Bankura Bishnupur Mukutmanipur Tour from Kolkata 2025

Bishnupur is famous for its unique terracotta temples and classical music tradition. The Bishnupur tour can be on the same day as the trip from Kolkata. But if you can stay for one day, it’s good for you. Arannayak Express and Rupashi Bangla are both excellent trains to reach Bishnupur. Currently, Rupashi Bangla is running from Santragachi station at 6:25 am.

Our comprehensive Bankura Bishnupur Tour Plan and Travel Guide offers everything you need to plan your perfect trip. From detailed itineraries to must-visit attractions, this guide will help you uncover the historical and cultural treasures of Bishnupur. You’ll also find practical tips on accommodation, local cuisine, and transportation to ensure a hassle-free experience.

It will take a few days longer if you include Mukutmanipur, Bankura, or Jayrambati Kamarpukur. Buses are available from the Bishnupur bus stand in West Bengal. 

About Bishnupur

In the fourteenth century, the nineteenth Malla king, Jagat Malla, moved from Pradyumnapur and shifted his capital to the region of the red soil Bishnupur.

Bishnupur terracotta art has taken a rare stand. This art enriched ancient Bengali temple culture. Music maestros like Jadu Bhatta, Radhika Prasad, and Gyan Goswami introduce their music to the globe and style. It’s still terribly renowned as “Bishnupur Gharana.”

The unique attraction of Bishnupur tourism is the burnt clay’s creative and architectural structures. The place is also known for Baluchari, Mallabhum sarees, and ‘Tasar silk,’ which is also called Bishnupuri silk.

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Bishnupur 2 Days 1-night Travel Guide

Lying at the heart of West Bengal, Bishnupur is a popular destination with a rich cultural heritage. Famous for its Terracotta temples and handicrafts, this place was once the capital of the Malla Kingdom.

This place is excellent for a weekend trip from Kolkata. Here are two days, 1-night tour guides for exploring Bishnupur:

Day 1

Start the journey by hopping into the Rupasi Bangla train departing from Santragachi railway station at 6:25 am. It will reach Bishnupur by 9:45 am and head for the trip right after. Take a toto from the outskirts of the railway station (as they charge way less than the ones inside the station).

Visiting the famous Madan Mohan temple without checking into the hotel is advisable. This will save on travel expenses. 

It’s the most famous Radha Krishna temple in Bishnupur. You can enjoy a delightful “Bhog” (post-puja meal) for lunch by buying a meal coupon for 60 rupees.

After that, leave the hotel, have food, and rest quickly. Again, start your sightseeing journey by visiting the oldest music college in India – Ram Sharan College of Music. First established as a school, this college has maintained its reputation to date.

Bishnupur is renowned for its architectural heritage, which is beautifully depicted in its temples. We recommend visiting most of them on the first day itself. 

Spend your afternoon exploring the architectural aura of the seven temples in one place. From the Kalachand temple, walk around the terracotta-designed Nandalal temple, Radha Govinda Mandir, Radha Madhav temples, etc.

Before sunset, head to the shopaholic’s paradise at Poramatir Haat, a 7-minute walk from Nandalal temple. Here, you can find exclusive terracotta handicrafts and handwoven fabrics at the best prices, all made by villagers.

End the day’s journey by visiting the adjacent Dalmadal Cannon and Chhinnamasta temple. Finally, indulge in collecting beautifully hand-crafted souvenirs like Dokra works, ‘Dashavatar Tash ‘, and Baluchari sarees in this area.

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Day 2

Check out of the hotel, but keep the luggage here. Start day two by exploring Bishnupur’s rich cultural heritage stored in AJC Purakriti Bhawan, the district museum. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Mondays.

Follow it up by strolling around the Lal Bandh lake via the red village roads. It is ideal for boating and bird watching.

Next, take a toto and go to Bara Pathar Darja, Choto Pathar Darja and Stone Chariot, built by Raja Veer Singh. Do check out the Lalji temple beside Bara Pathar Darja. The Mrinmoyee Mandir, a Durga mandir, is a must-visit in Bishnupur.

