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  • Nandlal Temple is one of the seven Ek Ratna-style temples located in Bishnupur

    Nandlal Temple is one of the seven Ek Ratna-style temples located in Bishnupur

  • The middle temple still adorns the few scenes of Krishna Lila and Ramayan as the artwork

    The middle temple still adorns the few scenes of Krishna Lila and Ramayan as the artwork

  • The two temples are considerably big and the same in size as, compared to the third one

    The two temples are considerably big and the same in size as, compared to the third one

  • Pathar Darwaja constructed to protect the royals from enemies

    Pathar Darwaja constructed to protect the royals from enemies

  • A square-raised plinth with descriptive decorated arches has a Char-Chala roof

    A square-raised plinth with descriptive decorated arches has a Char-Chala roof

  • Lalji temple is a prominent terracotta temple of Bishnupur in the Ek-Ratna style

    Lalji temple is a prominent terracotta temple of Bishnupur in the Ek-Ratna style

  • The superb terracotta carvings of floral patterns on the wall with a curved roof

    The superb terracotta carvings of floral patterns on the wall with a curved roof

  • Radha Shyam Mandir dedicated to Lord Radha-Krishna

    Radha Shyam Mandir dedicated to Lord Radha-Krishna

  • Terracotta depict the stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures

    Terracotta depict the stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures

  • Jor Bangla Mandir is famed for its ornate carvings of terracotta on the wall

    Jor Bangla Mandir is famed for its ornate carvings of terracotta on the wall

  • The most interesting feature of Rasmancha is the passageways that form arches

    The most interesting feature of Rasmancha is the passageways that form arches

  • Rasmancha makes it individual architecture to be found entirely in India

    Rasmancha makes it individual architecture to be found entirely in India

  • Dalmadal Cannon was one of the famous cannons of West Bengal

    Dalmadal Cannon was one of the famous cannons of West Bengal

  • The Oldest Terracotta Temple City of West Bengal

    The Oldest Terracotta Temple City of West Bengal

  • Marvel of curved Bangla roof blended along the domes

    Marvel of curved Bangla roof blended along the domes

  • Bishnupur was also called ‘Vishnupur’ during the Malla rulers

    Bishnupur was also called ‘Vishnupur’ during the Malla rulers

  • The temples in Bisnupur withstood a ravage of time

    The temples in Bisnupur withstood a ravage of time

  • The large gateway was the main entrance of the Royal Kingdom of Bishnupur

    The large gateway was the main entrance of the Royal Kingdom of Bishnupur

  • The temple of Banda is the finest stone structure found in Purulia.

    The temple of Banda is the finest stone structure found in Purulia.

  • Telkupi village is well known for its half immersed temple.

    Telkupi village is well known for its half immersed temple.

  • Baranti lake is well-bounded with stones and few places add immense beauty for the tourist

    Baranti lake is well-bounded with stones and few places add immense beauty for the tourist

  • The grand temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu’s avatar, Shri Chaitanya a protector of Vaishnuism.

    The grand temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu’s avatar, Shri Chaitanya a protector of Vaishnuism.

  • The amazing fact about Garh Panchakoot is the natural resources used by people to build and protect the palace.

    The amazing fact about Garh Panchakoot is the natural resources used by people to build and protect the palace.

  • The fort is frozen in time bearing the witness of the plundering of Marathas

    The fort is frozen in time bearing the witness of the plundering of Marathas

  • Garh Pachakoot as the name suggests Garh which means fort in Sanskrit.

    Garh Pachakoot as the name suggests Garh which means fort in Sanskrit.

  • I took blessings from Ma Joychandi with a few moments at the top with a beautiful view of a wide range.

    I took blessings from Ma Joychandi with a few moments at the top with a beautiful view of a wide range.

  • The well-maintained stairs will guide you to the top of the hillock.

    The well-maintained stairs will guide you to the top of the hillock.

  • Online booking is available for Youth Hostel which is a place at a very cheaper cost to stay a night in the mids of the jungle

    Online booking is available for Youth Hostel which is a place at a very cheaper cost to stay a night in the mids of the jungle

  • Joychandi was quite difficult without stairs but now there are well maintained 490 stairs

    Joychandi was quite difficult without stairs but now there are well maintained 490 stairs

  • Mythological stories add a lot of vigour needed for tourists visiting Purulia.

    Mythological stories add a lot of vigour needed for tourists visiting Purulia.

  • The lush green, dense sal forest with blossoms of Palash flowers in spring gives a rustic ambience to Purulia district

    The lush green, dense sal forest with blossoms of Palash flowers in spring gives a rustic ambience to Purulia district

  • During the winter season, the production of flowers increase and this is the best time to witness blooming flowers.

    During the winter season, the production of flowers increase and this is the best time to witness blooming flowers.

