4.5Dakshineswar Kali Temple(2.946 reviews) - Huge Cosmic Energy flowing at this place Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Mobiles and footwear not allowed, hence better to leave them in your car or any shop at the 'Dala arcade', from where you buy dala or offerings for Kali Maa. Security is now strict and people then have to queue up to enter the temple premises. Once we enter the temple our mind changes to go up in sync to the Energy, left behind by the many eminent monks that continuously stayed/visited this place. They include Ramakrishna, Bijoykrishno, Vivekananda amongst others. Initially there will be Radha Krishna temple on our left, then the main Kali temple. There are two queues to have darshan of Kali Maa. Better to take the one that sees Maa from the front. On reaching Maa face to face, need to keep eyes open and take in everything. Darshan will be short unless one is a vip. Next come down and from the 'Natmandir' (now under renovation) sit, close your eyes and speak with Kali Maa whatever you wish to. There are 12 Shiv lingas besides the Ganga. Before or after visiting them, have a wash in the cool waters of the Ganga. There is also the room where Ramkrishna Paramhansa stayed. It is a must visit as this is the room great men visited and great teachings/discussions took place. Next to visit is Sarada Maa's home. Also need to visit 'Panchabati' where SRi Ramkrishna had meditated.See more..
4.5Belur Math(1.285 reviews) - Calm and serene temple Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites
The headquarters of the international Ramakrishna Order.See more..
Mere 10 minutes from Darjeeling city, on the slopes of the Jalapahar hills, you will come across this peaceful abode. The Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. Just loved the inner sanctum - such calmness and peace. Very beautiful place!See more..
4.5Birla Temple(481 reviews) - Visit at Aarti Time Religious Sites
The Birla Mandir is built in a contemporary style & has three impressive shikhars. Shlokas & pictorial depictions from the Bhagavad Gita are engraved on the marble walls. All the idols inside – Radha Krishna, Shiv, Durga, Shakti, Hanuman, Ganesh, Dashavtars – are bewitching! Visit at the time of the aarti. Note – Photography is prohibited inside. Cell phones have to be switched off. The shoe counter is located at the bottom of the stairs.See more..
4.0Ghoom Monastery(475 reviews) - Early morning visit, direct from Tiger Hill Religious Sites
Beautiful monastery. My Tour Guide Prem from Ashmita Trek & Tours took me there very early morning on the way back from viewing sunrise at Tiger Hill. The monastery was still locked but the monks were up and about, and very obligingly unlocked the monastery for us. Too early for other visitors so we were able to explore freely.See more..
4.5Mahakal Temple(306 reviews) - Peaceful and calm environment with rhythmic chimes Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
Pros: 1. Nice and well maintained 2. Very clean 3. Beautiful atmosphere early morning with rhythmic chimes. 4. Priest take care of the puja for sufficient time. Cons: 1. Slight challenge for elderly as one has to do a steep climb for 5 mins though a very short distance. Inclination around 40 degrees, but the road are concrete and paved. Note: Those who plan to offer puja, can collect the items for Rs 10/20 from the shop once you climb the road and reach the landing at the entrance.See more..
4.5ISKCON Mayapur(181 reviews) - Amazed at the purity of the place Religious Sites
Travel to Mayapur and Nabadwip and be amazed with the purity of the place. You can easily spend one day in Iskon Mayapur. Iskon provides accomodation which are booked well in advance. We stayed at the gada bhavan which was the epicenter of the whole iskon complex, with bhog served during lunch and dinner both. Evening are well spent in the temple seeing the aarati. The next morning we walked from iskon to the ferry ghat. Enjoy the street shops and the 20-30minutes walk to the ferry ghat. There are both ferry and boats which ply frequently and takes you to Nabadwip. We reserved a Toto which takes you to a bunch of religious places for Rs 250-300. Spent a good 3 hours in nabadwip.See more..
While I am not sure that I am ranking the correct temple, my review relates to "Jain Shwetambar Dadaji's Temple & Garden (Dadabari)". It is just across the street from the Pareshnath Jain Temple. It is bigger and with a larger garden. The inside is open for the public and the artwork is remarkably impressive. No photography is allowed inside.See more..
