Panskura (পাঁশকুড়া Pānśkuṛā), a town along the Kangsabati River in West Bengal, is famous for the state's "Valley of Flowers". It's a popular weekend getaway for Kolkata residents in spring.
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Map of Panskura
By train
[edit]- 1 Panskura Junction South Eastern . A major rail interchange between Howrah-Kharagpur, Panskura-Haldia and Tamluk-Digha lines.
- 2 Khirai South Eastern . Serves the opposite bank of the Kangsabati River, closer to the flower valley.
Get around
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[edit]- 1 Khirai (ক্ষীরাই Kṣīrāi). A secluded village, often called the "Valley of Flowers" of West Bengal. During the months of January-March, the fields are full of flower species like marigolds, chrysanthemums, tuberose and gladiolus. The remote view of a train passing through the colourful valley can remind one of Bengali classics like Pather Panchali, despite not being shot here.