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A small town in West Bengal famous for its terracota temples, Bishnupur is famous among tourists, especially for its rich culture including architecture, music and handicraft.

Bishnupur is a town with a rich heritage and a present as rich in culture, art and architecture. Its heritage and an ornamented culture transcends into multiple attractions for the tourists, which can be witnessed in the area's soft corner for classical music, paintings or while you take home a Baluchari sari. The temples that the area is known for include Jorbangla temple, Rasmancha temple, Shyamrai Temple and many more. These find immense grandeur in their identity as carriers of significant histories as well as architectural marvels.

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• Bishnupur Tour-heritage temple town in Bengal,Bankura

Bishnupur is a small heritage town in Bankura district of West Bengal, it is located 132 km from Kolkata. Bishnupur is famous for its terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees .Famous pyramid-shaped Rasmancha , established around 1600,Madan Mohan Temple is decorated with scenes from Hindu legends,including the “Mahabharata”. Explore Bankura Bishnupur Mukutmanipur Tour Package with The Weekender.

The town has a glorious past that is reflected in its rich architecture, music and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. It prospered in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Ruled by a line of Hindu Rajas of the Malla dynasty, Bishnupur developed a unique form of architecture and has perhaps the most brilliant and detailed terracotta work in Eastern India that has withstood the ravages of time.Just read our Bankura Bishnupur travel guide thoroughly.

Places to visit in Bishnupur & Bankura-

Rasmancha- built in 1587 AD. This is not a place of worship for any particular deity. All the images/idols of the gods of Bishnupur temple were assembled in the Ras-Manch during the yearly Ras festival. The pyramid-esque makeup of the Ras-Manch is unique in Bengal.

Jorebangla Temple- Jor-Bangla was built by Raghunath Singha II in 1655 AD. The roof of the temple is typical of the “Chala” style. A small tower adds strength and stability to the twin sloped roofs.

Shyam Rai Temple- This is Shyama-Raya Temple also locally admired as Panch Chura Temple. This temple is the most excellent instance of the ‘Pancha-Ratna’ type. One of the prides of Bishnupur in terms of its architectural model.

Other Bishnupur Bankura tourist spots Dalmadal Kaman, Gate of Old Fort, Sarbamangala Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Bishnupur Museum, Maa Chinnamasta Temple and Lalgarh Eco Park.

Gangani-  is popular for its versatile land structures, it’s called Grand Canyon of Bengal . . Gangani is located on the bank of river  Silabati  at Garbeta,West Benga l. Here red soil make high ridge by the erosion of air and water. Basically its a popular picnic spot among locals. This is turning to a popular weekend destinations among weekenders.

Joypur Forest- it is the thick forest full of Sal,Palash,Kusum,Mahua,Neem & Teak Trees.The forest is not only famous for visual pleasure, but chirping of many tropical birds will soothe your ears too.The main habitats of this wildlife sanctuary are Spotted deer,Wild fox & Elephants.

Mukutmanipur- Nestling at the confluence of two beautiful rivers – Kumari and Kansavati , Mukutmanipur is located in Bankura district of West Bengal. It is the second biggest earthen dam of India flawlessly. Burraghutu is a small tribal village in hilltop of Mukutmanipur,Bankura with spectacular view of river Kangsabati.

Arts, Crafts and Festivals of Bishnupur-

Terracotta & Pottery- Bengal is proud of her ancient terracotta art. Highly decorated terracotta tiles of the past centuries still adorns numerous temples and adjoining structures in the districts of Bankura.

Lost Game-Dash Avatar Taas (cards) -Dash Avatar Taash’ played by Malla Rajas. Contrary to usual 52 no. of parlaying cards, 120 no. of ‘Dash Avatar’ playing cards is required.

Baluchari Saree- Originally woven in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, and today in Bishnupur, balucharis are rich silk  sarees  characterized by intricate weaving in the pallav and borders, depicting stories from epics, historical and religious texts.

Lantern Making- Lantern making in Bishnupur is yet another interesting cottage industry. In the past in 1907, lantern making in Bishnupur was initiated by Raycharan Gorai of Dhaladwar. Lantern of Bishnupur is famous for its cultural style and quality.

Jhapan-snake festival of Bishnupur- Jhapan  is celebrated as the day of Goddess Mansha, the deity of serpents, in West Bengal.

How to Reach Bishnupur-

Local buses run in Kolkata, and the nearest bus stand to  Bishnupur  is in Panagarh which is 46 km away. An alternative option is available, as you can deboard at Durgapur Bus stand which is 48 km away from Bishnupur . You have to hire a taxi from these bus stands to  reach  to the city of  Bishnupur .

Easiest route is via Dankuni ——- Champadanga ——- Arambagh ——-  Kotulpur ——- Joypur forest.

Accommodation in Bishnupur

Our hotel is just few steps from famous “Rasmancha”. We have 47 well appointed rooms with all modern amenities.

We have all facilities like Bar,Swimming pool,Kids Pool, Multi-cuisine restaurant & ample car parking.

This resort is located in the heart of the city, close proximity to the Rasmanch with modern amenities, we have beautifully designed 45 rooms, Its a best holiday resort in Bishnupur, Bankura.

Room Tariff-

• Rs.3000+GST Double bed room with breakfast
• Rs.4000+ GST Double bed room with breakfast
• Rs.5000+GST Four bed room with breakfast
• Rs.7000+GST Six bed room with breakfast
• Child Policy-upto 6 years is complementary, 6 to 12 years @Rs.1000 with mattress & breakfast.

Bishnupur Tour Package 2N/3D @ Rs.4250 per head onwards**

Temple town bankura bishnupur tour packages with kamarpukur, joyrambati & magical mukutmanipur tour packages (2 nights & 3 days).

Day 1  Visiting Gangani,Kamarpukur,Joyrambati

In the morning start your Bishnupur Tour Packages from Bishnupur and we will pick you up from Bishnupur Railway Station and shifted to the hotel in Bishnupur. After breakfast visiting Gangani in Garbeta-the grand canyon in Bengal (will take 1 hr.) after that will move Kamarpukur & Joyrambati-two of the most iconic places of West Bengal, Kamarpukur the birthplace of the saint-philosopher Sri Sri Ramakrishna and Joyrambati, the humble village in which the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was born.,have lunch & visit all the temples (temple will remain closed from 11.30am to 3.30pm) Then back to hotel and night stay in Bishnupur.

Day 2  Full Day Mukutmanipur tour from Bishnupur (80 km about 2hrs.)

In the morning after testy breakfast, we will be going for Mukutmanipur tour, On arrival in Mukutmanipur, we will be visiting Mukutmanipur Dam, Pareshnath Shiv Mandir and in the evening enjoy a sunset in the marvelous Kangsabati River. Then back to Bishnupur and night stay in Hotel.

Day 3  Visiting Temple Town Bishnupur and Transfer to Railway Station

In the morning after a delicious Breakfast, it will be time to take a superb journey to Temple Town Bishnupur. On arrival in Bishnupur, we will be visiting Rasmancha, Jorebangla Temple, Shyam Rai Temple, Dalmadal Kaman, Gate of Old Fort, Sarbamangala Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Bishnupur Museum, Maa Chinnamasta Temple and Lalgarh Eco Park. After that Transfer to Bishnupur Railway Station and we will end Our Bishnupur, Mukutmanipur Tour.

Bishnupur Tour Package Cost-

• 2 Heads-7500/-+5% GST per head
• 4 Heads-5500/-+5% GST per head
• 6 Heads-4750/-+5% GST per head
• 8 Heads-4250/-+5% GST per head
• Double sharing deluxe accommodation in Annapurna Hotel
• All mentioned Sightseeings
• Pick up & drop from Station
• All transfers in NAC private vehicle

Come & enjoy Bishnupur Tour with us…

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About Bishnupur

Country: india | state: west bengal, #8 of 9 places to visit in west bengal | places to visit in india, ideal trip duration: 1-2 days, base station: bishnupur, nearest city to bishnupur: kolkata (136 kms), best time to visit bishnupur: october to march, peak season: november to february, bishnupur weather: summer: maximum - 35° c and minimum - 22° c winter: maximum - 23° c and minimum - 12° c.

