Bishnupur lies just 151km away from Kolkata. This town of terracotta temples and man-made lakes is proof of the Malla rulers of 16th century. Since Bishnupur had no stone for construction, the Malla kings built terracotta temples to celebrate their love for Krishna. Terracotta tiles carve out stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Bishnupur lies just 151km away from Kolkata. This town of terracotta temples and man-made lakes is proof of the Malla rulers of 16th century. Since Bishnupur had no stone for construction, the Malla kings built terracotta temples to celebrate their love for Krishna. Terracotta tiles carve out stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Bishnupur is a wonderful small town of Bankura - very rich from archeological aspect having remnants of Malla Dynasta here and there.
Best place is to stay: Hotel Laxmi Park, on Bailapara Road, Bishnupur. Food is delicious and room is excellent. At moderate budget you can enjoy your 1 / 2 nights stay. Contact no - (03244) 256353.
Places of attraction: Rasmancha, Shyamrai temple, Krishna Roy, Jore bunglow temple, Madan Mohan temple, Chinna Masta temple, Nanda lal temple etc. Nearly 28 old temples in and out of Bishnupur.