To explore the remaining places, purchase online tickets with your identity details. The Jor Bangla stands majestically, offering a reminiscence of the past. Check out the Gum Ghar, Jugal Kishore temple, and Pachchura Shyam Rai temple, which showcase glimpses of the intricate architectural heritage.

Keep the best for last and visit Rasmancha, the landmark tourist spot of Bishnupur. Festivals of Radha-Krishna were earlier celebrated here. The Archaeological Survey of India has conserved all these sites as heritage sites. If you have extra time, visit the Baluchari / Swarnachari saree shop in Bishnupur. Check the playlist.

Lastly, take your luggage from the hotel and depart for Kolkata, taking the same Rupasi Bangla train at 5:30 p.m. from Bishnupur. Your short and eventful journey to Bishnupur ends here. I hope this guide helps you arrange your weekend trip to Bishnupur.

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Popular Places to Visit in Bishnupur

• Pora matir hat Bishnupur
• Rashmancha
• Dalmadal Cannon
• Shyam Rai Temple
• Jor Bangla
• Stone Chariot Bishnupur

Pora Matir Hat, Bishnupur / Terracotta Hat

The primary purpose of this Bishnupur haat (বিষ্ণুপুরের পোড়ামাটির হাট) is to promote and market the terracotta art of Bishnupur. Simultaneously, the government tries to promote the culture of Bishnupur and Bankura.

Beyond the Chhinnamasta temple of Bishnupur, the environment-friendly hat is open on the grounds of the Jora Mandir. The fair starts at noon (3:00 pm) and runs until evening.

There are many shops in the shop. Burnt material stores, terracotta goods shops, girls’ jewellery shops, Shusunia region stone shops, paper doll shops, clothes shops, wooden goods shops, handmade “jurugunda” shrimps (chorakata), lanterns, etc., are famous.

The Baul song team and the Tusu song groups are singing under trees. On one side of the field, a group of Kirtan groups, Ramayana song groups, are singing in their style. On the other side of the area, you can eat tea, fried chips, Sabudana Papad, televaja snack, etc.

They played drama, Kirtan, danced, etc. People of all age groups danced, from boys and girls to the rhythm of “Dhamsa-Madal.” If you can take time on Saturday, you should visit the fancy “Terracotta Hat” or the Poramatir hat.

Rashmancha – Temple of Bishnupur

The Archaeological Survey of India maintained the Rashmancha. Its three galleries are designed in a three-tier form with sixty-four compartments and thirty-five feet high. Bir Hambir was created in 1587; its stage is eighty feet wide.

The Rashmanch is formed with burnt brick over a mixture of Bengal “Charchala” and Egyptian pyramid style. During the time of the Malla kings, the Rash festival was celebrated on this stage. Deity Radha Krishna is accustomed to being put in at the time of the celebration on the scene.

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Dalmadal Cannon

King Gopal Singh bought the Dalmadal cannon for Rs two lakh. With this cannon, he resisted Maratha Bargi’s attack by Bhaskar Pandit.

The legend is that the family god, Madan Mohan, discharged the cannon to repulse the ‘Bargis’. It’s the major attraction of Bishnupur Mukutmanipur.

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Shyam Rai Temple

Shyam Rai temple was built in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha in the Charchala Pancharatana style. The temple is exclusive in its sculptures, with stunning carvings. The Rasa Lila of Sri Krishna with the Gopis of Hindu mythology has been sculpted in the walls of the terracotta temple art in Bishnupur.

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Jor Bangla

Mallaraj Raghunath Dev Singh built Jor Bangla in 1655. It is made in the charcoal style. There are also many temples and tourist attractions, such as Chinnamasta Mandir, the stone chariot, Radhe Sham temple, and Malleswar Shiva temple.

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Stone Chariot Bishnupur

A chariot made of stone is another point of interest in Bishnupur.