ISKCON Radha Krishna Temple is a highly spiritual place for the devotees. Also called Sri Sri Radha Govind Mandir , ISCON focuses mainly on spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna. It is not restricted to any one particular religion and welcomes people interested in learning about these teachings with open arms. The temple is a serene complex that houses beautifully ornamented idols of Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. The complex is very well maintained and provides serene atmosphere to devotees to soak in the heavenly vibes. This spiritual path introduces people to the Sanatana Dharma / Vedic Culture and helps them to lead a stress-free life. Visitors can also enjoy a 100% vegetarian satvic meal that is prepared by the volunteers in hygienic conditions. Most of the devotees visit the temple to clear their minds of endless worries and to purify their souls through the chanting of the 'Hare Rama' mantra. Visit to ISKON temple is unique experienceSee more..
4.5Maa Tara Temple(156 reviews) - Some helpful tips for visitors Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
This is one the most famous temple of West Bengal and even India.People come here to perform hawan and Tantra Sadhana for their achievement.Usually they get result within 3 months.See more..
3.0Chandaneswar Temple(146 reviews) - Temple of Lord Shiva at Chandaneswar Religious Sites
Chandaneshwar Temple : An ancient famous Siva Temple for a quiet afternoon is only 8 km away from Digha. the century old Temple of Lord Shiva at Chandaneswar,near Bengal and Orissa Border.Nearly half million people & pilgrims visit the temple at Maha Vishuva Sankranti or Gajan Mela : towards the end of Chaitra.See more..
A really beautiful architectural marvel, where a series of temples and beautifully maintained lawns and resting places are there. For meditation, this place is heaven on earth as you experience peace and tranquility. This place must be visited once you are in Kolkata. Amolak Rattan Kohli Former Governor of MizoramSee more..
om namah shivay ... Kindly ask Kalpadeep tours to repay the extra charges paid by us. We are suffering because of their miss management.We paid all charges before start of the tour and tour operator forced us to pay more during tour. We paid cash to hotel management. We are fooled by the tour operator. It was a worst tour. Your travel agent, all the time, used to find excuses to avoid going to important destinations. Kindly order Kalpdeep tours to repay our hard earned amount back on highest priority. See more..
The church is located in the city of Bandel in Hooghly district. The church was founded way back in 1599 by the Portuguese settlers. It is one of the most prominent historical churches in West Bengal as well as in India.See more..
4.5Shyamrai Temple(90 reviews) - Ornate Temple Religious Sites
This is a 17th century Radha Krishna temple built by the Malla King Raghunath Simha. This temple probably has the most ornamental decorations all over, with Krishna lila scenes, floral designs and stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Pauranic literature. Shyamrai Temple represents the best of terracotta art. The temple and the surrounding gardens are maintained very well by the Archaeological Survey of India.See more..
4.0Hanuman Temple(82 reviews) - Nice Place but not obvious to visit Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
It came on the sight scene of local Kalimpong tour. On the top of the hill there are a Hanuman statue and temple. Very nice valley view from the top.See more..
The place is one of the most sacred places I have visited in India. But another reason to remember it is Babu Chatterjee. We visited during winter so my mother had a coat on her. Before entering the temple we left the shoes and coat at his stall. When we came out and boarded the toto to return in half way we realized we forgot the coat. We thought of returning back to the stall. Suddenly we saw a bike approaching calling out for us, it was Babu Chatterjee Stall number 10 he came all the way on his bike searching for us to return the coat. It felt so wonderful that such honest people still exist.See more..
Beautiful temple with huge premises from the Kalimpong perspective. very well maintained and this is worth visiting while returning back from the lava trip. the road to the temple or while returning back is interesting where your taxi will be negotiating the traffic on a single lane with high steep towards the main market.See more..
Dear Beloved Devotees of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, This is to inform that following the government advisory rules on COVID-19, ISKCON Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir is closed for both devotees and pilgrims.See more..
4.5Jorebangla Temple(69 reviews) - Beautiful Terracotta Temple Religious Sites
This is another of the several beautiful terracotta temples in the area. Built in the pattern of two thatched huts, the temple is worth visiting not only for the lovely architecture but also the intricate sculpture on the outer walls. The monument is of historical interest also. Entry is through a common ticket for all the monumentsSee more..
4.5Lava Jamgon Kongtrul Monastery(59 reviews) - A serene place for meditation and peace - a Buddhist Monastery Religious Sites
Imagine you are contemplating your own self, and you see clouds sailing by in front of you, touching the pillars, the rose bushes of the monastery, around you. A gentle sunshine filtered through the mist of the cloud beating on the ground below. And then the temple bells ringing at a regular interval. You feel one with the divine, the greater You that resides within. Such is this place. You don't feel like talking for the sound may disturb the serenity that loving envelopes everyone around. This is surely not for tourists with small kids - I saw kids running around, breaking the marvelous stillness of the place, whose parents did nothing to train them how to behave in a place like this.See more..
