Adyapeath Temple
Adyapeath Temple is a white marble temple situated at Dakshineshwar, a pilgrim town on the banks of the Hooghly River, North 24 Parganas District. This temple functions under Dakshineshwar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeeth and it stands as a symbol of the unity of all religions. The spire of this temple combines the moon, the star and Lord Shiva’s trident. The temple has three altars, one atop the other. The idol of lord Ram is placed in the first altar. The topmost altar contains the deities of Lord Krishna and Radha. Thousands of devotees attend the various pujas held here.
Bahara Mihirer Dhipi
Baraha-Mihirer Dhipi or Khana-Mihirer Dhipi is an archeological site under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The place was once an important center of the Gupta Empire. Ruins of temples built during the Gupta period have been excavated here. It is situated at Berachampa in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal, about 50 km from Kolkata.
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary
Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Parmadan in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal. It is named after Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay, a great writer. Spread out over 640 hectares of forestland, the park lies on the banks of Ichhamati River. The highlight of the sanctuary is spotted deer. Monkeys and birds can also be seen. Children’s park and the mini zoo are nearby. The sanctuary is also known as Parmadan Deer Park and is around 120 km north-east of Kolkata.
Chakladham
Chakladham is 13 km from Guma Railway Station in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal. It is belived that the sage Loknath was born here. Loknath Mandir is the prominent attraction. On Loknath”s birthday in August, thousands of pilgrims visit Chakladham.
Chandraketugarh
Chandraketugarh is an archeological site, located on the banks of the Vidyadhari River, about 35 km north-east of Kolkata in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal. This port-city, equaling the age of Mohenjadaro, was discovered in 1955. The excavations held here have revealed several materials, which prove the antiquity of the site and its archeological importance. Evidences of the Maurya to the Pala ages have been excavated, which include clay pipes, drainage systems, minted copper coins, ivory bangles and beads, bronze and terracotta images.
Dakshineshwar
Dakshineshwar, a pilgrim town close to Kolkata, is located on the banks of the
Hooghly River, (a tributary of the Ganges River). The town is famous for its Kali Temple, 12 Lord Shiva Temples and a Radha-Krishna Temple. The place came into prominence because of Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, saint and guru of Swami Vivekananda, who stayed and meditated inside the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple.
Sukhacara
Sukhacara, a Gaudiya Vaishnava pilgrim center, is famous as the home of the eminent singer Govinda Datta. He was the principal singer Chaitanya Mahaprabhu”s kirtana party. Located on the banks of Ganges in North 24 Parganas District, this village is near to Khardah.
