Famous mainly for its rice fields, there are a few appealing tourist spots worth visiting.
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Curzon Gate
A popular tourist destinations in Burdwan, the imposing structure of Curzon gate was erected in 1903, at the behest of the King of Burdwan Maharaja Bijoy Chand Mahtab to receive the Viceroy of India Lord Curzon at the entrance of the town in the most befitting way. The gate has since been renamed Vijay Toran.
Distance from hotel : 8 km
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108 Shiva Mandir
A complex comprising 108 Shiva temples arranged in rows, each shaped like a traditional Bengali mud hut. It was built in 1788 on the Burdwan-Siuri national highway as per the wish of Rani Bishnukumari, Queen of Burdwan. It attracts huge trails of devotees round the year, especially on Mondays.
Distance from hotel : 2.5 km
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Pir Baharam
Baharam, the Parsi sultan carried on his duty of giving water to travellers by the side of the road as instructed by his ‘guru’ for twelve years following which, he came to be regarded as a ‘Sufi Pir.’ He was called by the name Sakka at Pir Baharam. Inspired by his exceptional kind of devotion, Emperor Akbar built a statue in his honour at ‘Puratan Chawk’ of Burdwan. This holy ‘majar’ is covered with a sheet of gold.
Distance from hotel :7 km
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Meghnad Saha Planetarium
Built by a renowned Japanese Goto in 1994, Meghnad Saha Planetarium is a famous tourist spot in the district. A wonder of technology it is. The planetarium hosts a number of shows on the subjects like the solar system and evolution of the earth. In every respect it is among the best in Asia.
Distance from hotel :3.5 km
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Burdwan Science Centre
Established in 1994, Burdwan Science Centre gives a good introduction to the universe of science. It was built as a joint venture between the Central government, the government of West Bengal and the University of Burdwan.
Distance from hotel :4.5 km
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Kankaleshwari Kali Mandir
Home of Goddess Chamunda, the temple is assumed to be 2,000 year old. The construction of this temple was influenced by ‘tantra’ and it has an exquisite sculpture of the deity. Situated at Brishnu Mandir, in Kanchan Nagar, the temple is a must see for all.
Distance from hotel :6.5 km
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Kalna Raj Bari
Located on the western bank of the Bhagirathi, the town is known as Ambika Kalna, named after deity, Goddess Kali. Once a flourishing port town, it has numerous historical monuments such as the Rajbari and 108 Shiva temples.
Distance from hotel :67 km