This is a ancient temple in asansol.estd in the year 1857. peaceful area try to go in the early morning around 7 am to see the morning puja and placement of eyes of god the atmosphere is very good. NEAR NH2. Maa ghagar buri is one 'roop' of Maa Chandi. You can give puja in the morning time. You can take a car, taxi etc from ASN stn.it is on the bank of nunia river. how the name ghagar buri came? there this a story that when lord shiva doing tandav with maa annapurna and maa kali then at this spot the ghagra fell that time onwards this place is named and worshipped as ghagar buri. a fair is held twice a year.See more..
4.5Hangseshwari Temple(51 reviews) - An unique architecture... Religious Sites
Great place for a half day tour ! It is not like any other temple, it has an unique architecture.The main deity is Sri Hamseshwari Ma, made of wood. There is a temple adjacent to the main temple Anant Vasudeva Temple. It is also an old temple of Lord Vishnu.See more..
4.0Imambara(48 reviews) - Imambara, the symbol of Islamic architecture in Bengal (Murshidabad) Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Nizamat Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall (imambara) in Murshidabad, India. It was built in 1740 AD by Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah and rebuilt in 1847 by Nawab Mansur Ali Khan after it was destroyed by the fires of 1842 and 1846. It is frequently mentioned as the largest imambara in the world. Nice place to visit especially in winter, stay for 2/3 days, explore nawab's history and take a "Tanga " ( horse cart) ride. Beautiful experience.See more..
It is believed that the food pipe of Goddess Sati had fallen in this place & only thereafter this temple had come up. In Bengali the food pipe is known as “Nali” & hence the name “Nalayeshwari”. The Goddess is worshipped in the form of a stone inside the temple & that happens to be the deity. This temple is about 25 Kms away from Tarapith & can be accessed by car, auto rickshaw or even battery operated totos.See more..
1km from town. Situated at the 10th mile this monastery of Bhutanese origin was built in the year 1630 and it is the oldest monastery in this region. View of Mt Kanchenjunga is awesome.See more..
4.0Tarakeshwar Temple(41 reviews) - Jai Baba Tarakeshwar Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites
Jai Baba Tarakeshwar, I feel heveanly when I visit & get chance to dharshan to Baba Tarakeshwar. It is nearly 90 min journey from hwh via train or by car. there is train at 11:30, 12:20 PM local ,so visit & get dharshan of Baba. There are two times you can go inside Grabha Griya & get dharshan of Baba & touch the almighty, feel the august presence. 9:30 to 10:20 and 1:30 to 2:20 PM. There ae shops near by where you can buy all puja required materials. you need 50 inr ticket to get inside grabha griha. need a priest , easily get, bit cautious & make an agreement before you finalize his charges. be normal & generous. They are there for your help. You can do aarti, pour ganga jal on God. Have dharshan & get blessing. I wish I get chance for again & again. jai Baba Taraknath.See more..
4.0Kapil Muni Temple(40 reviews) - MOST IMPORTANT TEMPLE OF GANGASAGAR Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
It is the main temple complex of the Gangasagar island.located less than one Km distance from the bathing sea- beach.Mainly devoted to Muni Kapil, whose Idol is in the center,and on his Rt side is Ma Ganga and on Lt side is idol of king sagar-whose 60000 sons were burned to ashes by the rage of Kapilmuni.Besides their are other small sanctoms with idols of Ram Darbar, Sankat mochan Hanumanji , Shiv Darbar, Narisingh Bhagwan , Goddesses Durga ji and Kali ji.,Aswamedh horse .Ambience in and around the temple is very neat and clean .Piligrim first take holy bath in the nearby sea them come to this temple for darshan. Satish Tripathi Gorakhpur , [email protected]See more..
4.0Adina Mosque(39 reviews) - It's was very chilling moments with my colleagues Religious Sites
I can't describe my experience at this noble places. I saw this mosque very strong. It's a good historical place to visit. Really liked the place. The place is well maintained. But there is no guarding staff inside the place. The place is less crowded. You can also find car parking nearby and you have to pay only Rs.20 for this purpose. To visit this place you need not spend any money on tickets. big thumbs up. RecommendedSee more..
4.5Ram Mandir(39 reviews) - Really nice place Religious Sites
This was the first one of its kind that we had accidently come across this mandir. I really loved the serenity.. Its a treasure for the eyes that everyday the purohit takes so much pain to adorn dieties.BeautifulSee more..
