Travelling to Midnapore in West Bengal is like taking a trip to the distant past. Fascinating pieces of history await you in the form of ancient temples and forts. That is one of the reasons behind it being a famous place to visit in West Bengal. Then there are popular tourist beaches like Digha, which derives its beauty from the casuarina trees lining its shores. At Deer Park, the sight of deer frolicking cheers you up, while at a place like Hatibari, the views of the sunset and sunrise draw a contented breath from you, as if you were thankful for being in a place like this. In the West Midnapore district, a number of excavations have revealed its history going back to the stone age. In fact, coins belonging to Samudragupta have been found in this region. Under the rule of the Nawabs during the medieval age, this region flourished and prospered greatly. There are forts and other monuments which stand here as evidence of its glorious past.
The top tourist attractions in East Midnapore include its various beaches. The foremost among them is Digha Beach, which is extremely famous for beach holidays. Mandarmani is another famous place for a beach vacation, undoubtedly, among other factors, because it is located at a short distance from Kolkata (it is located at a distance of 167 km approx). After you visit Digha, you should head for Junput, which lies 40 km away. The casuarina trees lining the beach lining the beach lend it a special kind of beauty.
Some of the other best places to visit in the two districts of Midnapore should also consist of visiting the various historical structures. Two of them are Kurumbera Fort and ancient mosque built by Mohammad Tahir. In Mahishadal, a fascinating piece of history awaits you at Rajbari. Pathra, located about 10 km from Midnapore, is also a must visit attraction while visiting Midnapore. It traces its history back to the Gupta age. At that time though, it served as the gateway to Southeast Asia. In West Midnapore, there is a place called Khirpai. You should check out this place for its Radhamadhab Temple which is an age old “Pancharatna Temple” adorned with various kinds of terracotta works. Other popular attractions for tourists to visit in Midnapore are Chilkigarh Raj Palace, Chilkigarh, Jhargram Royal Palace and Karnagarh.
Besides history, Midnapore as a travel destination is also famous for its natural beauty. One of the places where you can spend some time in the company of nature is the Deer Park. Also known as Jhargram Deer Park, it is home to a large number of deer and peacocks. There are places like Belpahari, which is a forest paradise, and Hatibari, which offers a panoramic view of the sunrise and sunset. Although there are no luxury hotels in Midnapore, there are other budget hotels which provide good hospitality and services. Despite not being luxury hotels, they give you great value for money and ensure that your stay is a comfortable and satisfactory one.
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