Gaur

stevec · Jul 15th, 2009, 14:29

What a fabulous series of architectural treasures Gaur offers! Unfortunately, the road between Malda (nearest accommodation) and Gaur is in very poor condition indeed - and we experienced it before the rice harvest. The journey by car (no other option) takes over an hour of shuddering, weaving, bumping and jarring each way.

The sites are widely dispersed, and ALL worth seeing. The Archaeological Survey of India has done an amazing job in a little-visited city. I suggest a minimum of two visits, in order to see everything in relaxed and contemplative detail, and with the right sunlight for memorable photography. We visited nearby Pandua twice, in order to get afternoon and morning lighting, and it was like two different cities.

dcamrass1 · Jul 17th, 2009, 02:36

We are thinking of going north of Kolkata in West Bengal and maybe Sikkim October - November this year.
If you have any info that you can share with us about places, accomadation and transport or any thing of intrest would be great.
Many thanks.
David

guest007 · Jul 17th, 2009, 03:51

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Originally Posted by stevec

The Archaeological Survey of India has done an amazing job in a little-visited city.

This is not little visited place. Gour is one of the most favorite place among the locals (count me too). In winter, lots of tourists comes here. During Chritsmas and New Year eve you will hardly find a place to stand there.

stevec · Jul 17th, 2009, 12:46

Guest007

I see what you mean about the popularity of Gaur among the locals. I'm just amazed that Pandua and Gaur are so little known outside India, and figure so little in travel literature. The Archaeological Survey caretaker at one site told us we were two of only seven foreign visitors that year!

guest007 · Jul 17th, 2009, 13:40

Just because it is not highlighted as other tourist spot.

Off topic:
If you are still in/around Malda, and if you love birds then you must visit Kulik Bird Sanctuary in Raiganj, about 75KM from Malda. It is second largest bird sanctuary in Asia. It's off season though..

kausiks · Jul 17th, 2009, 13:58

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Originally Posted by stevec

I suggest a minimum of two visits, in order to see everything in relaxed and contemplative detail, and with the right sunlight for memorable photography. We visited nearby Pandua twice, in order to get afternoon and morning lighting, and it was like two different cities.

Steve,
Will it be possible to share your photographs?

Jul 15th, 2009, 14:29	#1
stevec Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: eureka nsw australia Posts: 25	Gaur What a fabulous series of architectural treasures Gaur offers! Unfortunately, the road between Malda (nearest accommodation) and Gaur is in very poor condition indeed - and we experienced it before the rice harvest. The journey by car (no other option) takes over an hour of shuddering, weaving, bumping and jarring each way. The sites are widely dispersed, and ALL worth seeing. The Archaeological Survey of India has done an amazing job in a little-visited city. I suggest a minimum of two visits, in order to see everything in relaxed and contemplative detail, and with the right sunlight for memorable photography. We visited nearby Pandua twice, in order to get afternoon and morning lighting, and it was like two different cities.

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guest007 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WB, India Posts: 11	Just because it is not highlighted as other tourist spot. Off topic: If you are still in/around Malda, and if you love birds then you must visit Kulik Bird Sanctuary in Raiganj, about 75KM from Malda. It is second largest bird sanctuary in Asia. It's off season though..