BISHNUPUR FORT
Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India
Bishnupur surprises us with its astounding number of medieval Bengali temples that exhibit all varieties of structural forms. On stylistic grounds, considering primarily the spires, besides form and structure, the Bengali temples may be classified into major groups according to Mc Cutchion. The traditional temples constructed according to the nagara or north Indian style. This also comprises the rekha (the towered temple) and the pidha deul styles, the Orissan variations of the nagara style. In Bishnupur, most of the temples that still exist combine both the north Indian nagara style and the Orissan rekha and pidha deul styles. The fort is surrounded by earthen ramparts and though now completely ruined, is entered through stone gateways of which this is one example.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
- Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the monument.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bishnupur Bus Stand |
2 KM | 3322361916 |
 Ramsagar Railway Station |
10 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
142 KM | 03325118036 |
What to Carry
- Carry water bottle & snacks.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bishnupur | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
MALLESWAR TEMPLE
Temple was built in 1622 by Mallaraj Bir Singh Malla Dynasty
JOR BANGLA TEMPLE
Ornately carved terracotta Hindu temple constructed in the 17th century
PACHCHURA SHYAM RAI TEMPLE
Temple was built in 1643 by Mallaraja Raghunath Singha
KALACHAND TEMPLE
Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, this is the oldest of the laterite structures in Bishnupur
Nearest Attractions
DamMUKUTMANIPUR DAM
This dam is the second largest earthen dam in India
WildlifeRAMNABAGAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
In this sanctuary,present population of chital is 51 nos
Hill StationSUSUNIA HILL STATION
The Susunia hill is most famous for trekking and hiking
OutdoorANAND AMUSEMENT PARK
Anand amusement park is famous for watersports and rides
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