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Chandrakona

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Fort

Chandrakona is a town located between Ghatal and Garhbeta. The prime attractions of this town are the Ramgard and Lalgard forts that were built by the Chauhan kings. The Ramgard Fort has an idol of Lord Raghunath Ji that was enshrined in 1522. The Lalgard Fort has an idol of Lord Giridhar Ji that... Read More »

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Jhargram

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Heritage

Jhargram, near Midnapore, is famous for the Jhargram Raj Palace, a palace turned heritage tourist accomodation. One of the prime attractions of this palace is the Radha Krishna Temple. One can also visit the Kanak Durga Temple and the Chilkigarh Raj Palace, located around 12 km away from... Read More »

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Dantan

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Lake

Dantan is a region in Midnapore that is known for the ancient temple of Samoleswar Mahadeb. This temple is situated around 805 m away from the Dantan Market. Another attraction of this region is the Bidyadhar Puskarini, which is a 1600 ft long and 1200 ft wide lake. Tourists also visit the nearby... Read More »

Tamluk

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Tamluk is a town located on the banks of the Rupnarayan River. One of the prime attractions of this town is the 1150 year old temple of Kali, known as the Devi Barghobhima. This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. According to the Puranas, when Lord Vishnu cut the body of Goddess Parvati to... Read More »

Garbeta

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Other

Garbeta, also known as Garhbeta, is a small town located on the banks of the Shilabati River. One of the prime attractions of this town is the Raikota Fort that has four main gates, namely the Lal Darwaja, Rauta Darwaja, Pesa Darwaja and Hanuman Darwaja. Visitors can see seven ponds on the... Read More »

Nayagram

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Nayagram is a region in Midnapore that is famous for the Chandrarekha Gard and Khelar Gard. The Sahasralinga and Rameshwar Nath temples, situated at Daulbar Village, are popular attractions of this area. These ancient temples are situated on the southern side of the Subarnarekha River. It is... Read More »

Malancha

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Malancha is located on the north-western side of Kharagpur. One of the most popular attractions in this place is the Dakshina Kali Mandir, built in 1634. The Nandeswar Siva Temple, Siddheswari Mandir and Balaji Mandir are also often visited. Towards the north of Malancha lies the Temple of... Read More »

Khirpai

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Khirpai Town was a popular place of trade during the 18th and 19th centuries. The prime attraction of this town is the ancient temple of Pancharatna. The architectural work of this temple incorporates images of the Krishnalila, Dasavataras and the battle of Ram and Ravana. The Sitalanda Tin... Read More »

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Pathra

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Village

Pathra is a village located on the banks of the Kangsabati River, around 10 km away from Midnapore. This village has around 34 temples, all of which are around 200 years old. Of the 34 temples, around 28 are under the management of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The Pathra... Read More »

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Chilkigarh

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Chilikigarh is located around 14 km away from Jhargram and is famous for its temples and forts. The Navratna Temple at Kalachand is one of the prime attractions of this place. The Ekaratna Temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is also another well known attraction here. The palace of the... Read More »

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Egra

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Egra is a town in Midnapore, which is known for the Hatnagar Mahadeb Temple. This temple is designed in the Orissa style of architecture, on the orders of the King Gajapati Mukundadeb. Another popular attraction of the town is the pond of Krishna Sagar. Towards the north-western side of Krishna... Read More »

Bahiri

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Village

Bahiri is a village in the Midnapore District that is known for the ruins of four Buddhist stupas, namely the Paltikri, Saptikri, Dhantikri and Godhantikri. Several ancient villages like the Daulbar, Dihi-Bahiri, Paik-Bari and Bidhu-Bahiri are located near Bahiri. The ancient ashram of Lord Rama... Read More »

Karnagarh

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Village

Karnagarh is a village located around 10 km north of Midnapore Town. One of the prime attractions of this village is a stone fort that is in ruins presently. One can see the remains of the surrounding walls, barracks, temples and water tanks at the fort. According to historical records and the... Read More »

Kurumbera Fort

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Fort

Kurumbera Fort is situated around 6 km away from the Keshiari Village. It is surrounded by 10 ft high walls and has several small quarters and temples. The Shiva Temple that was built between 1438 and 1469, is a prominent structure within the fort. An ancient mosque built by Muhammad Tahir is... Read More »

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Medinipur Town

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Medinipur Town is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River. One of the popular attractions of this town is the Kali Temple of Natun Bazar. This east facing temple has been constructed in the Pancharatna style. The single dome tomb of Pir Lohani Baba is another prominent attraction of this... Read More »

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Dariapur Light House

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Other

Dariapur Light House, located in Contai, is a 20 m high structure that was constructed in 1943. The site of this light house is close to the place where Bankim Chandra Chattaopadhay wrote his famous novel Kapalkundla. Read More »

Kankrajhor

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Other

Kankrajhor is located in the north-western part of the Jhargram sub-division. The entire area is covered with trees like sal, teak, mahua and kendu, among others. Deer, bears and rabbits are some of the animals commonly seen in this area. Read More »

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Jonathan Temple

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Jonathan Temple is a Hindu religious site that is located at Utan Lazar. It is believed that this temple was constructed in 1851, on the request of a descendant of the Ganga Dynasty. Read More »

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Khejuri Burial Ground

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Historic

Khejuri Burial Ground is a historical site that has around 33 tombs, belonging to the 17th through 19th centuries and is surrounded by a wall. The Kaokhaki Light House that is 80 ft high is also a popular draw of the region. This five-storeyed light house is not in use since 1923. The Hijli... Read More »

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Umapati Shiv Mandir

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Umapati Shiv Mandir in Gangadaspur was built in the 19th century. This temple features panels and terracotta works in the Aatchala style of architecture. The presiding deity of the temple is Surya, the Hindu Sun God. Believed to have been installed in the 10th or 11th century, the idol of Surya... Read More »

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Gard Moyna

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Fort

Gard Moyna is a fort, belonging to the Moyna Royal Family. The inner part of this fort is spread over an area of around 562500 sq ft. The entire fort is surrounded by a 150 ft wide moat. Read More »

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Dero Pargana Temple

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Dero Pargana Temple is enshrined with three idols, namely Madhab, Sagar Madhab and Nil Madhab. All the three idols have been carved in blue stone, during the Buddhist period. The Navratna Temple and the Navaratna Lake, built by Majnamutha Jamindar Jadabram's son, are other popular attractions... Read More »

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Deep Kia's Chand Stone Pillar

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Monument

Deep Kia's Chand Stone Pillar is situated on the way to Kultikri from Keshiari. According to one of the local beliefs, these stone pillars were made by the tribes in the memory of their ancestors. Other legends say that these pillars are the ruins of a Shiva temple. Read More »

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Gobindaji Temple

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Places to Visit in Midnapore

Type: Religious

Gobindaji Temple is an ancient temple, built by Gopiballavpur's Goswami Family. Several tourists visit the temple during the Danda Festival, celebrated in the Bengali month of Jaistha. Read More »

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List of best place to see in Midnapore and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Midnapore.Chandrakona, Jhargram, Dantan, Tamluk, Garbeta, Nayagram, Malancha, Khirpai, Pathra, Chilkigarh, Egra, Bahiri, Karnagarh, Kurumbera Fort, Medinipur Town, Dariapur Light House, Kankrajhor, Jonathan Temple, Khejuri Burial Ground, Umapati Shiv Mandir.