At a distance of 35 km from Bankura, 50 km from Chhatna, 85 km from Kharagpur, 113 km from Purulia, 119 km from Hooghly, 136 km from Kolkata, 143 km from Barrackpore, 149 km from Jamshedpur, 163 km from Dhanbad, 187 km from Haldia, 216 km from Murshidabad, 565 km from Kurseong, Bishnupur is a small town located in Bankura district of West Bengal. Also called Vishnupur, it is one of the beautiful tourist destinations in India and among the famous heritage places to visit in West Bengal. Bishnupur is famous among tourists, especially for its rich culture including architecture, music, and handicrafts. The history of Bishnupur dates back to 694 AD when King Raghunath I founded the Malla dynasty. The town is also referred to as Mallabhum, after the Malla dynasty, who once ruled this region for almost a thousand years. Bishnupur was the administrative capital under the reign of the Malla kings. It is believed that the town derives its name from the Hindu God, Vishnu as the Malla rulers were Vaishnavites. The legends of Bipodtarini Devi are associated with Malla Kings of Bishnupur. Bishnupur is most famous for its beautiful terracotta temples. The Malla kings built grand terracotta shrines to celebrate their love for Lord Krishna sometime between the 17th and the 18th century CE. Each and every temple in this region bespeak of excellent craftsmanship and intricate carvings. The distinctive architecture incorporated various styles from the neighboring regions. Crafted from local laterite and brick, the temples were covered with terracotta tiles depicting scenes from the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. Shyam Ray Temple, the twin shrines of Jorbangla and the Rasmancha, Lalji Temple, Raghunathji Temple, and Madan Mohan Temples are the must-visit. Besides, the charming town of Bishnupur is also known for its traditional handloom saris as well as terracotta pottery, artifacts and jewelry and the Bishnupur school of painting. The most famous of the terracotta products are the handmade beautiful jars, disks, terracotta horses, elephants, Ganesh and Nataraj. The famous Baluchari sarees depicting scenes from the Mahabharata on the border and pallu are also created here. Made of tussar silk, the exquisite design and fabric make these saris one of the costliest in the country. The rich tradition of the Bishnupur Gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music is kept alive through local music academies. Bishnupur Mela is the major festival celebrated every year in the last week of December, which holds the status of a national fair. This four-day festival celebrates the cultural richness of the region and provides the visitors a glimpse of the Bengali cultural heritage. There are various stalls of artworks and trinkets including sea-shell works, terracotta works, and clothes, sweets, etc. The local handmade fabrics and the handprints clothes are simply exquisite and lure domestic as well as international tourists. A recent addition is Bishnupur Utsab, held after the Mela. It is a classical music and dance festival in recognition of the 'Bishnupur Gharana' in music. Besides, Snake festival, Durga Puja and Diwali are the other festivals celebrated with great pomp here. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata is the nearest airport which is about 140 km from Bishnupur. It has well-connected flights from Guwahati, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Dibrugarh, Goa, Siliguri, Pune, Patna, Surat, and Jaipur all the major cities of India. Bishnupur Railway Station is the nearest railhead that has well-connected trains from Howrah, Santragachi, Porbandar, Digha, Adra, Asansol, Kharagpur, Garhbeta, Rupashi Bangla Express, Purulia Express, and Aranyak Express. Bishnupur is well connected with buses from all the major cities of West Bengal like Kolkata, Durgapur, Bankura, and Howrah. There are several accommodations available in Bishnupur from medium to budget, which helps the tourists to stay and explore the nearby places. October to March is the best season to visit Bishnupur when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing.

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#1 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 1.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Rasmancha is a historical monument located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal. Surrounded by a well-maintained garden, it is the oldest brick temple and the only temple of its kind in the whole country. Rasmancha was built by Malla King Bir Hambir in 1600 CE. The temple has a unique and unparalleled structure. This monument stands on a raised square laterite plinth with a pyramidal superstructure. The temple is surrounded by smaller Bengali-styled hut-like structures. The temple has one inner chamber housing the idols of Radha-Krishna. The inner sanctum of the temple is enclosed by three circumambulatory galleries which are surmounted by a colossal pyramidal structure. Further, these majestic pyramidal structures are embellished with exquisite terracotta work and motifs. It is enclosed by a passageway. There are some big cannons that date back to the Malla period. Rasmancha was built in order to enable a mass scale worship .....

Jor Bangla Temple

#2 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Jor Bangla Temple is an ancient temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. It is one of the top historical places in West Bengal and among the best places to experience Bishnupur tourism. Also called Yorubangala, the Jor Bangla Temple in Bishnupur was built by King Raghunath Singha Dev II in the year 1655 CE. It is one of the few temples of Bishnupur which is in good condition. It is richly ornamented with terracotta carvings. The temple is known for its classic chala style of Bengal architecture. Made of laterite bricks, the temple has an appearance of two thatched huts joined together and surmounted by a single tower. One of the two huts serves as a porch, while the inner hut functions as the shrine. There is the idol of Shadbhuja (6 hands) of Shri Chaitanya in the prayer room which is not worshiped anymore. The Jor Bangla Temple is famed for its opulent terracotta structure and delicate carvings on the walls. The carvings .....

Lalji Temple

#3 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Lalji Temple is an ancient temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Jor Bangla Temple, it is one of the prominent terracotta temples of Bishnupur. Lalji Temple was built in 1658 CE by Malla king Bir Singha II in Eka-Ranta style. This temple has been devoted to Radha-Krishna. This temple bears similar architectural concepts like many of the earlier temples. It is built on a square raised plinth, consisting of ornamental stucco decorations on low relief carvings. Descriptive and ornamental arches and an encompassment around the temple are a typical feature of the temple. In front of the temple, there is a dancing hall and there is a tower in Orissan style in the west dedicated to Raghunath. The outer yard is divided from the inner by a wall and contains a small Pancharatna temple of Kameswar Siva with an inscription dated 1655 AD. The temple is enclosed by a wall entirely with a gateway passage towards the east. .....

Madan Mohan Temple

#4 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 3 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Madan Mohan Temple is one of the ancient temples located in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. It is one of the most beautiful historical temples in West Bengal and among the prime places to visit in Bishnupur as part of Kolkata Tour Packages. The temple of Madan Mohan was constructed by Malla King Durjana Singh Deva in 1694 AD for his family deities of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. Built-in Eka-Ratna style, the temple has a square flat roof with curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top. It is relatively a bigger Eka-Ratna temple compared to other similar temples in Bishnupur and one of the most renowned temples in the town. The present temple was built after the original temple was damaged due to a massive earthquake in 1820. The temple is mainly built of earthen bricks on a laterite block platform. The terracotta walls of this temple are very beautiful and covered with carvings, statues, and reliefs depicting mythological .....

Radhashyam Temple

#5 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Radha Shyam Temple is the famous terracotta temple in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Located near Jor Bangla Temple, it is one of the popular temples to visit in Bishnupur. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple was built during the reign of King Chaitanya Singha in 1758 CE. The Radhashyam temple in Bishnupur is known for the terracotta style of architecture. This south-facing temple has a curved roof with a single tower that crowns the square structure of the building. Radha Shyam Temple is situated within a walled premise with a unique gateway structure. The front and the back surface of the gateway has superb terracotta carvings, mostly in the floral pattern. Enshrining the images of Lord Krishna and Radha in the sanctum, the Radha Shyam Temple is esteemed as the living shrine in the region. Along with the Radha and Shyam (Lord Krishna), the sanctum also includes the images of Nityananda and Chaitanya. In the temple vicinity, there .....

Radha Gobinda Temple

#6 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Radha Gobinda Temple is an old temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Jor Mandir Temple, it is one of the ancient architectural marvels of Bishnupur. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Radha Govinda Temple was built by Krishna Singh, son of Gopal Singha, in 1729 AD. It is an Ekaratna temple, built of laterite and consists of a square lower storey in the thatched-hut fashion of Bengal Temple architecture with a curvilinear tower above it. The facade of the temple is profusely carved. The decorative motifs include floral patterns, puranic scenes, and many geometrical depictions. Currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is surrounded by a small garden which makes the temple more beautiful and also attracts many tourists to this place. One can also see a beautiful stone chariot and a man-made ancient pond with stone walls and steps in the temple compound. Visitors can get the entry tickets .....

Radha Madhav Temple

#7 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Radha Madhav Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Just opposite to Radha Gobinda Temple, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur. Radha Madhav temple is a beautiful laterite temple built in the Ek-Ratna architecture style. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple was built by Malla rulers in the year 1737 CE. It consists of a square lower storey with a curved roof surmounted by a single sikhara. The temple has exquisite ornamentation, particularly in its front wall. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple. The beauty of the temple is its three-arched entrance. The pillars and arches of the temple are beautifully carved, illustrating some life-learning lessons from the epic - Ramayana and Krishna Lila. Adjacent to the temple, there is a small Do Chala Mandap (double sloped roof) which enhances the beauty .....

Nandalal Temple

#8 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Nandalal Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Located near Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur. One of the seven Ek-Ratna temples in Bishnupur, Nandalal Temple is surrounded by a lush green garden. The fact about the creator of this temple is unknown. However, it is believed that the temple was built in the 17th century. The south-facing temple has a square ground plan with a single tower resting on a curved roof characteristic of Bengal-type. There is very little ornamentation of the lower relief of the arches of the front facade. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple. Visitors can get the entry tickets for all the Bishnupur temples from Rasmancha including this one. Else, visitors are not allowed to enter inside the temple. Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Jor Mandir Temples

#9 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Jor Mandir Temples is an ancient temple complex situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. It is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the prime Bishnupur Tourist Places. Jor Mandir is a complex of three temples that were built by the Malla King Gopal Singha in the year 1726 CE. These three laterite temples represent the prevalent local thatched hut-type architecture. All these temples are square, and constructed on a raised platform and surmounted by a single sikhara with a sloping roof. The central temple is elaborately ornamented with exquisite stucco work, depicting scenes mostly from Ramayana and Krishna Lila. The temples are located in a large ASI secured enclosure and a well-maintained garden. Visitors can get the entry tickets for all the Bishnupur temples from Rasmancha including this one. Else, visitors are not allowed to enter inside the temple. Timings: 6 AM - 6 P .....

Shyam Rai Temple

#10 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Shyam Rai Temple is an ancient temple situated within the fort of Bishnupur. Located near Jor Bangla Temple, it is one of the popular temples in Bishnupur and among the must-see places to experience Bishnupur tourism. Popularly known as Pancha Ratna Temple, Shyam Rai Temple was built by King Raghunath Singha in the year 1643 AD. Like most of the temples in Bishnupur, this is also dedicated to Lord Krishna. Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is an example of the Pancha Ratna (Five gems) architecture and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. This is the most profusely carved temple in Bishnupur. It stands on a low square plinth and consists of an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three arches on the four sides of the temple. This brick-built temple consists of a square roof surmounted by five towers. The central tower itself is octagonal while the other four are square in shape. The walls are richly .....

