Pathara medinipur tours packages – Pathara medinipur tours from kolkata
Pathra the temple town of West Medinipur, located 8 kilometers from Medinipur town on the northern Pathra, on the bank of the river Kangsabati, is a village of temples., is renowned for its terracotta temples, totaling around 32 in number. A significant archaeological discovery in recent years was a statue of Lokeswar Bishnu, now housed in Kolkata’s Ashutosh Museum, affirming Pathra’s ancient settlement dating back nearly 1000 years. Today, it has become a favored destination for history and heritage enthusiasts alike. Besides its historical significance, Pathra is celebrated for its pastoral charm and is a popular spot for picnics. Pathra goes back to the Gupta era, when the place was the inland from Tamralipta Port and was an important hub for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. In 1732, Nawab Alivardi Khan appointed Bidyananda Ghoshal as the revenue collector of Ratnachawk Pargana. Bidyananda established temple after temple in the village, making it a major draw for Hindu pilgrim.
Kurumbera fort tours from kolkata – Kurumbera fort medinipur tours from kolkata by car
Kurumbera Fort, located in Gaganeshwar village about 27 km from Kharagpur, is an ancient structure preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments Act. Reached via Keshiari and the village of Kukai, the fort features a large courtyard, pillared corridors, and three domes over a raised platform. Built in the Odisha temple style using laterite stone, it likely dates back to the reign of Surja Banshi king Gajapati Kapilendra Dev (1438–1469), though some believe it served as a mosque during Aurangzeb’s era. Legends also link the site to Ram and Sita’s exile. Despite its historical significance, much about its origins remains unknown.
Moghalmari Buddhist monastery – Buddhist monastery in West Bengal
Moghalmari, a village in Paschim Medinipur’s Dantan area, is an important archaeological site where excavations since 2002 have uncovered the largest known Buddhist monastery complex in West Bengal. Dating from the 6th to 12th century, the site reveals two structural phases—an early phase with decorative bricks and stucco work, and a later phase featuring a brick stupa and tri-ratha structure. Located 40 km from Kharagpur off NH 60, the site features stucco art similar to Nalanda, including depictions of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and deities like Jambala and Saraswati, reflecting the Vajrayana phase of Buddhism. The monastery’s outer wall, measuring 60′ x 60′, used 45 types of decorative bricks, showcasing strong Gupta-era influences.
Pathara Kurumbera Moghalmari Tour Package Itinerary –
Day 1 – Howrah – Kharagpur arrival. Breakfast on the way. Visit Kurumbera (fortified temple complex) and Moghalmari (excavated Buddhist Vihar). Lunch on the way. Reach Medinipur Guest House late afternoon. Dinner and night stay.
Day 2 – Start early from Medinipur Guest House, Breakfast on the way. Visit Pathra (temple village). Lunch on the way, Kharagpur departure and Howrah arrival
package Rate –
Including – AC Transdport from kharagpur, AC Double, All toll & parking charges.
Excluding – all melas, train tickets, any entry fees, guiding charge.
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