4.5Madan Mohan Temple(36 reviews) - Madan Mohan Temple – the famous temple of Coochbehar Religious Sites
Madan Mohan Temple is situated in the heart of the Coochbehar town. It is constracted by Maharaja of Coochbehar Maharaja Nripendra Narayan. The main deity of this temple is Lord Krishna who is popularly called “Madan Mohan” (the kul-devata of the Koch Dynasty). The temple also houses other deities like “Maa Kali”, “Maa Tara” and “Maa Bhavani”. On the occasion of “Rush Purnima” the traditional Rush Yatra Festival is held hare. Famous Rush Mela of Coochbehar is one of the biggest fairs of North Bengal.See more..
4.5Kalyaneshwari Temple(34 reviews) - Nice place to be for sometime Religious Sites
Nice surrounding. Spend sometime there. Car parking is bit of a problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See more..
4.5108 Shiv Mandir(32 reviews) - 108 Shiva Temples @ Ambika Kalna Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
The 108 Shiva temple complex is located in Ambika Kalna , East Burdwan , West Bengal. It is an Archeological Survey of India ASI site. Ambika Kalna was a frontier city of Tamralipta Kingdom in 7th century AD. Temple complex was built in 1809, the temples are laid out in two circles. Outer circle consists of 74 temples while the innet circle has 34. The outer circle temples enshrine white marble and black stone shiva lingas, while the inner circle enshrines only white marble Shiva Lingas. Ambika Kalna is about 85 km from Kolkata city and accessible by both road and railways.See more..
4.0Radha Govinda Temple(32 reviews) - Most of the art has been stolen for this old beauty ( radha govinda or radha shyam temple) Religious Sites
Most of the work has been theft still one of the major attractions.This is close to jore bangla temple.All though the temple is not that well maintained but this old one has its own charm and beauty. Don't miss this one. There are so many temples here at Bishupur with similar sounding names ,hard to identify the correct one.Collect your all in one tick3et from Rash mancha counter and hire a guide.Here is a radha madhav temple which I don't see in the trip advisor list but you get "prasad" for lunch (paid) there. Otherwise not sure how to get good lunch here at Bishupur. See more..
The place has potential to be explored as a significant tourism destination. The vast area covering water and land with its rich, romantic and imaginative historical background shall attract visitors if properly been promotedSee more..
4.5108 Shiv Mandir(26 reviews) - 108 Shiv Mandir - Bardhaman / Not the same as 108 Siv Mandir @ Kalna Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
I had earlier reviewed 108 Shiv Mandir Bardhaman,after I went there one winter morning last year,but TripAdvisor had put that up erroneously in "108 Shiv Mandir - Kalna" which is a separate attraction situated roughly 65 kms from this one !! I am hence reviewing it again This place is one of the major attractions of Bardhaman town after Bijoy Toron and Golap Bag and Bardhaman Rajbari - now part of Bardhaman University Well maintained and freshly painted,this is a complex of 108 Shiv Mandirs (Shiva Temples) in tandem with a central waterbody. There is a nice car parking in the front,which charge Rs 20/- The place , unlike most temples , are nice and clean . The only think lacking was that the Shiva temples didn't have any name individually,as in Hindu culture,Shiva has numerous names.Here no name/signage was in view. This place is near a huge public bus terminus on the Bolpur route See my accompanying pictures to have an understanding of the placeSee more..
4.0Garh Jungle Maharshi Medhashram(26 reviews) - Awsome place beautiful and with a decent history Historic Walking Areas • Religious Sites
Some 4.2 km from malandighi main road on a mud road, this place is serene, beautiful and with a decent history. It's amidst the greenery of Ghar jungle. A quiet get-away from the busy Durgapur town to something more peaceful. There are a few temples and picnic facility (water, toilets). There are no shops once you leave the main road. Ample parking facility. Please avoid it during monsoon. During Durga Puja, you might not find the place as serene, as lots of people pay visit to this place.See more..
We went on a day trip to Chandannagar & Bandel by car from Kolkata last week and enjoyed the fullest. The journey through the very narrow and congested GT Road was a nightmare at places like Salkia etc in Howrah but the moment we entered Chandannagar, we felt the calm serenity of the place and saw its well maintained roads and places of historical interest. This church is one of the better maintained places in Chandannagar, situated just near to the Strand and the Ganges. Inside it is like any other old church. You will surely like the place once you are actually there. Ample parking is available around the church and street foods are also available nearby. It is of walking distance from The Strand, the iconic structure of ChandannagarSee more..