Bishnupur Museum

#11 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur

At a distance of 1 km from Jor Bangla Temple and 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Bishnupur Museum is a museum located at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Officially known as Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhawan, it is one of the prime places to visit in Bishnupur. Established in 1951, Bishnupur Museum is the only museum in the entire district of Bankura related to art and archaeology. The museum is now under the control of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Ministry of Information and Culture, Government of West Bengal. The museum has nearly 5000 manuscripts, 100 sculptures of the 10th-12th century CE, British history and several invaluable specimens of textiles, various photographs, and folk arts and crafts. From microliths of the Mesolithic era to sculptures of the 12th century, the museum has an invaluable collection. This Museum accounts for the coins and artifacts from the very ancient days of rulers in Bishnupur, starting from the Gupta kings .....

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After arrival at Bishnupur railway station meet our local representative who will assist you the transfer & check in to your hotel. After lunch explore “Temple Town – Bishnupur”. Visit Jor bangla Temple, Rasmancha Mandir, Shyam Rai (Pancharatna)Temple and historic Dalmadal Kaman & Chinnomasta Mandir. Evening free around market. Bishnupur is famous for its handicraft of Terracota and Bishnupuri silk. Conch shell curving is another traditional art of Bishnupur. You can buy some master piece of handicraft from here. Night stay at Bishnupur hotel.

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Bishnupur and Jairambati is a very popular weekend trip from Kolkata. Both these places are closely linked with Bengal’s history, culture and rich tradition. 

Bishnupur is famous for its terracotta temples. They were built by the Malla kings during the 17th and 18th centuries. The terracotta tiles on the walls and ceilings of the temples show different occasions from Ramayana and Mahabharata.  

Jairambati is a small village and famous as the birthplace of Maa Sarada Devi, wife of lord Ramakrishna. A visit to the Matri Mandir will fill up your soul with joy and give immense peace of mind.

Bishnupur is most famous for its unique terracotta art form and the temples built in burnt clay bricks. 

Bishnupur was ruled once by the Malla kings who were great patrons of art and culture. The place is famous for baluchari sarees and terracotta temples.

The town saw its maximum glory during 17 th and 18 th centuries where art and architecture flourished, practice of music and different kinds of handicrafts like weaving and pottery were encouraged.

However, the highlight of the Malla dynasty was the development of an architectural form, the use of the terracotta bricks for the temples.

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Major Attractions of Bishnupur Tour

• See the famous Bishnupur temples made of burnt clay
• Buy terracotta handicrafts
• Visit the birthplace of Lord Ramakrishna at Kamarpukur
• See the birthplace of Sarada Devi at Jairambati

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Start early morning from Kolkata by car or train. Reach Bishnupur by noon and check in to your hotel. 

After lunch, go out for a half day sightseeing tour of Bishnupur. You may first visit Jorebangla Temple built by Keshto Rai. End the day with a visit to the Radheshyam Temple. More details on Bishnupur is available here .

Wake up early morning, complete a heavy breakfast and set out for a day full of sightseeing in the Bishnupur town. Pay a visit to the Madanmohan temple, Radheshyam temple, Rasmancha, Pancha Ratna Temple and the famous Dalmadal canon. It will be advisable to hire a guide for the day who can explain you the historical background of the places and make the sightseeing more interesting. More details on Bishnupur is available here .

After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and head towards Jairambati and Kamarpukur and visit the birth places of Lord ramakrishna and Sarada Devi. 

After lunch, head back towards Kolkata and reach there by evening.

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For a comfortable journey, hire a car from Kolkata for the entire tour. This will be specially convenient if you are traveling in a group and have multiple luggage. Alternately, you can avail local buses and local trains which will significantly increase your travel time.

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What are the best place to stay during bishnupur tour.

Undoubtedly, the best place to stay at Bishnupur is the Bishnupur Tourist Lodge. It is a property of the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation under govt of West Bengal. 

The tourist lodge is located close to the tourist spots. Both AC and Non-AC rooms are available. Room services are of decent quality. They also have a good restaurant in the campus.

What is Bishnupur known for?

History of Bishnupur dates back to 17th and early 18th century when the place prospered under the rule of the Malla dynasty. During this period, a very unique architectural pattern called terracotta was developed by using fire clay tiles. Several temples built in this art form are the main treasures of Bishnupur. The other famous product of Bishnupur is the Baluchari Sarees. Each individual saree is a piece of unique craftsmanship. In these sarees, scenes of various mythological events are depicted. For more details check here .

What should I buy from Bishnupur?

Bishnupur is famous for various art works and souvenirs of terracotta art form. Various types of potteries, statues and jewelry items can be collected to decorate your home or as a souvenir. For more details check here .

How can I reach Bishnupur from Kolkata?

Easiest way to reach Bishnupur at a distance of 146 km from Kolkata is by taking a train from Howrah station. There are several trains going via Bishnupur all through the day.

The other option which is more comfortable is to go via car. It will take approximately 4.5 hrs to reach Bishnupur from Kolkata

What should I see in Bishnupur?

Main places to see in Bishnupur are – Rashmancha, Jorebangla temple, Radheshyam temple, Shyam Rai temple and the Dalmadal canon. For more details check here .

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Bishnupur Travel Guide

There are many things to love about Bishnupur, located about 27km away from the main town of Imphal. A quaint town situated at the foothills, it stretches downwards graciously towards the valley. There is a Vishnu temple located at Lamangdong, from which it is believed to have derived its name. A tourist will find plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration here. At Loukoi Pat, you can enjoy boating, or visit Red Hill, the place where British and Japanese soldiers fought against each other during WW2. Enjoy the beauty of Sadu Chiru Waterfall and admire the natural marvel which is Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India’s northeast.

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An Insight into Bishnupur Tourism

Bishnupur is one of the smallest districts in Manipur, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up in its natural beauty, historical and cultural attractions. A tourist looking to have a peaceful but quality time will find it a great place to be in. It is extremely popular among Japanese tourists, and particularly those that are the descendants of Japanese armed forces. There is a famous Vishnu Temple too, which reminds visitors of its rich past. There is a waterfall, a lake, hills, and a national park, all of which make for some exciting sightseeing and exploration.

While travelling to Bishnupur, you can observe the lifestyle of the people, most of whom are engaged in agriculture, which is their primary source of livelihood. It also celebrates several festivals throughout the year, one of the most famous of which is Lai Haraoba. Celebrated in May, it is dedicated to Lord Thangjing, an ancient deity which predates Hinduism. Planning a visit in April would give you an opportunity to be a part of the Cheiraoba festival.

Interestingly, it coincides with the Meitei New Year. Some of the temples which you can visit in Bishnupur are Ibudhou Thangjing, Konung Lairembi and Ibudhou Pakhangba Khubam. A particularly beautiful sight is that of the Sangai, which is a brow antlered deer found in the southern parts of the Loktak Lake. It is the largest freshwater lake in eastern India and is home to floating marshes which are locally called phumdi. Once there, you can also observe the lifestyle of the villagers who live in close proximity to the lake.

Another place which you should visit during your trip to Bishnupur in Manipur is Keibul Lamjao National Park. It is the last natural habitat of the sangai, which is fondly called the dancing deer of the state. Other than sangai, the park is home to other animals like hog deer, otter, water fowls and migratory birds. There are two watch towers which offer some great views of the wildlife.

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Popular as the temple town of Manipur, the town has a lot to proffer to the tourists coming from different parts of the world. Right from temples to historical sites and national parks, Bishnupur is sure to help you make the most out of your visit to this small yet interesting town of North East India. The Bishnu Temple, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake and Sendra Island, Phubala, Ecological Park and more are the worth visiting tourist attractions in Bishnupur.

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Bishnupur Tour Packages

Overview of Bishnupur tour packages:

If you are looking for a memorable Bishnupur Tour Package , Travotic Holidays are the best choice for you. We offer the widest range of customizable Bishnupur holiday packages to suit every kind of traveler from Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, or Bangalore. Explore our Bishnupur package tour with unbeatable deals and discount offers for our prime guests. Explore the main Bishnupur sightseeing points with the variety of experiential tours and activities included in the Travotic Holidays Bishnupur package tour from Kolkata.

As a weekend tour destination, Bishnupur is a distance of 35 km from Bankura, 50 km from Chhatna, 85 km from Kharagpur, 113 km from Purulia, 119 km from Hooghly, and 136 km from Kolkata. Bishnupur is a small town located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. Also called Vishnupur, it is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India and among the famous heritage places to visit in West Bengal.

Bishnupur is famous among tourists, especially for its rich culture including architecture, music, and handicrafts. The history of Bishnupur dates back to 694 AD when King Raghunath I founded the Malla dynasty. The town is also referred to as Mallabhum, after the Malla dynasty, which once ruled this region for almost a thousand years. Bishnupur was the administrative capital under the reign of the Malla kings. It is believed that the town derives its name from the Hindu God, Vishnu as the Malla rulers were Vaishnavites. The legends of Bipodtarini Devi are associated with the Malla Kings of Bishnupur.

Be it a short trip or a long itinerary, a relaxing stay, or an adventure holiday, whatever your travel preference, Travotic Holidays has the right Bishnupur vacation tours for you to choose from. Looking to indulge? Don’t forget to check out our Bishnupur weekend tour packages offering the best of hotels and inclusions designed to pamper you on your Bishnupur vacation. If you wish to know more about Bishnupur travel such as the best time to visit Bishnupur, how to reach Bishnupur , things to do in Bishnupur, and so on.

