Dakshin Dinajpur is a district of West Bengal, India. Its history dates back to Pala and Sena times and has a unique cultural heritage.
Get in
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By car
[edit]NH 512 runs through this district. SH 10, a bypass highway, connects the district with Raiganj and Siliguri.
Get around
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Map of Dakshin Dinajpur
See and do
[edit]- 1 Balurghat College Museum. Many antique collections including coins, inscriptions, sculptures, terracotta, ornamental stones, etc. of ancient ages are preserved here.
- 2 Bangarh. An archaeological site with structures from the Maurya Empire to the Pala Empire.
- 3 Bolla Kali Temple. Kali Puja is being observed here every Friday following the Rash Purnima. A fair is organised for three days.
- 4 Dargah of Shah Ata. A brick-built structure built as early as the 14th century. It is a square, roofless mausoleum enclosing the grave of Molla Ataruddin, also known as Shah Ata. Its lower portion is made of stone.
- 5 Kaldighi Park (কালদিঘি উদ্যান Kāldighi Udyān). A large number of migratory birds flock to this place during winter.
- 6 Sarengbari. A small forest with an exquisite picnic spot. There's a small hut with drinking water facilities. Permission is required from Hili Block Development Officer (BDO) to visit the area.