Cities

Bardhaman

West Bengal

An old royal town known for its Sitabhog and Mihidana sweets.

Photo: Amitabha Gupta · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Bardhaman is being written.

Nearby

1–3 of 18
Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Santiniketan

West Bengal
About 33 miles away

Rabindranath Tagore's university town, a UNESCO site of art, music and open-air classes.

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If You're Nearby
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Mayapur and Nabadwip

West Bengal
About 34 miles away

Birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and home of the great ISKCON temple across the river.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · Hindu temples

Bishnupur

West Bengal
About 37 miles away

Terracotta temples carved with epics, and a town famous for its silk saris and clay horses.

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