Bishnupur is a town in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. It’s known for its Hindu temples made from local terracotta, such as the pyramid-shaped Rasmancha, established around 1600. Ornate carvings adorn the walls of Jor Bangla Temple. North, Madan Mohan Temple is decorated with scenes from Hindu legends, including the “Mahabharata.” In town, the Bishnupur Museum displays manuscripts and ancient sculptures. Bishnupur is a famous weekend destination near Kolkata and lots of tourists are attracted to these terracotta temples only. Inbound guests are also interested to travel the city of terracotta Bishnupur. Bishnupur tourism is famous for its rich heritage and presents as rich in culture, art, and architecture. Its heritage and ornamented culture transcend into multiple attractions for tourists.

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Best time to visit Bishnupur tour packages:

Bishnupur is open to guests round of the year. However, the best time to visit Bishnupur is in the winter. The time between October to March is the best time to travel to Bishnupur. During this period the weather is pleasant & guests will enjoy the stay here. During the summer season, the weather can be scorching hot, and it can get difficult to stay hydrated and cover all the sightseeing of Bishnupur. During the monsoon season, the presence of humidity in the air can turn your experience disastrous.

How to reach Bishnupur:

How to reach Bishnupur by train from Kolkata

All the property is just approx 3 km away from Bishnupur rail station. Bishnupur Tourism West Bengal govt hotel also the same distance from railway station  So abundant trains are available from Sealdah and Howrah which will reach you at Bishnupur station.

How to reach Bishnupur by road from Kolkata

Driving about 132 km from Kolkata through the State and National highway will bring you to your destination Bishnupur the land of terracotta temples.

Attractions of Bishnupur tour packages:

This impressive laterite “eka-Ratna” temple was built in the year 1737 A.D. by Shiramonidevi, one of the wives of the Malla king Bir Singha. The square structure stands on a raised plinth and is about 11.1 meters. on each side and 9.2 meters in height. The entrance to the temple has three arched gateways.

Built in A.D. 1656 by the Malla king Raghunath Singha, Kalachand temple is the earliest of the “eka-Ratna” temples found in Bishnupur. Made of laterite, the temple is about 11.1 m square on plan and 9.2 m. in height. The square cell structure has three arched openings on all four sides and has a curved roof.

This large temple with a miniature Eka Ratna shrine has no sculptures. Stone wheels have been attached to the low platform. Perhaps, this is meant to be the chariot in which Krishna took Arjuna to battle in the Mahabharata.

Nandalal temple with ridged tower and almost no decoration on it. Just opposite to it is three temples in a separate complex. Built by Malla King Krishna Singh in 1726, the temples are collectively known as Jor Mandir. The temple on the south has several scenarios from Mahabharata and Krishna Lila on its walls.

Just within a few kilometers from the possession, this Rashmancha is situated. In Bishnupur this is the oldest brick temple.

It’s the wonder of Bishnupur. Apart from the terracotta work in the temple, terracotta pottery, artifacts and jewelry are equally popular.

Visiting the mills of Baluchari Sari is mandatory, as it is one of the most expensive saris in India. Weavers with utmost care and love indulge themselves in this profession.

This place is famous since it is the birthplace of Sarada Ma. The place is also having a well-known temple named Sri Sri Matri Mandir under Belur Math Authority

The pious birthplace of saint-philosopher Sri Ramakrishna. He spent his entire childhood here and also began his spiritual journey from the solitude of this village.

Important Notes

Hotel Details

NAME OF THE HOTEL: “Bishnupur Tourist Lodge” [WBTDCL]

Location:Professors Colony, Dalmadal Para, Bishnupur, West Bengal 722122

Inclusion-Exclusion

• On arrival welcome drinks
• 2 nights accommodation in AC room on double sharing basis
• All transfer & sightseeing by private vehicle
• Pick up drop from Kolkata to Kolkata (anyone location)
• Meal plan on EPAI basis
• Driver allowance, permit, to tax are included
• Complimentary usage of Carom / chessboard / dartboard / similar games aminities
• All Applicable taxes,
• Airfare/train fare.
• All meals other than those specified in ‘ Cost Includes ’
• Expenses of personal nature
• Any other items not mentioned in ‘ Cost Includes’
• Entrance fees/guide charges (Entrance fees and Guide charges of sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included)
• Any increase in Govt taxes, Fuel price and any applicability of new taxes from the govt
• Any up gradation in the hotel room category / similar
• Any other sightseeing apart from above mentioned in the itinerary
• Any extra expense such as Route change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to any unforeseen, unavoidable forced Majeure circumstances during the tour
• Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified) items of personal nature, and food and drink which is not part of set group menu
• Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency

TENTATIVE  FOOD DETAILS OF AJODHYA PAHAR PACKAGE TOUR: [Guest need to be paid direct basis]

*Mentioned menu is tentative subject to availability

NOTE:  This rate is valid for minimum of 6 pax traveling together.

Terms & Conditions

In the event of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

60 days before arrival: 10% of the Tour/service cost 45 days before arrival: 20% of the Tour/service cost 15 days before arrival: 25% of the Tour/service cost 10 days before arrival: 50% of the Tour/service cost

07 days before arrival: Non Refundable

NOTE:  In the case of Special Trains Journeys and peak season hotel bookings a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which can be advised as and when required).

Refund for hotel payment will follow the hotel’s cancellation policy Train tickets cancellations will follow the Railway’s policy Flight tickets cancellations will follow the airline’s company policy

In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/ contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals, etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

• Please note that after the finalization of the Tour/ service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance fees of monuments/museums, Taxes, fuel cost, or guide charges – the same would be charged as extra.
• As per the Government directive, you are requested to produce your photo identity document such as Driving License/Voter ID Card/Passport/Ration Card at the point of check-in at the hotel. We appreciate your cooperation.
• In case of the non-availability of requested hotels/hotels, we will provide accommodation in a similar category of hotel/hotels.
• If there is any unavoidable incident occur during the tour, Travotic will not be labile for any responsibility
• There will be no refund for any No Show / Unutilized services.
• The itinerary may be modifying based on various factors like maintenance of monuments/museums/major like spots conventions, religious festivals, etc.
• Itinerary timings on the tour are approximate and may be subject to change.
• Transfers and sightseeing on a SIC basis mean transport through a comfortable coach/bus/van depending on the total number of passengers traveling with you on that same tour. Please note that Travotic Holidays will be putting together all the passengers arriving around the same time and dropping them at their respective hotels. You may talk to our holiday experts about private transfers/ transport facilities, which will be made available at an additional cost.
• The customer needs to avail of the SIC from the scheduled pick-up point at the scheduled time. Travotic Holidays are not responsible if the pick-up is missed due to the customer’s delay.
• All personal extras such as laundry, room service, alcohol, minibar, telephone bills, pre-paid or post-paid SIM cards, etc. will be on a direct payment basis by the traveler to the service provider & Travotic Holidays will not be liable for the same at any point of time.

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For all the services contracted, a 25% advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on a confirmed basis & for flight ticket booking need full actual fare. The balance amounts need to be paid 10days before the commencement of the services. Management personnel holds the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as advance payment, based on the nature of the service & the time left for the commencement of the service.

Apart from the above in some cases like Special Train Journeys, hotels, or resorts bookings during the peak season (like X-Mas, New Year, Puja, Diwali), a 50% advance payment should be made to hold the booking and 20days before full payment is required to be paid.

Note: Above mentioned payment policy may change during peak season.

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This Ajodhya hills tour is awesome for a short tour. We went from Kolkata to Ajodhya by car. The scenic beauty of the hill is awesome and the route is also very beautiful. The view of the lakes is very nice. The hotel is Good especially Food. Well organized by Travotic holidays Team. Thanks to Mr. Abhijit for advising such a good weekend destination. - Mr. Suman Mukherjee

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Thanks Travotic Holidays, for organizing an awesome trip. It was so well organized. We went Ajodhya hills Purulia, visited upper – Local Dam, Mathaburo pujo and Falls. Hotel was fine , Car was Brand New and Driver Mithun is a nice person with good knowledge. Special thanks to Mrs.Arpita Saha her cooperation.She customised our tour program so beautifully.Hotels were pretty good,in nice location.

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Decent trip organizer for weekend Destination. Visited Ajodhya last week. hotels and Car and Services provided are of top-notch.

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Bishnupur 4 Days Tour (DSI-176)

Duration : 03 Nights/04 Days

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Tour Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Cancellation

Daywise Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival - Visiting Gangani, Kamarpukur, Joyrambati

In the morning start your Bishnupur Tour Packages from Bishnupur and we will pick you up from Bishnupur Railway Station and shifted to the hotel in Bishnupur.

After breakfast visiting Gangani in Garbeta-the grand canyon in Bengal (will take 1 hr.) after that will move Kamarpukur & Joyrambati-two of the most iconic places of West Bengal,  Kamarpukur  the birthplace of the saint-philosopher Sri Sri Ramakrishna and Joyrambati, the humble village in which the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was born.,have lunch & visit all the temples (temple will remain closed from 11.30am to 3.30pm) Then back to hotel.

Over night at hotel.

Day 2 - Full Day Mukutmanipur tour from Bishnupur (80 km about 2hrs.)

In the morning after testy breakfast proceed for Mukutmanipur tour.

On arrival in Mukutmanipur, we will be visiting Mukutmanipur Dam, Pareshnath Shiv Mandir and in the evening enjoy a sunset in the marvelous Kangsabati River.

Then back to Bishnupur and night stay in Hotel.

