Bardhaman | West Bengal |

Bardhaman | West Bengal |

"For the believer and the skeptic and the historian and the nature lover"

With a convergence of religion, nature, man-made marvels and the proverbial old world charm, Bardhaman is the ideal fit for a weekend getaway. Take a group comprising the most diverse people. Even with nothing else being common, they will all agree on one thing- Bardhaman's Splendor. Perhaps the only place in India that will manage to appease every mind and mindset, this Unique Bengali town has an air of its own.

Best Time To Visit

Surprisingly, Bardhaman doesn't see very harsh temperatures in any part of the year. The summers are warm, and winters are cool. However, the temperature never gets unbearable. The worst in summers is well below 35 degrees Celcius and the lowest in winters is never below 10 degrees Celcius. Still, it being a holiday, you should get to experience the best weather. Hence, the ideal time is from November to March, excluding January and February.

Nabadwip | West Bengal |

Nabadwip | West Bengal |

"The Land of Krishna Devotion"

Blanketed away in the commotion of West Bengal, Nabadwip - Mayapur is a cluster of nine islands located on the banks of Ganges. This place is one of those few religious shrines whose spirit of devotion is palpable. The scattered forests, orchids and winding paths leading to small villages give you an excellent sense of peace. With almost 200 temples concentrated in this small rural setting, Navadwipa is God's own land, in every sense of the term. It is unaffected by economy, industry and futile activity. The place is untouched by tides of time and is a perfect treat for your aesthetic sense and devotion. It doesn't matter which faith you believe in, this land of Lord Chaitanya (reincarnation of Lord Krishna) will enthrall you like nothing else.

Best Time To Visit

The place experiences all the seasons. The summers are generally hot and temperatures can shoot up to as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Winters tend to get chilly with temperatures as low as 8 degrees Celsius. Since a trip to Navadwipa would involve heavy outdoor excursion, it's most feasible to travel in days when the weather is pleasant. An ideal time would be in the months of October-November and February-March. The Navadwipa Mandala Parikrama organised by ISKCON Mayapur is especially popular among-st the devotees so do take a look online before deciding a time of visit.

Mayapur | West Bengal |

Mayapur | West Bengal |

Standing at the junction of river Ganga and Jalangi, Mayapur is a laidback city with lovely views and plenty of temples, making it ideal for multitudes of team. Mayapur is a popular Vaishnavite pilgrim centre founded by Bhakti saint Vinod Thakur. It is believed that Lord Krishna's incarnate Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born here in 1486 AD. Mayapur is famous for Chandrodaya Temple (first temple established by ISKCON in Mayapur), Samadhi of Prabhupada (temple dedicated to the founder of ISKCON), Shree Chaitanyamath (the birth place of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu), Goswami Maharaj Temple of Dashavatar and Chand Kazi's Samadhi. Located on the banks of confluence of Hooghly river and Jalangi, Mayapur is a religious centre and one of the nine dhams of the 9 holy islands. The 9 islands together looks like an eight-petaled lotus flower and are called Navadwipa which was earlier capital of Bengal. The islands are centered on Antardvipa (Mayapur) and are a part of Mayapur Township. Navadvipa is a famous temple town with about 185 temples. It is a place where all beliefs, Shaiva, Vaishnava and Buddhist converge and exist in harmony.

Itachuna Rajbari | West Bengal |

Itachuna Rajbari  | A Heritage of West Bengal |

Itachuna Rajbari is a century old Rajbari and a perfect heritage resort in Hooghly district, about an hour drive from Kolkata. The place, a modern village offers a perfect blend of nature and modernity to unwind in a royal ambience. The Rajbari is a place where history resides and you can feel its princely presence. The Rajbari is divided into five mahallas – a village courthouse, a ballet dancing hall, kitchen house, guest house and an andar mahal for ladies. It has one of the largest family temples of the Rajbaris of Bengal. The family deity ‘Shreedhar Jeeu’ is still offered prayers four times a day, with occasional mass gatherings in the plush courtyard. In the backyard of the Rajbari, a lush green area, erstwhile ‘Khamar Bari’, now converted to an outdoor shooting area. An adjoining pond with idyllic jungle is a hotspot for get-togethers.