Day Trip Suggestions from Krishnagar

Rachelle

Hello All,

My family is getting ready for our trip to India next month. For this trip, we are focusing spending time with my mother-in-law who is not in perfect health.

Other than Maypur (have been there lots of times) can anyone suggest some destinations in the vicinity that we could do as day trips?

We have two children 4 and 10 - so we are looking to keep them entertained while sharing the time with their grandmother.

Thanks for reading my post.

Best, Rachelle

mousourik

There are two places that come to mind - Bethuadahari reserve forest and Murshidabad.
At Bethuadahari, i read somewhere that there is a basic tourist lodge available, but can't find it after searching the net.

Murshidabad is beautiful, has lot of historical places and at least a night's stay is advisable there. Please look for Murshidabad in this forum.

Regarding Krishnanagar, this is what i could find on net :


http://www.wb.nic.in/dist/nadia.html#krishna

Krishnanagar is famous for its clay dolls which are made in the suburb of Ghurni on the Jalang river. The Krishnanagar Palace and the Roman Catholic Church are attractions of the city. The religious spots of Nabadwip, Shantipur and Mayapur are nearby.

Places of Tourist Interests
·Krishnanagar
·Mayapur
·Nabadwip
·Bethuadohodi
·Kalyani
·Phulia
·Shantipur
·Plassy
Bethuadahari is a charming locale, situated about 28 km from Krishnanagar

Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Nadia District, West Bengal has a large population of Spotted deer, Jackal, Bengal fox, Porcupine, Common Langur. Other species includes Parakeets, Indian Cuckoo, Barbets and other smaller birds and pythons

Tourist Places
Nabadwip lies on the western side of the river Bhagirathi at a distance of about 20 K.M. from Krishnagar and it is associated with birth of Lord Sri. Chaitanya and the advent of the Vaishnab religion in Bengal. Sri. Chaitanya was not only a religious leader preaching Vaishnab ideas and Bhakti cult but also a social reformer in the 16th Century. Nabadwip was the capital of Lakshman Sena, the famous ruler of Sena dynasty, who ruled from 1179 to 1203. There are a number of temples and pilgrimage centres. Dwadas Shib Mandir built in 1835 with the exquisite floral designs attracts a large number of pilgrims. The images and idols of Lord Sri. Chaitanaya in a few other places are also regarded with reverence.
Places of Tourist accommodation...
· Guest House of Nabadwip Municipality at Nabadwip
·Irrigation Bunglow at Swarupgunj opposite Nabadwip across the river Bhagirathi
·ISKCON Guest House at Mayapur opposite Nabadwip across the river Bhagirathi
·Boarding house of Chatayan Gauduya Misson, Mayapur
·Guest House of Nabadwip Panchayat Samiti, Mayapur
·A few private hotels
Mayapur is situated on the opposite of Nabadwip across the river Bhagirathi. Some Schools of thought claim this place to be the actual birth place of Lord Sri Chaitanya
The ISKCON temple of A.C.Bhaktivedanta, the Saraswat Adwaita Math and the Chaitanya Gaudiya Math are the important temples at Mayapur. During Holi (DOL) festival Rashyatra Mayapur presents itself as a center of harmony, amity, fraternity and festivity.
Shantipur had been a seat of Sanskrit learning and literature, Vedic texts and scriptures since ninth century. It is located in the Ranaghat Sub-division of the district and is about 18 K.M. away from Krishnagar. The Topkhana Mosque was built by Fauzder Gazi Mohammad Yaar Khan in 1703 – 1704 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. This mosque consists of a big dome and eight minars.

The Shayam Chand Temple built in traditional "Aatchala" manner, the Jaleswar Temple with its exquisite terracotta designs and the Adwaita Prabhu Temple are the noteworthy temples of Shantipur. The weavers of Shantipur have made themselves famous throughout India by their professional aptitude in making "Tant Saree". Fulia a township very close to Shantipur, is the birth place of Poet Krittibas, composer of Bangla Ramayan
Palashi is a place of great historical interest. It is situated at a distance of about 50 K.M. from Krishnanagar. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought here on 23rd June, 1757 between the last independent ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj Ud-Daula (1756-1757) and the British forces under the command of Lord Clive.