Day 3 - Visiting Temple Town Bishnupur

After your morning breakfast for a superb journey to Temple Town Bishnupur.

On arrival in Bishnupur, we will be visiting Rasmancha , Jorebangla Temple, Shyam Rai Temple, Dalmadal Kaman , Gate of Old Fort, Sarbamangala Temple , Madan Mohan Temple , Bishnupur Museum , Maa Chinnamasta Temple and Lalgarh Eco Park.

Day 4 - Departure

After breakfast transfer to Bishnupur Railway Station and we will end Our Bishnupur, Mukutmanipur Tour.

• Transfers from one place to another
• Sightseeing in private cars
• Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
• Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
• Any kind of insurance
• Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

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In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

• 16 days to prior to arrival - 50% of the tour/service cost.
• 15 days to 01 days prior to arrival or no show - 100% of the tour/service cost.

Please note - Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs - in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us - a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

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Bishnupur Sightseeing Tour from Kolkata

Trip Overview

Renowned for its numerous Hindu temples made from local terracotta, a day trip to Bishnupur is an architectural delight.

• A comprehensive of Bishnupur, giving the guest a chance to understand the culture and explore its architectural beauties.
• Visit places like the Jor Bangala Temple, Rasmancha, Dalmadal cannon and many more during this tour.
• Service of an experienced driver and a well-maintained car.

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Detailed overview

Bishnupur is a town in West Bengal and is famous for its terracotta architecture and has ones dating back 1600s. One can witness fine architectural beauties during a visit to Bishnupur. Bishnupur comes under the Bankura district of West Bengal. Bishnupur was once ruled under the Gupta Dynasty by local kings who paid tribute to Samudra Gupta. Bishnupur's population is constituted of Bengalis and the whole town is maintained to keep its glory intact.

• The tour starts with your pick-up from the hotel/residence at the time selected by you during the booking.
• The drive to Bishnupur is about 140 kilometres from Kolkata and may take up to 4 hours to reach.
• Once in Bishnupur, we recommend the following attractions for your tour:
• Rasmancha: This is the oldest brick temple dating back to the 1600s and has an elongated pyramidal tower Surrounded by hut-shaped turrets.
• Pancha Ratna Temple: This temple was constructed by King Raghunath Singha. The central shikhara of the temple is octagonal, while the rest four are square, walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring life aspects of Lord Krishna.
• Jorebangala Temple: Constructed by Raghunath Singh in 1655 AD, The temple made of laterite bricks has an appearance of two thatched huts joined together and surmounted by a single tower.
• Madan Mohan Temple: Built by King Durjana Singh Deva built the temple in the Ekaratna style, a square flat-roofed building with carved cornices, surmounted by a pinnacle, depicts carvings of Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Puranas in the walls.
• Radha Shyam temple: Built in the year of 1758, by  Chaitanya Singha in Ekaratna style. It was built in a square plan, consisting of a dome-shaped shikhara and stucco motifs depicting floral, geometric and depiction of the life from Puranas.
• Jor Mandir (Twin Temples): The complex of three temples known as the Jor Mandir. These temples were built by Malla King Krishna Singh in 1726.
• Radha Vinod Temple:  Built by the queen of Raghunath Singh in Atchala style in the year of 1659.
• Murali Mohan Temple:  Built by Shiromani Devi, Queen of Veer Singha II in the year of 1655. It is an Ekratna temple with floral designs and stucco works.
• Lal Bandh: This is a small lake in the town Bishnupur.
• After the completion of your tour, start your return journey to Kolkata and get dropped to your hotel/residence.

Please note

• This is not a guided tour, the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
• This is an outstation tour hence the vehicle can not be used for the local city tour.

Basic Details

• Hotel pickup and drop (within city limits).
• Charges for the private air-conditioned cab.
• The driver and fuel charges.
• Usage of the vehicle for up to 320 kilometres as per the itinerary (Extra kilometre charges will be applicable after the limit, please refer Important Information Section for details).
• Airport pick-up or drop.
• All parking & toll charges.
• Monument entrance charges.
• Any meals during the tour for the guests.
• Anything else not specified in the inclusions above.

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• This is not a guided tour.
• The driver will know the local language, English speaking driver can be requested for during the booking in "Special Request" section, though the same cannot be promised.
• The guests may choose to skip or add any new attraction in the destination of the tour.
• Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
• SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
• Night charge of Rs. 250 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
• The tour has a kilometre limit of 320 kilometres.
• After 320 kilometres, additional per kilometre charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver)
• For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 17 per km (additional kilometer charge).
• For SUV (6-seater) - Rs. 22 per km (additional kilometre charge).

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• Full refund if cancelled before* 3 days
• No refund after that

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Bankura Bishnupur Mukutmanipur Tour from Kolkata

Bishnupur Mukutmanipur tour can be on the same day trip from Kolkata. But, If you manage one day to stay, it’s good for you. Arannayak Express and Rupashi Bangla are both excellent trains to reach Bishnupur. Currently, Rupashi Bangla is running from Santragachi station at 6:25 am.

If you include Mukutmanipur, Bankura, or Jayrambati Kamarpukur, it will take a few days more. Buses are available from the Bishnupur bus stand in  West Bengal . 

About Bishnupur Mukutmanipur Tourist Places to Visit

The nineteenth Malla king, Jagat Malla, moved from the ‘Pradyumnapur’ and shifted his capital to the region of the red soil Bishnupur in the  fourteenth   century .

Bishnupur terracotta art has taken a rare stand. This art enriched ancient Bengali temple culture. Music maestros like Jadu Bhatta, Radhika Prasad, and Gyan Goswami introduce their music to the globe and style. It’s still terribly renowned as “ Bishnupur Gharana .”

The unique attraction of Bishnupur tourism is burnt clay’s creative and architectural structures. The place is also known for Baluchari, Mallabhum sarees, and ‘Tasar silk,’ called Bishnupuri silk.

Thousands of people gathered in the “Shravan Sankranti” puja. Additionally, the Bishnupur fair starts on the 7th of Poush as per the Bengali calendar (December last week). Both are the most attractive event in Bishnupur.

Bishnupur Mela starts on 23rd December 2023 and ends on 27th December 2022

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Bankura Bishnupur Handicrafts items

While on the way back, you may shop famous  Baluchari  of Bishnupuri silk, Mallabhum Sari, Tasar silk, articles made from conch shells, horses made from burnt clay in Panchmura (35km), and many Dockra artefacts for remembrance of the trip. Silk Khadi of Raghunath Sayer or Mallabhumi Silk Centre of Bara Kalitala is an ideal shopping outlet.

Ten incarnations comprising  120 cards painted with gods and goddesses  of Hindu mythology are another  interesting souvenir of Bishnupur .

Comparable to Akbar’s Raja-Ujir cards, they are bright and eye-catching, and you could even see the cards being made at Fouzdar House in Sankhari Bazar near Madan Mohan Temple.  Kamarpukur ,  Jayrambati  will reach simply from Bishnupur by bus.  Mukutmanipur  can be reached from Bishnupur easily.

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Bishnupur 2 Days 1-night Travel Guide

Lying at the heart of West Bengal, Bishnupur is a popular destination with a rich cultural heritage. Famous for its Terracotta temples and handicrafts, this place was once the capital of the Malla Kingdom.

This place is excellent for a weekend trip from Kolkata. Here are two days 1-night tour guides for exploring Bishnupur:

Start the journey by hopping into the Rupasi Bangla train departing from Santragachi railway station at 6:25 am. It will reach Bishnupur by 9:45 am and head for the trip right after. Take a toto from the outskirts of the railway station (as they charge way less than the ones inside the station).

Visiting the famous  Madan Mohan temple  is advisable without checking into the hotel. It will save on travel expenses. 

It’s the most famous Radha Krishna temple in Bishnupur. You can enjoy a delightful “Bhog” (post-puja meal) for lunch by buying a meal coupon for 60 rupees.

After that, leave the hotel, have food, and rest quickly. Again, start your sightseeing journey by visiting the oldest music college in India –  Ram Sharan College of Music . First established as a school, this college holds its reputation to date.

Bishnupur is renowned for its architectural heritage, depicted beautifully in its temples. So we recommend visiting most of them on the first day itself. 

Spend your afternoon exploring the architectural aura of the seven temples in a single place. From the Kalachand temple, walk around the terracotta-designed  Nandalal temple, Radha Govinda Mandir, Radha Madhav temples  etc.

Before sunset, head to the shopaholic’s paradise at  Poramatir Haat , a 7-minute walk from Nandalal temple, and find exclusive terracotta handicrafts and handwoven fabrics at the best prices, all made by villagers.

End the day’s journey by visiting Dalmadal Cannon and Chhinnamasta temple, which lies adjacent. Finally, indulge in collecting beautifully hand-crafted souvenirs like Dokra works, ‘ Dashavatar Tash  ‘and  Baluchari sarees  in this area.

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Check out the hotel, but keep the luggage here and Start day two by exploring Bishnupur’s rich cultural heritage stored in AJC Purakriti Bhawan – the district museum. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and is closed on Mondays.

Follow it up by strolling the Lal Bandh lake via the red village roads. Ideal for boating and bird watching.

Next, take a toto and go to Bara Pathar Darja , Choto Pathar Darja and Stone Chariot, built by Raja Veer Singh. Do check out the Lalji temple beside Bara Pathar Darja. The Mrinmoyee Mandir, a Durga mandir, is a must-visit in Bishnupur.

To explore the remaining places, purchase online tickets with your identity details. The Jor Bangla stands majestically, offering a reminiscence of the past. Check out the Gum Ghar , Jugal Kishore temple and Pachchura Shyam Rai temple , showcasing glimpses of the intricate architectural heritage.

