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Bishnupur travel guide

Terracotta temples and Baluchari silk

Bishnupur
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Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹800–4,000
Food a day
₹200–900
Nearest railhead
0 km away
Nearest airport
150 km away

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About Bishnupur

The Malla kings’ capital — 17th-century terracotta temples carved with epics, the pyramid Rasmancha, a giant cannon, Baluchari silk weavers and the clay horses of Panchmura.

Things to do in Bishnupur

  1. Rasmancha

    30 min · ₹25 entry

    A pyramid-roofed pavilion of 108 arches.

  2. Jor Bangla Temple

    30 min · Free

    Twin-hut temple covered in terracotta panels.

  3. Shyam Rai Temple

    30 min · Free

    Five-spired temple with Krishna-lila panels.

  4. Madan Mohan Temple

    30 min · Free

    One of the finest terracotta facades.

  5. Dalmadal Cannon

    15 min · Free

    A 3.8 m wrought-iron cannon.

  6. Baluchari Weavers

    1 h · Free

    Silk saris woven with mythological scenes.

Where to stay in Bishnupur

  • Bishnupur town

    ₹900–2,500

    WBTDC tourist lodge and small hotels.

What to eat

  • Mecha sandesh

    sweets · veg

    Bankura’s traditional sweet.

Good to know

  • One ticket covers the ASI temples.
  • The Bishnupur Mela in December brings crafts and music.

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