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The district comprises of the densely populated urban fringe of the metropolitan city of Kolkata, with the already built-up city of Salt Lake and planned city of New Town at Rajarhat on one side and the Sundarbans on the other side. It is close to Kolkata and is well connected by road and rail networks.

Destinations

Chandraketugarh

Chandraketugarh

Chandraketugarh is located only 38 km north- east of Kolkata. The history of Chandraketugarh dates back to almost the 3rd Century B.C., during the pre-Mauryan era. Historians identify this site with the ancient Gangaridai mentioned by the Greek traveller, Megasthenes, in his work Indica .

Dakshineswar

Dakshineswar

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali in 1855. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal.

Barrackpore

Barrackpore

Barrackpore was one of the earliest British settlements along the Hooghly River. The name Barrackpore originates from the English word barracks . Barrackpore acquired the name as the site of the first major military base of the British East India Company. Prior to that time, Barrackpore was known as Chanak, and is mentioned by that name in the Manasa Mangal. Arguably, it is also believed that during the regime of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb, this place was a major collection centre of khajna taxes and then it was named as Barbakpur. With time, the name changed to Barrackpore. Famous for its summer breeze, it was a popular riverside retreat for the British in Kolkata and now you can enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic near the river.

Adyapith Temple

Adyapith Temple

If you are planning a visit at Dakshineswar temple, then you must visit Adyapith temple as well. Situated close to Dakshineswar, this is a pilgrim centre - which is a temple of Adya Ma. The myth is that Sree Annada Thakur saw a dream, where he was advised to build this temple of Adya Ma in order to teach man the dictums of love and idealism. Followed which, he initiated work on the temple. The construction was started in 1340 BS and the temple was inaugurated in 1375 BS.

Rabindra Tirtha

Rabindra Tirtha

Rabindra Tirtha Complex is a cultural center in Narkel Bagan, New Town solely dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore. It is a project developed by the HIDCO which houses an exhibition of Tagore s paintings, archives, a research center, an auditorium and dormitories for students opting to conduct their research on Tagore.

Taki

Taki

Taki is a city and a municipality on the banks of river Ichhamati. The river Ichhamati forms border with Bangladesh. Due to the location, this city is a popular destination for picnics or gathering just by the riverbanks near the international border. On the last day of Durga Puja, immersion of Durga idols attracts thousands of visitors as idols from both the countries are immersed here.

Chakla Dham

Chakla Dham

Chakla is a small village but has gained popularity for being a religious tourist place of Bengal for Lokenath Baba Temple. Since, Chakla is the birthplace of Lokenath Baba, it is famous for the temple of Lokenath Bramhachari Baba Thakur / Guru Ji . The temple is located on a huge area, which includes the temple itself, office rooms, which are used for charitable functions and a huge pond. The total compound is having different blocks and it will take a full day for you to visit. While going there, you can also wait for the prasada, which is delivered to the devotees after the second puja.

Other places of Interest

Other places of Interest

Temple of Fame built by Lord Minto Flag Staff House with statues of Geogre, Dakshineswar Temple, Gandhi ghat, Halisahar, Naihati- birth place of Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattyopadhyay, Dyapith, 26 Shib Temple at Titagarh, Annapurna Temple at Titagarh, Mangal Pandey Uddan.