Keep the best for the last and visit Rasmancha – the landmark tourist spot of Bishnupur. Festivals of Radha-Krishna were earlier celebrated here. All these sites are now conserved as heritage sites by the Archaeological Survey of India. If you have extra time, visit Baluchari / Swarnachari saree shop in Bishnupur. Check the  playlist .

Lastly, take your luggage from the hotel and depart for Kolkata, taking the same Rupasi Bangla train at 5:30 p.m. from Bishnupur. Your short and eventful journey to Bishnupur comes to an end here. I hope this guide helps you arrange your weekend trip to Bishnupur.

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Pora matir hat Bishnupur (বিষ্ণুপুরের পোড়ামাটির হাট)/ Terracotta Hat

The primary purpose of this haat is to promote and market the terracotta art of Bishnupur. Simultaneously, the government tries to promote the culture of Bishnupur and Bankura.

Beyond the Chhinnamasta temple of Bishnupur, the environment-friendly hat is open on the grounds of the  Jora Mandir . The fair  starts at noon (3:00 pm) and runs until evening .

There are  many shops  in the shop. Burnt material stores, terracotta goods shops, girl’s jewellery shops, Shusunia region  stone shops ,  paper doll shops , clothes shops, wooden goods shops, handmade “jurugunda” shrimps (chorakata), lanterns, etc., are famous.

Baul song team and Tusu song  groups are singing under trees. On one side of the field, a group of Kirtan groups,  Ramayana song  groups, are singing in their style. On the other side of the area, you can eat tea, chopped fry, Sabudana Papad, televaja snack, etc.

If you want to take a double-decker bicycle to visit the fair, you will get the vehicle for rent. If you wish, you can also take a little camel ride. Build a high altar in front of the Joda temple. At one stage, the team came and showcased their item.

They played drama, Kirtan, dance, etc. People of all age groups are dancing, starting from boys and girls to the rhythm of “Dhamsa-Madal”. If you can take time on  Saturday,  you should visit the fancy “Terracotta Hat” or the Poramatir hat.

Bishnupur Hotels

Bishnupur tourism property earlier at Bishnupur Tourist Lodge (wbtdcl) is a good option for staying in Bishnupur. If you also plan for the Joypur forest, then Banalata Resort might be a good option.

Rashmancha – Temple of Bishnupur

The Archaeological Survey of India maintained the Rashmancha. There square measure three galleries designed with 3 tier design form with sixty-four compartments and thirty-five feet high. Bir Hambir created it in 1587, and its eighty feet wide stage.

The Rashmanch is formed with a burnt brick over a mixture of Bengal “Charchala and Egyptian pyramid” style. During the time of the Malla kings, the Rash festival was celebrated on this stage. Deity Radha Krishna is accustomed to being put in at the time of the celebration on the scene.

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Dalmadal cannon

King Gopal Singh bought the Dalmadal cannon for Rs two lakh. He resisted Maratha Bargi’s attack by Bhaskar Pandit with the help of this cannon.

The legend is that the family god ‘Madan Mohan discharged the cannon to repulse the ‘Bargis’. It’s the major attraction of Bishnupur Mukutmanipur.

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Shyam Rai Temple

Shyam rai temple was built in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha of the Charchala Pancharatana style. The temple is exclusive in sculptures with stunning carvings. The Rash Lila of Sri Krishna with Gopini of Hindu mythology has been sculptured in the walls of the terracotta temple art in Bishnupur.

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Mallaraj Raghunath Dev Singh built Jor Bangla in 1655. It is made in charchala style. There are also many temples and traveller attractions like Chinnamasta Mandir, stone chariot, Radhe Sham temple, Malleswar Shiva temple, etc.

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Stone Chariot Bishnupur

A chariot made of stone is another point of interest in Bishnupur.

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Famous Tourist places in Bankura

There is an archaeological treasure all around the district of Bankura. In Bishnupur,  Dokra  craftsmanship on the outskirts of  Bikna village  is world-renowned.

Beautiful artefacts are assumed to be the raps of equipment. Handloom wrappers, bathing towels (Gamcha), bed-covers, or handicraft items made from bamboo, cane, and wood by the tribal handicraftsman of Rajgram and Kenjakunra villages are special. Those are the lovely souvenirs of the Bankura trip.

A  Sun temple  was built in the 10th century about 3 km away, and an ancient  Ekateswar Shiva temple. It  is just 5 km away. Raghunathju  terracotta temple in  Bishnupur is enriched with  terracotta artwork  built in 1639.

Methodist Missionary Church and Darakeswar River are also places of tourist attraction. Bankura is also famous for its variety of sweets like Kalakand, Chittaranjan, Nikhuti, etc.

The interested traveller should stay overnight at Bankura and travel about 24 km to enjoy an expedition of 400 ft high lush green-covered  Koro Hill .

The wall also surrounds the temple of the eight-armed goddess Parvati or Durga. Behind the temple are Shiva Linga and his consort, an ox. You can easily view Gangdua Dam on the Shali River (8km) and Susunia Hill from behind the temple.

Tapobon Asram is at the foothill, and Ramakrishna Sevadam Ashram is also there. A little away, Chenchuria Eco-park is a paradise for tourists from Bengal, 26 km from Bishnupur.

The ecology garden in Bishnupur has an extensive area surrounded by Mahua, Sal, Piasal, Amlaki, and Kendu(tobacco) leaves. There is also a lake with boating facilities. The world-famous  artist Jamini Roy’s  birthplace is in Chhandar village, under Bankura.

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Bishnupur Music

The classical music of Bishnupur Gharana is still renowned worldwide.

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Bishnupur is renowned for Baluchari and Mallabhum sarees, Tasar silk, etc. You should add this to your Bishnupur Mukutmanipur tour checklist.

Mukutmanipur Tour and travel guide

Nobody knows where heaven is, but in a moonlight light at Mukutmanipur, one gets heavenly bliss by staying overnight. There are two dams in Mukutmanipur, which are Kangshabati and Kumari dams.

We can have a Picturesque view of rural Bengal with its lush green shading and slight ripples in the lake’s blue water. A boating facility is also available here.

The water released from the sluice gate creates a sweet melody and reminds us of paradise. The zig-zag walkable road seems to have disappeared into the hills, and the hillocks have covered the horizon.

Sunrise in Mukutmaniur is also well appreciated. Paresh Nath Hill is 6 km along Dam Tip road and 3 km along the rustic path at the confluence of  Kangshabati  and  Kumari  rivers.

On top of the hillock, the Hindu god Lord Shiva, the Jain god Parshnath swami of chlorite stone and many other goddesses can be found. Please note the hotel price is very high there.

You need to come to Bankura station and take a local bus or hire a cab to get here.

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Mukutmanipur Tour Plan

Mukumtanipur Dam is India’s second-largest soil dam, located on the banks of the Kanswati and Kumari rivers. The concrete road is at the top of the dam about 11 kilometres long.

After getting permission from the office in the lock gate, you can drive the 4-wheeler on this road. The time is from 10 am to 4 pm.

Musafirana is on this road  – a beautifully arranged small hill with a beautiful topography of Mukutmanipur. Pictures of Bankura’s scenes are painted on the wall of Musfirana. After that, you can visit Pareshanath temple on a small “Tila”. Fari ghat is just right after that. Cross the river and visit Bonapukuria Deer Park. The deers came to eat every day at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. At that time, you will see many deer together.

Another good way to visit Mukutmanipur Dam is to rent a boat—the boat visits Musafirana, Parsnath Temple, Deer Park, Sonajhuri Prakriti Bhraman Kendra, and Mohana.

Now, Mukutmanipur has been refurbished with colourful designs on the street, beautifully decorated shops, chandeliers on the road, new picking boat booking counters, and cleaned toilets. There is a plan to start water sports as well.

Places to visit in Mukutmanipur (1st option)

Now let’s turn around Mukutmanipur. If you go through the right road of Mukutmanipur, you will see “ Baroghutu ” hill – a small hill and an  indigenous village  you can see afterwards. Now you are very near to the grasslands of the dam. In winter, migratory birds gather here.

Ambikanagar is 4 km away from Mukutmanipur. The first name was Amai-Nagar. Once upon a time, this place was for  Jainism , but in 1898 it became desolate because of floods. The ruins of  Ambikanagar Rajbari  are still present. The name of one of the  royal family’s queens  is named Mukutanipur. Near the subdivision town is Khatra.

The village of “ Panpra ” is on the outskirts of Khatra. You can find Mosakh Hill and the jungle of Kashipur. There is a road to the top and a temple and a cave on that top. In this  jungle, an elephant comes occasionally .

However, the forest department staff spread the news before. In “​​Dhanara gram panchayat of Khatra”, there are about 100 bighas of land, with one stone-made hill called  Sonamani Hills . It is said that it was the temple of Goddess Sonamani, and Puja still happens here.

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Mukutmanipur tourism (2nd option)

Now, let’s go to the other side. Go to Ranibandh from Mukutmanipur to the  Jhilimili jungle . You will see three watchtowers on the streets and  an extraordinary view of Mukumanipur Dam  from the hills and thick forests. After a bit more, the road for  SUTAN  and you will reach the Sutan Forest Bungalow in the dense jungle.

Peacocks may fly in front of your car  on the road. Waiting to re-open the damaged bungalow. A watchtower again being refined. Let’s return to the main street. A road on the left will also be to Talveria Dam, the charming picnic spot. The government newly decorates the area. Ghatashila can be visited from Jhilimili to Bandayan from the Durasini Forest.

