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About Banashree Resort Sukno Pukur Joypur Forest Bishnupur

Banashree Resort in Joypur Forest, Bankura district. This resort is situated inside the forest but on the highway to Bishnupur. Due to its natural charm, Joypur Forest has become a destination for eco-tourism. Visitors can explore the forest on nature walks and treks, appreciating the biodiversity it offers. Joypur Forest is home to various species of wildlife, including different types of birds, animals, and insects. The forest offers opportunities for bird watching and wildlife photography.

About Banashree Resort Sukno Pukur Joypur Forest Bishnupur

Places to visit nearby Banashree Resort Joypur Forest

Joypur Jungle

Thick forest of Sal, Palash, mahua, Neem etc.,Not very far from Kolkata in the Bankura District of West Bengal . A Good weekend destination. Enjoy the tranquility of the nature and if you are lucky will be able to see some wild animals (Elephant heard, Deer foxes) and birds. If you want to spend a weekend in a densely forested area where you can occasionally see herds of deer crossing the lush forest path, consider Joypur Forest.

Joypur Jungle

Aerodrome or Basudebpur Chatal

One of the oldest airports under British rule, Bishnupur Airport is now a little-known tourist destination in the Bankura District. Because it is located in the Joypur forest close to Bashudevpur village, it is also known as Bashudevpur Chantal. The airport in Joypur was built by the British during World War II. You can see the runway or the airport when you're exploring the jungle. In addition to its historical importance, this site is well-known for its resident and migratory bird populations.

Aerodrome or Basudebpur Chatal

Temple Town Bishnupur

Welcome to Bishnupur, a temple town in the Bankura district of West Bengal, renowned for its fascinating terracotta stories, vibrant culture, and opulent past. The Malla dynasty was founded by Adi Malla. The tenth Malla king, Jagat Malla, moved his kingdom to Bishnupur. Many terracotta and stone temples were constructed by Raja Jagat Malla and his descendants.

Places to visit nearby Bishnupur

Garh Darwaja

The 'Chota Patthar Darwaza' or 'Small Gateway' of Bishnupur is another name for this gateway. The arched terracotta building known as Garh-Darwaja has a simple exterior. A short distance away from this gateway is another, bigger gateway called the 'Main Gateway' or 'Bara Patthar Darwaja' of Bishnupur.

Garh Darwaja

Stone chariot of Bishnupur

Stone Chariot is a miniaturized Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This Temple looks like a Chariot.

Stone chariot of Bishnupur

Lalji Temple

Bir Singha, the Malla ruler, constructed the Lalji Temple with Shikhara on an elevated square platform. This temple, which honors Radha-Krishna, has a style similar of Bengali architecture with elaborate stucco ornamentation. In front of the temple there is dancing hall and there is tower in the west dedicated to Raghunath.

Lalji Temple

Rash Mancha

The Rasmancha pavilion housed the statues of Lord Krishna that were transported from various temples in preparation for the Rash festival. Designed like a long, pyramidal tower with turrets resembling huts on either side, this brick temple is the oldest in Bishnupur.

Rash Mancha

Kalachand Temple

Kalachand Temple is the first of Bishnupur's Eka-ratna temples. With a single tower perched atop a pitched roof, the laterite temple features a square floor plan and a height of 9.2 meters. Its floor area is roughly 11.1 square meters. The rooftop is home to the magnificent terracotta sculptures, which showcase the amazing chala style of Bengali building design.

Kalachand Temple

Radha Gobindo Temple

This terracotta Eka Ratna temple was constructed in 1729 AD, under Krishna Singha's reign, as shown by the dedication inscription on the south face of the structure. This temple is close to the Radha Madhav and Nandalal temples, and it is situated behind the Jor Mandir collection of temples. When visiting the well-known "Pora Matir Hat," a weekly rural marketplace where locals sell their burned clay goods, one can also see these set of temples.

Radha Gobindo Temple

Dalmadal Kaman

The cannon named as Dal Madol was built by the Malla kings to fight the Maratha invasion. This Cannon is near Chinnomasta temple and is significant for the people of Bishnupur as well as Bengal. The cannon measures about 3.8 m in length and has a barrel of 28.5 cms.

Dalmadal Kaman

Gum Ghar

The ruins of the Mahaprabhu temple, which are near the main road, are in far worse shape than the Keshtorai temple despite sharing similarities in style. A few hundred meters ahead, we notice an intriguing square terracotta building. It's known as Gumghar, and during the Malla era, it might have served as a torture chamber for criminals.

Gum Ghar

Jor Bangla Temple

The Jorebangla Temple resembles two thatched huts joined together and a single tower. This Temple in brick was built by the Malla King Raghunath Singh in 1655. The structure was erected on a one metre high platform using laterite bricks.

Jor Bangla Temple

Pora Maatir Haat

Every Saturday, the Poramatir Haat, which takes place in an open space in front of Jora Mandir and is located beyond Bishnupur's Chhinnamasta Temple, is a sensory delight. It begins at midday and lasts until dusk. At the Haat, one may find anything and everything artistic. Whether it's the stores selling terracotta, pora maatir jewelry, stone goods from Susunia Hills, paper dolls, wooden goods, or handcrafted goods.

Swarnachari Baluchari Sharee

A story was also woven into the silk saree of Bishnupur Baluchari. It was a short cultural trip from Kolkata, India's cultural capital, covering everything from the history of Baluchari sarees to Baluchari motifs. Baluchari is an old weave that resembles brocade. Rich tapestries in vivid colors are woven on silk fabric, featuring paisleys, kings and queens, flowers, animals, and other motifs. The illusion of a picture painted on the fabric is produced by the fine weave.

Swarnachari Baluchari Sharee

Places to visit nearby Banphool Resort Joypur Forest

Temple Town Bishnupur

Welcome to Bishnupur, a temple town in West Bengal's Bankura district, known for its opulent past, vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and fascinating terracotta stories. Adi Malla was the founder of the Malla dynasty. Jagat Malla, the 10th Malla king shifted his kingdom to Bishnupur. Raja Jagat Malla and his descendants built numerous temples made of terracotta and stone art.

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