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Bankura Bishnupur Handicrafts items

While on the way back, you may shop for famous Baluchari of Bishnupuri silk, Mallabhum Sari, Tasar silk, articles made from conch shells, horses made from burnt clay in Panchmura (35km), and many Dokra artefacts for remembrance of the trip. Silk Khadi of Raghunath Sayer or Mallabhumi Silk Centre of Bara Kalitala is an ideal shopping outlet.

Ten incarnations comprising 120 cards painted with gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology are another interesting souvenir of Bishnupur.

Similar to Akbar’s Raja-Ujir cards, they are bright and eye-catching. You can even see the cards being made at Fouzdar House in Sankhari Bazar near Madan Mohan Temple. Kamarpukur and Jayrambati can be reached simply by bus from Bishnupur. Mukutmanipur can be reached easily from Bishnupur.

Bishnupur Hotels

Bishnupur tourism property earlier at Bishnupur Tourist Lodge (wbtdcl) is a good option for staying in Bishnupur. If you are planning to visit the Joypur forest, then Banalata Resort might be a good option.

Bishnupur Music

The classical music of Bishnupur Gharana is still renowned worldwide.

Bishnupuri Silk Saree, Bankura district

Bishnupur is renowned for Baluchari and Mallabhum sarees, Tasar silk, and other textiles. You should add this to your Bishnupur Mukutmanipur tour checklist.

Bishnupur Mela

Thousands of people gathered for the “Shravan Sankranti” puja. Additionally, the Bishnupur fair starts on the 7th of Poush, as per the Bengali calendar (December last week). Both are the most attractive events in Bishnupur.

Mukutmanipur Tour and Travel Guide

Nobody knows where heaven is, but staying overnight at Mukutmanipur on a moonlit night is a Way to experience heavenly bliss. There are two dams in Mukutmanipur: Kangshabati and Kumari dams.

We can have a Picturesque view of rural Bengal with its lush green shading and slight ripples in the lake’s blue water. A boating facility is also available here.

The water released from the sluice gate creates a sweet melody and reminds us of paradise. The zig-zag walkable road seems to have disappeared into the hills, and the hillocks have covered the horizon.

Sunrise in Mukutmaniur is also well appreciated. Paresh Nath Hill is 6 km along Dam Tip road and 3 km along the rustic path at the confluence of Kangshabati and Kumari rivers.

On top of the hillock, the Hindu god Lord Shiva, the Jain god Parshnath Swami of chlorite stone, and many other goddesses can be found. Please note that the hotel price is very high there.

You need to come to Bankura station and take a local bus or hire a cab to get here.

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Mukutmanipur Tour Plan

Mukumtanipur Dam is India’s second-largest soil dam, located on the banks of the Kanswati and Kumari rivers. The concrete road, about 11 kilometres long, is at the top of the dam.

After getting permission from the office at the lock gate, you can drive a 4-wheeler on this road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Musafirana is on this road – a beautifully arranged small hill with a beautiful topography of Mukutmanipur. Pictures of Bankura’s scenes are painted on the wall of Musfirana. After that, you can visit the Pareshanath temple on a small “Tila”. Fari Ghat is just right after that. Cross the river and visit Bonapukuria Deer Park. The deer came to eat every day at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. At that time, you will see many deer together.

Another good way to visit Mukutmanipur Dam is to rent a boat. Boat trips include Musafirana, Parsnath Temple, Deer Park, Sonajhuri Prakriti Bhraman Kendra, and Mohana.

Now, Mukutmanipur has been refurbished, with colourful street designs, beautifully decorated shops, chandeliers on the road, new picking boat booking counters, and cleaned toilets. There is also a plan to start water sports.

Places to visit in Mukutmanipur (1st option)

Now let’s turn around, Mukutmanipur. If you go through the right road of Mukutmanipur, you will see “Baroghutu” hill – a small hill and an indigenous village, which you can visit afterwards. Now you are very near the grasslands of the dam. In winter, migratory birds gather here.

