Andul Rajbari | Howrah | West Bengal |

Andul Rajbari | Howrah |

A heritage of Howrah 

The Andul Rajbari which is locally popular as Ananda Dham is a popular tourist destination in Howrah district of West Bengal. We planned a short trip to visit the Andul Rajbari recently. One fine monsoon morning we hired a car and reached Andul. Sri Chaitanya during his holy journey set his steps in Dakshin Nabadwip. And the place came to be known as Andul which etymologically comes from “ Ananda Dhuli” meaning the holy dust from the foot of Lord Chaitanya.

Raj Bari

From main road , it took us around 10-15 minutes to find the Andul Rajbari winding past the narrow roads crowded by innumerable shops. The royal structure adorned by massive pillars in the front and a large open field greeted us. The open field is the place where the fairs take place on relevant occasions. The Rajbari, disperse over 10 bighas and containing more than 100 rooms, could be reached in about 10 mins in the Andul station in a cycle rickshaw.  The building is in dilapidated state now but the huge structure and lofty pillars talk of the affluence the royal family needs to have enjoyed in the past.  It’s heartbreaking to witness the neglect and ill-maintenance that is driving the grand heritage building into ruins.  The large open ground in front of this Rajbari has now been transformed into a football playing ground for the locals.

Deulti | Howrah | West Bengal |

Deulti | Howrah | West Bengal |

Abode of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

This is the birthplace of famous Bengali novelist Sarat Chandra Chattopadhya (author of Devdas and other novels). Deulti is a romantic rural escape, far from the bustling city life, located at 60 km from Kolkata and well connected via roads and railway. This serene retreat is located at about 6 Km towards the western part of Bagnan in the Howrah district of West Bengal. The village of Deulti, nestled on the riverbank of Rupnarayan, is a popular sightseeing destination of Howrah. It is an ideal weekend getaway from Kolkata if you love the calm mysticism of the village. Therefore, there must be little wonder why your effervescent excitement will drive you to Deulti in that case. You can spend a lovely weekend here and enjoy the quiet! You will love the serene natural set up surrounding the village which is a perfect vacation spot, cradled on the bank of the Rupnarayan river. Travelers who are interested in the culture and heritage of Bengal, especially about the literature, can visit this interesting place to cater to their taste in Bengal and its natural surroundings.

You will definitely be astonished by savoring the panoramic view of the natural surrounding of this serene village of Deulti. The charming calls and chirps of different kinds of birds from behind the flora and foliage will offer you immense pleasure. You will relish a stroll along the narrow clay path cutting across the paddy field that will direct to the bank of river Rupnarayan. The mesmeric view of the River Rupnarayan will unquestionably captivate your mind.