This battle marked the advent of the British rule in the erstwhile Bengal and in India as a whole. A memorial stone to mark the victory of the British was erected here in 1883. The structure which stands even today was built at a later period of Lord Curzon.
Ballal Dhipi is located near Bamanpukur Bazar on way to Mayapur at a distance of about 25 K.M. from Krishnanagar. The excavation work was started here by the Archaeological Survey of India in the early 1980s, It revealed a unique structural complex covering nearly 13,000 Sq. meters. Centering around a mound (Dhipi) having a height of 9 metres.


This complex identifies itself with the Vikramsila Vihar. Experts say that this side of Stupa (Vihar) of eighth / ninth century was perhaps a seat of learning and pilgrimage up to the eleventh century.
Shivaniwas is located within Krishnaganj Block in the Sadar Sub-Division and is about 26 K.M. away from Krishnanagar. Predicting an attack from the Bargis and Marathi raiders, Raja Krishna Chandra Rai (1728 – 1782) temporarily shifted his capital from Krishnanagar to this place. The Raj Rajeswar Temple, named after Lord Shiva, was build by him in 1754. The Shivalinga enshrined in this temple is said to be the largest in Asia.


The Ragniswar temple and the Ram-Sita temple built in 1762 form a composite structure alongside Raj Rajeswari Temple, locally known as Buro-Shib Mandir. The architecture of this temple bears Gothic influence.
Krishnanagar is the district headquarters situated on the bank of river Jalangi. Krishnanagar is named after Raja Krishna Chandra Rai (1728 – 1782). The Rajbari built here during the reign of Raja Krishna Chandra Rai is a prominent place of tourist attraction though the remnants of the past glory have been eroded and only a dilapidated structure of the exquisite places with carving on its inner walls exists today.

Krishnanagar was the birth place of the noted Poet, Composer and Playwright Shri. Dwijendra Lal Roy (1863 – 1913) whose contribution to Bengali Literature needs no mention. The Christian Missionaries attached much importance to Krishnanagar. The Protestant Church was built here during 1840s . The Roman Catholic Cathedral was built in 1898. The origin of famous clay models of Krishnanagar is


Ghurni. The clay model artists of Ghurni have won international repute and fame for their excellence in clay modelling.
A forest covering about 67 Hectares is located at Bethuadahari which is situated at a distance of about 22 K.M. from Krishnanagar. This forest is actually an extended Deer Park. The forest was established in 1980 to preserve the bio-diversity of the central Gangetic alluvial zone. A census of 1998 reveals a population of 295 deer in this forest and other wild life includes Python, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Monitor Lizard, Snake and a variety of birds (around 50 species)
Prospective Tourist Spots

Bahadurpur forest situated by the side of N.H.-34 in Krishnanagar-II Block has been chosen as a prospective spot for Jungle Safari
Hasadanga Beel adjacent to Bahadurpur Forest is a vast waterbody which can be transformed into a Water Sports Complex. This Beel has the potential to be developed as a safe haven for the seasonal migratory birds
Mangaldwip Char which has emerged at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and the Churni in Ranaghat-I Block is another spot likely to be developed as a Tourist Transit Point-Cum-Resort along the river cruise to Murshidabad

mousourik

There is one Rest House here (with 4 double bed rooms) for which the DFO (District Forest Officer ?) of Krishnanagar has to be contacted.

Rachelle

Hello Mousourik,

Thank you for your detailed response. So many options now! I really appreciate you taking the time to provide so much excellent information!

Best, Rachelle

BuroDadu

Mousourik,
I am impressed by your knowledge of the area. Although I am an NRI of that area,
but I have not been to that area in 40 years. Actually I am from Agradwip.
Rachelle !!! have you completed your trip.
I am planning to be there end if June 2009. Any info about your experience there will help
Actually we may be neighbors here , home away from home.
I am looking to make friends with people from the Agradwip area,
My e-mail is:
smallick @ comcast . net

panu

Is it possible top make a Car-tour in 2 days to cover

Calcutta->
First day
Krisnanagar ghurni
Krisnanagar Ballal dhibi
Shivaniwas
Mayapur - NIGHT STAY

Next day
Bethuadehri
Palasi
Calcutta

kausiks

Day 1: Yes, its possible.
Day 2: It will be a long day, but it is possible.

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panu

Have anybody stayed at Mayapur??Any good hotels???

Can i stay in resthouses of ISKON in Mayapur not being a member of HAREKRISNA cult???

kausiks

At Mayapur, stay at the ISKON guest house. If it is not any festival time, there is no need to pre-book. You can go there and book it. I also like their lunch and dinner arrangements....

saikatghosh.6

Any body can give me some information about hotels in Palassey(Palashi)?????Pls its urgent.....