Ambikanagar is 4 km away from Mukutmanipur. The first name was Amai-Nagar. Once upon a time, this place was for Jainism, but in 1898, it became desolate because of floods. The ruins of Ambikanagar Rajbari are still present. One of the royal family’s queens is named Mukutanipur. Near the subdivision town is Khatra.

The village of “Panpra” is on the outskirts of Khatra. You can find Mosakh Hill and the jungle of Kashipur. There is a road to the top, a temple, and a cave. In this jungle, an elephant comes occasionally.

However, the forest department staff had already spread the news. In “​​Dhanara gram panchayat of Khatra,” there are about 100 bighas of land, with one stone-made hill called Sonamani Hills. It is said that it was the temple of Goddess Sonamani, and Puja still happens here.

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Mukutmanipur tourism (2nd option)

Now, let’s go to the other side. Go to Ranibandh from Mukutmanipur and go to the Jhilimili jungle. You will see three watchtowers on the streets and an extraordinary view of Mukumanipur Dam from the hills and thick forests. After a bit more, take the road to SUTAN, and you will reach the Sutan Forest Bungalow in the dense jungle.

Peacocks may fly in front of your car on the road. The damaged bungalow is waiting to reopen, and a watchtower is being refined again. Let’s return to the main street. A road on the left will also lead to Talveria Dam, a charming picnic spot. The government has newly decorated the area. Ghatashila can be visited from Jhilimili to Bandayan from the Durasini Forest.

Apart from this, the distance between Khatra and Bishnupur is not very far. In Bishnupur, every Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm, a fair is held in the govt initiative, where the terracotta of Panchmura, Bikaner Dokara, Baluchari / Swarnachari / Shankha of Bishnupur, and the stonework of artists of adjoining villages of Susunia hills.

Adivasi dance and kirtan are also included. If you tour from Bankura, visit the Shushunya Hills.

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Famous Tourist Places in Bankura

The district of Bankura is full of archaeological treasures. In Bishnupur, Dokra craftsmanship on the outskirts of Bikna village is world-renowned.

Beautiful artefacts are assumed to be the remains of equipment. Handloom wrappers, bathing towels (Gamcha), bed-covers, or handicraft items made from bamboo, cane, and wood by the tribal handicraftsmen of Rajgram and Kenjakunra villages are special. Those are the lovely souvenirs of the Bankura trip.

A Sun temple was built in the 10th century about 3 km away, and an ancient Ekateswar Shiva temple. It is just 5 km away. Raghunathju terracotta temple in Bishnupur is enriched with terracotta artwork built in 1639.

Methodist Missionary Church and Darakeswar River are also tourist attractions. Bankura is famous for its variety of sweets, such as Kalakand, Chittaranjan, and Nikhuti.

The interested traveller should stay overnight at Bankura and travel about 24 km to enjoy an expedition to the 400-foot-high, lush, green-covered Koro Hill.

The wall also surrounds the temple of the eight-armed goddess Parvati or Durga. Behind the temple are Shiva Linga and his consort, an ox. From behind the temple, you can easily view Gangdua Dam on the Shali River (8km) and Susunia Hill.

Tapobon Asram is at the foothill, and Ramakrishna Sevadam Ashram is also there. A little away, Chenchuria Eco-park, 26 km from Bishnupur, is a paradise for tourists from Bengal.

The ecology garden in Bishnupur has an extensive area surrounded by Mahua, Sal, Piasal, Amlaki, and Kendu(tobacco) leaves. There is also a lake with boating facilities. The birthplace of the world-famous artist Jamini Roy is in Chhandar village, under Bankura.

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Distance:-

1. Bankura from Khatra to Mukutmanipur – 50 km
2. From Khatra to Mukumanipur – 7 km
3. From Khatra to Mosquet Hill – 2 km
4. Khatra to Sonamani Hills – 14 km
5. Khatra to Bishnupur – 60 km
6. Khatra to Sutan – 28 km
7. Sutan to Talvera Dam – 24 km
8. Jhelimili from Taliberia – 7 km
9. Jhelimili to Ghatshila – 60 km