Apart from this, the distance between Khatra and Bishnupur is not very far. In Bishnupur, every Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm, a fair is held in the govt initiative, where the terracotta of Panchmura, Bikaner Dokara, Baluchari / Swarnachari / Shankha of Bishnupur, the stonework of artists of adjoining villages of Susunia hills.

Adivasi dance and kirtan are also with this. If you tour from Bankura, visit the Shushunya Hills.

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1. Bankura from Khatra to Mukutmanipur – 50 km 2. From Khatra to Mukumanipur – 7 km 3. From Khatra to Mosquet Hill – 2 km 4. Khatra to Sonamani Hills – 14 km 5. Khatra to Bishnupur – 60 km 6. Khatra to Sutan – 28 km 7. Sutan to Talvera Dam – 24 km 8. Jhelimili from Taliberia – 7 km 9. Jhelimili to Ghatshila – 60 km

Our Bishnupur Mukutmanipur tour ends here.

What is Bishnupur famous for?

The terracotta temple of Bishnupur attracts tourists to visit. Baluchi sari, Bishnupuri culture, and music are also famous.

What is famous in Mukutmanipur?

Mukutmanipur is mainly famous for the Mukutmanipur Dam. Tourists enjoy Parasnath Hills, Kangsabati Dam, Ambikanagar, the deer park, etc.

How can I travel from Bankura to Bishnupur?

The train is the best way to reach Bishnupur from Bankura. Adra – Midnapore MEMU daily departs at 9:20 am, taking 30 minutes to arrive.

Is it recommended to visit Bishnupur during DOL and Holi?

If you want to travel, Dol or Holi is not worth visiting Bishnupur. Nothing special has happened till now. But it’s OK if you travel to enjoy nature.

How can I go from Bishnupur to Mukutmanipur?

Mukutmanipur is about 71 km from Bishnupur. The car route is the only one. Private cars are available from Bishnupur, and it takes approx 2 hours.

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I want to enjoy the tour

Please visit abhishek..

How many days tour is enogh to cover bishnupur and mukutmanipur?

Hi Priyanka,

Three days will be fine. 2 days for bishnupur, and 1 day for Mukutmanipur.

I’d like to plan for a Bishnupur – Mukutmanipur family trip. Can you please suggest any package or self arranged tour plan.

No package is required, all the places are nearby in bushnupur, just book the hotel in your desired hotel.

I WANT TO HAVE A TOUR PLAN FOR PURULIA-BISHNUPUR-MUKUTMANIPUR, I WANT TO START ON 18TH DEC. AND RETURN ON 22ND DEC,

CAN YOU HELP ME TO PLAN?

It’s not a good idea to club Bishnupur and Purulia both in a single journey. Purulia also has many places to visit. check this. https://www.theholidaystory.com/ayodhya-hills-purulia-tour/

Nice blog author. Thank you. Keep it up.

Thanks, Mr Saptarshi

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Exploring the Heritage Temple Town of Bishnupur

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Bishnupur sightseeing can be a fascinating experience for travelers if the exploration of this temple town is done in detail. I traveled solo to Bishnupur and it turned out to be a lovely experience.

The sun glinted off the thousands of idols of Lord Krishna (a major deity in Hinduism). The devotees played instruments and crooned. The villagers swayed and danced to the music. I could visualize it in front of my eyes as my guide narrated the story of the Raas celebrations during the 18 th century. No, I was not in Mathura or Vrindavan. I was at Rasmancha and my Bishnpur sightseeing had begun.

Bishnupur lies a  few hundred kilometres away from Kolkata and is home to many heritage Terracotta temples. If you are looking for a short cultural getaway, Bishnupur sightseeing is a damn good option. It is also a great place to explore the fascinating Terracotta art form, especially in the nearby villages.

In my current travel blog on Bishnupur sightseeing, I would like to elaborate on the must-visit places in and around Bishnupur. This temple town is not only culturally rich but is also sprawling with works of talented native artists. Also, there are nearby places that can be visited.

Bishnupur Sightseeing

Bishnupur lies in the “Rahr” region of West Bengal. This is the land of the red soil, popularly called “Ranga Mati”. Ruled by the Malla Dynasty Kings during the 17th and 18th centuries, it is also known as the “Temple City”.

Malla kings were known to be great patrons of art and culture. Under them, the unique architecture of burned clay-tiled structures flourished.

Bishnupur is a culturally rich place. In the tourist map of West Bengal, it is slowly and steadily making a place of itself and growing popular even further.

Important Travel Insights for Bishnupur Sightseeing

Here are a few aspects of Bishnupur that you should know as a traveler to the region –

What Bishnupur Sightseeing Offers its Visitors?

Bishnupur as a place has a lot to offer to a first time visitor. It’s a culturally rich place displaying its heritage to all.

While you’re in Bishnupur, make sure to take a detailed tour of the Terracotta temples. Also, experience the classical music form of Bishnupur Gharana and maybe buy a few Baluchari sarees.

How did My Bishnupur Sightseeing Journey Begin ?

  I had planned a solo trip for Bishnupur sightseeing long ago. So when it was the actual time that my trip has to begin, I was super excited. In the excitement, I could hardly sleep. When the alarm went off at 5 AM it felt as though I had just fallen asleep. I had planned for the Aranyak express from the Shalimar Station.

Still rubbing off sleep, the only memory I have is that of my Uber ride to the Shalimar Station. The Vidyasagar Setu or second Hooghly bridge looked beautiful in the morning light. It appears to be majestically straddling the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah.

My Stay at Bishnupur

I reached Bishnupur at around 11 and soon thereafter took a rickshaw to the West Bengal Tourism Lodge . I had booked this place for a night in advance as well.

Quickly dumping my backpack, I decided to eat lunch. The early start had got me hungry. The West Bengal Tourism Lodge has simple but tasty options. The Chef personally suggested trying The Posto Bora . ‘It’s a speciality of the region’ he mentioned.

The Delicious Posto Bora

For Bengalis (native people of the Indian state of West Bengal) Posto needs no introduction.  Posto Bora is basically mashed poppy seeds and is a delicacy in Bengal.

It is ground traditionally on the pestle with green chillies and salt. It is then cooked with vegetables like potatoes,  gourd etc.

Bengalis tend to have potatoes with everything so this is not an exception as well.

The Posto Bora is one of the popular dishes in this region. The ground Posto is made into circular flattened shapes, battered and deep fried. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside it is one of those sublime experiences you won’t forget.

Touring the Temples – The Best Aspect of Bishnupur Sightseeing

  Bishnupur has a number of old temples with ornate cravings strewn across the region. Fortunately, most of the temples are very well preserved and you can take a tour to visit them.

The tour starts from the “Rasmancha” where you can take tickets for visiting all the temples of the city.

Rasmancha is a beautiful piece of architecture. Technically it is not a temple but an elevated platform with a maze of archways.

During the Raas celebrations, the idols and pictures of Lord Krishna from around the town are brought here and displayed in the galleries.

In Hindu mythology, the Raas festival is a celebration where villagers danced to the tune of the flute being played by Lord Krishna

Even though some of the temples are still being used for worship by the locals and some have been locked away for preservation, it is not a religious tour. It is rather a cultural journey to appreciate art and to see how society influenced it.

Beautiful Temples of Bishnupur

Here are a few temples that should be an essential part of any visitor’s Bishnupur sightseeing. You should visit them one by one in any order you deem fit.

Explore each of these temples. They have so much to offer when it comes to the region’s rich artistic heritage and culture.

Most visitors traveling to Bishnupur often have a very pertinent question, “Is a tour guide needed?” Let me throw more light on this below.

Is a Tour Guide Required for Exploring the Bishnupur Temples?

  Unless your middle name is Wiki, it is better to take a guide who can explain the history and point out the specialities of each temple.

I hired a local guide from the West Bengal Tourism, right in front of the Rasmancha. He was rather good. Time and again I found myself transported back in time as he narrated the history of the city.

He told me later that he comes from a ‘Moira’ (sweet makers) family. His ancestors moved to Bishnupur on the behest of the King some 400 years ago to create innovative sweets for the royal kitchen.

Over the years that business has ceased to be profitable and therefore the newer generations have moved on to other occupations for livelihood.

Biking Around Bishnupur

Within Bishnupur, public transport is limited to rickshaws  or autos. If you are not having your own vehicle, it is better to rent one to travel in and around the town of Bishnupur.

Since I was on a solo trip to Bishnupur, a car seemed to me like an extravaganza. My guide was kind enough to offer a pillion rider on his bike. Though initially sceptical I took up the offer. It saved time as well as the effort of walking all over the town.

Reflecting back, I feel it is a moderately safe place. Sure as a woman travelling around you have to be aware of your surroundings but always trust your instincts. Trust me, they will guide you well.

The Architecture of Bishnupur Temples

Each temple has a different kind of roof in Bishnupur. Some have a single arch (Lalji) while some have two (Jor Bangla) or even more (Shyam Rai). Some even have dome-like structures seen typically in mosques.

Though the temples are dedicated to Vishnu (the name of the town is influenced by him) there is a distinct Islamic influence in the architecture. This signifies that different sects co-existed in harmony and had a strong influence on art.

Rich Terracotta Work

The terracotta work on the walls and pillars is quite exquisite and detailed. The pattern is similar in most temples. They have tiles arranged in layers.

The lowermost layer has terracotta tiles depicting various hunting scenes while the layer above is a reflection of contemporary society. There are scenes of potters, blacksmiths, farmers and festival celebrations.

