Best places to visit in Midnapore.


 Midnapore is located in the midst of many very beautiful places. So to fully enjoy the town you may have to travel to other places on its outskirts.

Here are the top 11 tourist attractions to see in
Midnapore:

1) Tamluk


Tamluk City, the headquarter of the Purba Medinipur district is situated on the bank of the Rupnarayan River in the east. It is a historical city, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in South and Subarnarekha River in the West. It was historically known as Tamralipti/Tamralipta and has got a lot in store for its visitors who would want to get a peek into the pages of history.

Tamluk has been a witness to the various invasions and migrations from the east, west, and northern India. The history of this city showcases a combination of the Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic cultures in the form of political influence, trade, and travel. Tamluk has always been connected well to the Gangetic plains. The acceptance of the Aryan culture in this area can be seen as the people here worship Bheema. The history of Tamluk says that while Sanjay was describing the names of holy rivers and places to Dhritarashtra, he mentioned 'Tamralipta' and that it was the capital of the Venga kingdom and a well-recognized port.

2) Chandrakona

   

 

Chandrakona is another such town, very close to Medinipur. The town has some of the most magnificent sites found in the entire district. These include the Fort of Ramgarh and Lalgarh, built by the Chauhan kings.

The Palace of King Chandraketu is another very prominent attraction of this town. While in the town, you may also want to visit the ancient Mahadev Temple. The temple has a long history of destruction and was later rebuilt by a Brdwan King. The Khirpai Temple, the Lal Ji Temple, and the ruins of Sobha Singha's Fort are yet more attractions that will be worth your while. Even though the place has numerous sites to offer, they all can be visited easily in a matter of a few hours.

3) JORA MASJID

The Jora Masjid, literally mean twin mosques, as these are two mosques built side by side. One of the most popular destinations in Midnapore, the Masjid is built with white marble in ancient Islamic architectural styles.

4) JHARGRAM PALACE

Jhargram, near Midnapore, is another famous tourist destination. It is particularly known for the Jhargram Raj Palace, which has now been turned into a hotel and provides rooms for people who wish to stay in the palace.

5) John Church

John Church is one of the most popular Churches in the entire district. The ancient-looking small church has a graveyard next to it.

6) KALI TEMPLE

The Kali Temple in Nutan bazaar is very popular. The idols of Kali are highly revered in this area. The evening prayer held at the temple is especially witnessed by devotees, who sometimes travel from nearby towns. The temple construction is done in the old Indian 'Panchratana' Style.

7) The Jagannath Temple, the Shyamaleswar Temple, and the Chandaneswar Temple

The three temples are situated in close proximity to one another in the Dantan region. The temples are all made from the same kind of rock and each houses a different idol.

8) DANTAN

Dantan is located inside the main town. in addition to the very appealing local bazaar, Dantan also has the Temple of Samoleswar Mahadev and the lake of Bidyadhar Puskarini, all at a distance of a few meters from one another.

9) CHILKIGARH KANAK DURGA MANDIR & FOREST AREA

The premises of the Mandir has the main building and a small tract of forest in the same vicinity. The beautiful, calming temple and forest is a splendor in itself.

12) RUINS OF THE HALL BRAHMO SAMAJ

In its earlier days, Brahmo Samaj had considerable influence on societal norms. The original Brahmo Samaj Mandir built decades ago is now in ruins. The place is very old and is overgrown by marshes and plants.

13) BARGABHEEMA TEMPLE

A very attractive tourist spot in Tamluk is the Bargabheema Temple. The temple is devoted to Devi Bargabheema, a form of Goddess Kali. Believed to be nearly 1200 years old, the temple is believed to fulfill all wishes of devotees of the goddess.

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 Midnapore is located in the midst of many very beautiful places. So to fully enjoy the town you may have to travel to other places on its outskirts.