The name of the blogpost a quiet lengthy because there is two bishnupur in India as tourism hub one Bishnupur tourism West Bengal another Bishnupur tourism Manipur both have some religious connection with the spot . Bishnupur in 16th -17th century become the centre point of the Malla Dynasty . Their kingdom mainly spread in the Rarh banga . This hindu kings are Vaishnabites in the religious practish . That makes them influence to make such extensive terecotta temple mostly dedicated to lord Vishnu . This burned clay tiles art is one of the major attraction here . Here most of the temple’s have this terecotta art which depicts the story of Mahabharata and Ramayana . Rashmancha is most attractive place in Bishnupur and it is Unesco World Heritage site since 1997.
In Bishnupur mostly the touristy spots are terekotta art temples and also some historical places regarding the kingdom .Here are some of the tourist place in Bishnupur
- Rasmancha
- Jor Bangla temple
- Jor Temple complex
- Jor Mandir
- Radha Madhab Temple
- Kalachand temple
- Madan Mohan Temple
- Radha Gobindo temple
- Shyam Ray Temple
- Panchchura Temple
- Mrinmoyee Temple (It is the oldest temple in Brishnupur build around (997AD)
- Stone Chariot
- Chinna Masta Temple
- Dal Matal Kaman
- Bishnupur Fort Gate
- Gumghar
- Pathar Darwaja
- Garh Darwaja
- Stone Chariot
- Dalma dal Kaman
- Lalgarh
- Lalbandh
How to reach Bishnupur ?
Air :
There is no air connectivity to the Bishnupur . Nearest Airport is situated in Panagarh which is 80 km in distance and the nearest International Airport is Netaji Subhas chandra bose International Airport which is 140 km .
Rail:
It has good rail connectivity from the south eastern Railway . From kolkata it will reach by the Kharagpur – Medinipur – Bishnupur . From Howrah and Shalimar station have daily traine toward Bishnupur .
Road :
By road it has good connectivity with Kolkata , Durgapur , Bankura and Burdwan city . But inside the city roads are very narrow and congested .
From Kolkata there is lots of Govt and Private bus left from Esplanade and reach Bishnupur in 4- 5 hour. Total distance is 150 km . Govt transport company WBTC , SBSTC has direct bus connecting kolkata to Bishnupur . Those buses will go to Khatra , Bankura also go by the Bishnupur town .
Durgapur 62 km , Bankura 38 km and Burdwan is 78 km distance from the bisnupur town . It is well connected by the Govt and private transport buses .
Key Points for Bishnupur :
- It is a small place so you can travel the tourist spot in one – two days . Either you take local riksa or travel by foot.
- I would say you must take a guide to know the History and reason behind the temples . He will also guide you with the local tourist spot . It will not be expensive but you can learn the history as on the board before the spot very little written about the monument.
- There is lots of hotels in and around the city so no problem for staying .
- Mostly you will get local bengali food . Foreign foods are rare .
- People here are very nice and friendly . They will always guide you in the town .
- Don’t come to Bishnupur at summer times as it is very hot in summer.
Special Attraction for the Bishnupur :
Bishnupur is very famous for its handicraft items for house decoration and Baluchari saree and Bishnupur Gharana Music .
Terecotta art is very famous in Bishnupur . Terekotta Horse , Elephant , Cup , dish , glass , jar are very famous here . This are made by the local soil and burned it in the oven . Even you can find some jewellery made of this item. In older days Bishnupur horsed are used in Religious Rituals but now a days specifically for Home decoration .
Another Handicraft item of the Bishnupur is Baluchari saree where inside the saree Ramayana and Mahabharata stories are depicted . Sarees are originally woven by pure silk .
Malla Kings encouraged music a lot which made this unique Bishnupuri Gharana Music . Pakhwaj , Sitar and Esraj are the main instrument for this type of music and originates in 1370 AD and in 16th to 17 th century it becomes very famous and still now it is practished here .
Here Rajbari Durgapuja is the oldest durga puja in the whole west bengal and Bangladesh . From 994 AD this durga puja continues for more than 1000 yr.
Nearby Places to travel around Bishnupur :
Beside Bishnupur there are some tourist spots located they are like Kamarpukur , Jairambati , Mukutmanipur , Bahulara , Dihar , Panchmura , Bankura , Shusunia Pahar .