  • Khirai produces some of the best ornamental flowers like Chrysanthemum

    Khirai produces some of the best ornamental flowers like Chrysanthemum

  • I wasn’t expecting an isolated Khirai station with scarcely visible life around

    I wasn’t expecting an isolated Khirai station with scarcely visible life around

  • A dirt road of village to reach Khirai

    A dirt road of village to reach Khirai

  • The winter season is the best time to witness blooming flowers in Khirai

    The winter season is the best time to witness blooming flowers in Khirai

  • Bengal’s countryside is well portrayed by the poets as a shy bride with a veil covering her beautiful teenage face.

    Bengal’s countryside is well portrayed by the poets as a shy bride with a veil covering her beautiful teenage face.

  • The fragrance of the untouched countryside with warm-hearted people greets you with absolute adoration.

    The fragrance of the untouched countryside with warm-hearted people greets you with absolute adoration.

  • A short excursion to Khirai, barely to dodge the stressful ordinary life.

    A short excursion to Khirai, barely to dodge the stressful ordinary life.

  • The fields of Chitrey, is a great place took a long break to enjoy the view

    The fields of Chitrey, is a great place took a long break to enjoy the view

  • Srikhola village gets its name from the beautiful stream that passes through it

    Srikhola village gets its name from the beautiful stream that passes through it

  • The picturesque little village Gurdum. The sixth-day camping spot.

    The picturesque little village Gurdum. The sixth-day camping spot.

  • Morning view of Aal. The fourth and fifth-day camping spot.

    Morning view of Aal. The fourth and fifth-day camping spot.

  • 180° panorama view of the four highest peaks from the summit, Sandakphu, the highest peak of West Bengal.

    180° panorama view of the four highest peaks from the summit, Sandakphu, the highest peak of West Bengal.

  • The unwinding trails to Sandakphu from one ridge to another.

    The unwinding trails to Sandakphu from one ridge to another.

  • The Black Lake, Kala Pokhri. The third-day camping spot.

    The Black Lake, Kala Pokhri. The third-day camping spot.

  • The view of Tumling village. The second-day camping spot.

    The view of Tumling village. The second-day camping spot.

  • Beautiful monastery of Chitrey at the peak of the mountain

    Beautiful monastery of Chitrey at the peak of the mountain

  • The Land Rover, an antique vehicle which is still operating.

    The Land Rover, an antique vehicle which is still operating.

  • The morning in the beautiful town Mane Bhanjan.

    The morning in the beautiful town Mane Bhanjan.

  • View of Sleeping Budha from Tumling.

    View of Sleeping Budha from Tumling.

  • The entrance of Singalila National Park.

    The entrance of Singalila National Park.

  • A monk in Chitrey, route from Mane Bhanjan to Tumling

    A monk in Chitrey, route from Mane Bhanjan to Tumling

  • The small trails apart from the road are better routes for a trek from Mane Bhanjang.

    The small trails apart from the road are better routes for a trek from Mane Bhanjang.

  • Trekking in the Mountains of Singalila Ridge

    Trekking in the Mountains of Singalila Ridge

  • The active zeal of the villagers has kept the tradition still alive.

    The active zeal of the villagers has kept the tradition still alive.

  • The large Chhau masks represent the specific mythological characters

    The large Chhau masks represent the specific mythological characters

  • This post is to adore the incredible people who are trying to endeavour their lost tradition and art.

    This post is to adore the incredible people who are trying to endeavour their lost tradition and art.

  • The geographic surroundings of the place are carved by hills, forests and beautiful streams.

    The geographic surroundings of the place are carved by hills, forests and beautiful streams.

  • The Land of Red Soil “Puruliya”

    The Land of Red Soil “Puruliya”

  • The caretaker of the Synagogue is a Muslim, the most heartening gesture

    The caretaker of the Synagogue is a Muslim, the most heartening gesture

  • Its interior stuns the visitors with its black and white checked tiles

    Its interior stuns the visitors with its black and white checked tiles

  • It was built in 1884 by Sir Elias David Ezra in memory of his father David Joseph Ezra

    It was built in 1884 by Sir Elias David Ezra in memory of his father David Joseph Ezra

  • Few Jewish community Synagogues are left to tell the story

    Few Jewish community Synagogues are left to tell the story

  • The best way to travel in Kolkata is by the iconic yellow ambassador taxi

    The best way to travel in Kolkata is by the iconic yellow ambassador taxi

  • Kolkata is now a bustling metropolis

    Kolkata is now a bustling metropolis

  • Owing to such expansive heritage and rich tradition

    Owing to such expansive heritage and rich tradition

  • Trams dates back to a long-gone era of the city’s colonial past.

    Trams dates back to a long-gone era of the city’s colonial past.

  • Tourist places in Kolkata The Heritage

    Tourist places in Kolkata The Heritage