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Bishnupur

Temple Town of Terracotta Art

2 daysIdeal stay₹400From / night₹25EntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowBishnupurNearest rail · 0 km

A historic Malla kingdom town famous for its unique terracotta temples from the 17th and 18th centuries, Baluchari sarees, Bishnupur gharana of classical music, and Dokra metal craft.

Pairs well with

Shantiniketan· 3h away

Kolkata· 4h away

Jamshedpur· 4h away

Digha· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

J F M A M J J A S O N D

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 95

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bishnupur 0km · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (Kolkata) 200km

Nearest transport

Bishnupur0 km

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (Kolkata)200 km

Stay options

budget₹400/night

mid₹1,200/night

luxury₹3,000/night

Best time to visit

October – February

How to get here

Howrah (Kolkata) → Bishnupur

train · 3h

₹150

approx.

Kolkata → Bishnupur

bus · 4h