, you can see the Chilkigarh Durga Mandir and Forests. Jhargram palace is another breathtaking site, in town Jhargram near Medinipur.
After having settled in your hotel, the first place to visit is Tamluk, a small village, a few km from the main town. Carry ample food and water, just to be on the safer side. Tamluk has numerous sites of historical significance. the temple of Devi Bargobheema is one of them. having spent nearly half the day there, you can see St. Johns Church on your way back to the hotel and the Kali Temple in Nutan Bazaar. You may have to go off route to cover all these places, but due to the sheer size of the town, it won't take you much time.
Similarly, the next day you can start with going to the town of Chandrakona, visit its numerous forts and perhaps the local market. On your way back, you can see the Chilkigarh Durga Mandir and Forests. Jhargram palace is another breathtaking site, in town Jhargram near Medinipur.
How can I commute within Midnapore?
Finding taxis or buses is not very hard to find in Midnapore. Taxi stands and bus stands are sparsely located, but there are a few major places where they are available and then take you all over the town. A prominent taxi stand is located at Dherua-Midnapur Rd, Gurguripal and another bus stand is located at the edge of a petrol pump at municipality road gombhir nagar. If you aren't very comfortable travelling in the bus, then Midnapore is not the place to start experimenting in. It is best if you stick to a taxi.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Midnapore?
The top sightseeing places in Midnapore are Tamluk, Chandrakona, Jora Masjid, Jhargram Palace, St. Johns Church, Midnapore, Kali temple.