The Char Bangla Temple is a tribute to the past of the Bengali people before religion and borders divided them. Four faiths praying together to the exclusion of outside influences. One wishes the rest of India could pray like this. Well preserved terracotta tiles and so many stories inscribed on the tiles. It’s the ultimate secular monument. It also depicts Ravana allowing (God) in the form of Lord Rama to give him moksha as there was no other way a being of his spiritual achievements could die. Deviation from the heartland story of Ramayana.See more..
4.5Madan Mohan Temple(20 reviews) - Beautiful Temple Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
This is a beautiful and well maintained terracotta temple with a single dome. The intricate carvings on the outer wall are excellent and worth spending some time on. The garden around the temple are also very well maintainedSee more..
4.0Baroduari Mosque(20 reviews) - Baroduari Mosque Religious Sites
Baroduari Mosque or Barasona Masjid is a beautiful architectural example of 16th centry. Its a beautiful to be at..couple of domes and walls are ruined...still the architectural beauty is a treat to eyes. Government should take care of more these ancient structures and promote tourism.See more..
Gaden Tharpa Choling Monastery is about a 30 minute fairly strenuous walk uphill from Damber Chowk in the centre, on a side road just off of K.D. Pradhan Rd, which starts near Damber Chowk. K.D. Pradhan Rd is fairly steep, especially at the start. I would recommend walking up Rishi Rd from Damber Chowk for about 25 minutes, then turning left at the destined side road going uphill and backwards. Or walking up Rishi Rd 10 minutes to Tripai Rd, up the short Tripai Rd until it merges with K.D. Pradhan Rd, then walking another 15 or so mins until the monastery is nearly directly in front of you. The place looks modest as you enter through a nice gate, but when you get to the main area, the walls by the front door are really beautifully decorated, and the inside is even more beautiful. The location has a nice view of Kalimpong.See more..
4.5Baneswar Shiva Temple(18 reviews) - Must visit for unique experience Religious Sites
This represents another heritage of the erstwhile Coochbehar total family. A temple of Lord Shiva where fairs are arranged in the month of Shravan when people from far away visit. The main attraction of this temple situated 15 kms from the Coochbehar town and easily accessible by road and rail is the adjoining pond which houses turtles locally known as 'Mohan'. They are a major attraction and people come to see them although feeding them is strictly prohibited. Well maintained and parking available. Local eateries are available around the placeSee more..
4.0Kiriteswari Temple(18 reviews) - Kriteshwari temple Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Kriteshwari temple is a shaktipeeth at murshidabad but then again there is a dispute as which one is a shaktipeeth as there are two temples nearby only and both claim themselves to be shaktipeeth. Hence if you are going for visiting temples then visit both the temples. There is nothing great in these temples and the visit should only be if you like to visit temples especially shaktipeeth. If not then it can be avoided See more..
4.0Rajbari Krishnanagar(17 reviews) - Should have been a heritage site Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites
King Krishnachandra, better known as Maharaj Krishnachandra, was the ruler of Krishnanagar. His palace is called as the Rajbari Krishnanagar. Although currently the huge gate of the Rajbari is in a very dilapidated state but the main palace is being used by the defence staff & hence maintained well.See more..
This small but ancient temple has many stories attributed to its existence and still stands unaffected. The surroundings are very serene and a lot of trees are there all around. I offered prayers to Lord Shiva's altar inside.See more..
The largest Roman Catholic Church in Kalimpong. It is here where images of Christ and his disciples carved on wood have a distinct Tibetan touch. Worth a visit because of its uniqueness.See more..
Birth place of Sri Sri Ramakrishna which is very nice and very well maintained. This mission is perfect about timing, you have to follow and maintained it. Visiting time is morning - 6:00 am to 11:30 am and evening 4 pm to 9 pm. In winter 30 minutes delay and 30 minutes early opened in morning and evening respectively. Kamarpukur is the village where Thakur's memory is buried. Therefore Kamarpukur is a divotional place. If you want inner peace so this is the perfect place. They have daily bhog service for devotee in coupon system. Bhog distribution started everyday from 11:30am. A sweet dish namely White bundi is famous here. Everyone should try it.See more..
Bamdev shana Ashram is another good place to look out for in Tarapith, its the ashram dedicated to Bamdev shanga who was one of the "BHAKT" of Maa Tara who dedicate his entire life in tge service of Maa Tara. See more..