Depiction of Mythology in the Temples

The layer at the top depicts the epics of Indian mythology. Various scenes of Mahabharata, Ramayana and Vishnu’s das avatars (incarnations) have been beautifully depicted with intricate details on the terracotta tiles.  Lord Krishna is a permanent theme.

Built of Temples

Some temples are built of rock with a plaster layer facade on which the designs have been engraved. There is also some Rajasthani (a state on the Western edge of the country) influence observed. For example, the concept of decorative closed doors under arches and multiple stairwells from all four sides going down to a water body.

Temples have their own kitchen

Each temple also has a dedicated kitchen and a place where devotees can perform songs and rituals. Varying on the degree of erosion, in some temples, these distinctly stand out whereas in some they are a part of the ruins.

As I walked past the kitchen at the Lalji temple I imagined the scene during a festival. An array of cooks busy making the offerings for the Lord. Huge utensils with big ladles burning in the oven. Mounds of special bhog (holy food) are ready to be taken to the temple.

Sightseeing Beyond the Temples

  Within the city other than these temples there are various other sightseeing places.

Bishnupur is a town that should not just be visited for its renowned temples but other offbeat places and things as well. As a traveler, I believe that the best stories are found in places that are unknown to the world.

Now that you know about the temple town of Bishnupur, it’s time I share with you the locales outside Bishnupur but within a reasonable distance.

Bishnupur Sightseeing Outside the Main Town 

There are various places that should be on your Bishnupur sightseeing itinerary that lie outside the main town. They range from a duration of an hour to 3 hours maximum.

Mukutmanipur

This is a scenic spot located at the confluence of Kongshaboti and Kumari rivers made popular in Bengali film shoot locales.

Kamarpukur/Joyrambati

This is the birthplace of Shri Ram Krishna and Sarada Devi. It is considered a religious sacred place visited often by the followers of the sect of Ramkrishna.

Gongoni is a  quaint spot beside the Shilabati river. It has red sand cliffs overlooking the river below as it meanders its way to meet with the Kangshabati river. It is a popular picnic place and there are some spots artificially made where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty by the riverside.

A Visit to Panchmura – An Artisans’ Village

Panchmura is a place that should surely be visited if you’re in Bishnupur. It lies at a small distance of 22 km from Bishnupur.

The villagers here create the terracotta figures and other artefacts. They range from tiles, pottery items, and figures of horses and elephants.

These horses and elephants made famous by the artist MF Hussain are shaped in a particular way typical to this region and can be easily identified as the Bishnupuri horse. There are thousands of gods and goddess figurines as well. Durga and Ganesh are the most predominant.

Visit Artist Homes

Artists have opened up their houses where you can walk in to see the actual process of creation. Often the entire family is involved and they are quite forthcoming to explain the various nitty-gritty of the trade.

The process starts with getting clay from under the ground surface – 10 feet to be precise. It is then processed and softened with water. Every artist owns a ‘Chaka’ or the potter’s wheel on which he moulds the base structures.

Hand made art

The various decorations or the finer details on these are then done by hand. This is where it varies from artist to artist in terms of creativity and designs. Thus the quality of the final product.

Moulds are used for the tiles. For the animal figures the legs, neck, body, and head are created separately on the wheel and assembled manually. These are then sun-dried for a few days – just enough to be hard but not to be brittle.

Then the burning process starts in the kilns. Unlike the wheels, the kilns are usually owned together by three or four families together. The kilns are lit by dried leaves from the neighbouring woods.

A glazed coating or colouring may also be applied before putting the structures in the kilns. The burning is done under close monitoring. Sometimes it might take days. If you visit the village early in the morning you can see this process end to end.

Rural Craft Hub

Department of Micro, small and medium enterprises and Textiles of the Government of West Bengal in collaboration with UNESCO have developed the Rural Craft hub in this village bringing in some amount of much-needed awareness.

How to Reach Bishnupur from Kolkata?

The following modes of transport are available for travelling to Bishnupur.

Moving on to accommodation options now.

Where can a Traveler Stay in Bishnupur?

  West Bengal Tourism offers lodges which have standard comfortable rooms with basic amenities. They can be booked at reasonable prices online.

Other than the above, there are also some decent staying options which have opened recently like the Annapurna Lodge.

Things to Buy on your Bishnupur Sightseeing Tour

Terracotta art and handloom sarees can be purchased at the local shops.

On my tour to Bishnupr, I found the perfect piece which would be the centre of attraction in my living room. It was a Bishnupur horse from the village of Panchmura.

My Personal Budget Breakdown for Bishnupur Sightseeing and Beyond

Budget is a very important component of any trip. So here is my personal budget breakdown for Bishnupur sightseeing and beyond.

Bishnupur is a heritage temple town that should be on your travel bucket list if you’re planning to go solo in the eastern part of India. Bishnupur sightseeing isn’t as popular as it should be with travelers from outside West Bengal.

It’s high time that this temple town gets it due and is visited by more families, backpackers and solo travelers. Trust me, you will not regret visiting this place.

Happy wayfaring.

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Mukutmanipur Bishnupur Tour Package

Bankura Tourism is offering you a perfect holiday time to break the monotony of your hectic schedule.

TOUR PACKAGE (2 Nights – 3 Days)

• Arrive at Bankura Station by available trains or buses. Our car will pick you up from bankura station or bus-stand. Then take a ride of 55 kms and reach The Second largest earthen dam of India i.e. Mukutmanipur.
• Check -in at hotel and get refreshed and enjoy the beauty of Mukutmanipur by staying overnight.
• After lunch visit Kangsabati dam by car or battery operated eco-friendly vehicles which available. A boat ride at the time of sunset will give you a mesmerizing view with some beautiful clicks on your smartphone. Besides you can explore Pareshnath Shiv-Mandir, Musafirana View point and Deer Park.

• Have breakfast and proceed for visit of Bishnupur temples and handicrafts. Our car will pickup you from hotel and drive 75 KM to reach Bishnupur through forest roads.
• Start sightseeing of Bishnupur Temples from Rasmancha with guide.
• Visit Maa Mrinmoyee temple, Jorebangla temple, Shyamrai temple, Gar-darja, Chhinnamsta temple, Jore-shreni temples, Radheshyam temple, Nandalal temple with Dalmadal Canon.
• Have lunch and visit to Lalbandh followed by Acharya Jogesh Chandra Museum. You can buy world famous ‘Baluchari Silk’ Saree from Bishnupur to get a cheaper and authentic one.
• On return journey visit Panchmura terracotta village. Buy artifacts directly from artisans. You can visit ‘Tridhara temple’ at Panchmura as an added attraction.
• Return to Mukutmanipur hotel and stay overnight.

• This morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for visit of Jhilimili-Sutan Forest. Jhilimili and Sutan Forest also known as “Baro Mile-er Jungle” is 30 Km away from Mukutmanipur.
• There are viewpoints scattered throughout the forest from where you will get breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy the raw forest and thrill of hair-pin roads over Sutan lake.
• Then our car drives to Jhargram via Belpahari and Drop to Jhargram station. In between journey you can visit ‘Jhargram Rajbari’ and a mini zoo at Jhargram. Catch train at Jhargram Station towards Howrah/Kolkata by Ispat Express (3:23 pm) / Ghatsila-Howrah Exp. (3:23 pm) with a good experience.
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• This morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for Susunia hill sightseeing via Bikna village. Visit Susunia and have lunch.
• Then our car drives to Bankura Railway Station. Catch train at Bankura Station towards Howrah/Kolkata by Aranyak Express (3:00 pm) / Ruposi Bangla Exp. (5:30 pm) with a good experience.

Standard Package

Rs. 6,499 +5% GST per Person

Premium Package

Rs. 9,499 +5% GST per Person

(Above cost is subject to a group size of minimum 4 pax, 25% extra for 2 pax)

• Accommodation at hotel/resort on Double Occupancy.
• Selected meals during the tour (breakfast, evening tea & dinner).
• Packaged drinking water 2 Litre per person per day.
• Kolkata - Bankura/Jhargram Train reservation on 2S/CC.
• 4 wheeler vehicle support (non-ac in standard package, ac in deluxe package) in all car journeys mentioned in itinerary.
• Forest Entry fees for visitors and boat (one-time) at Mukutmanipur.
• Guide Charges as per itinerary and local taxes
• Any additional snacks ordered by guest directly.
• Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, soda, packaged water during cocktail.
• Camera entry fees in any Park/Monument.
• Tips and any expenses of personal nature.
• Additional vehicle or boat (if required) other than group transfers and Jungle activities.
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Ronna McDaniel, TV News and the Trump Problem

The former republican national committee chairwoman was hired by nbc and then let go after an outcry..

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From “The New York Times,” I’m Michael Barbaro. This is “The Daily.”

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Today, the saga of Ronna McDaniel and NBC and what it reveals about the state of television news headed into the 2024 presidential race. Jim Rutenberg, a “Times” writer at large, is our guest.

It’s Monday, April 1.

Jim, NBC News just went through a very public, a very searing drama over the past week, that we wanted you to make sense of in your unique capacity as a longtime media and political reporter at “The Times.” This is your sweet spot. You were, I believe, born to dissect this story for us.

Oh, brother.

Well, on the one hand, this is a very small moment for a major network like NBC. They hire, as a contributor, not an anchor, not a correspondent, as a contributor, Ronna McDaniel, the former RNC chairwoman. It blows up in a mini scandal at the network.

But to me, it represents a much larger issue that’s been there since that moment Donald J. Trump took his shiny gold escalator down to announce his presidential run in 2015. This struggle by the news media to figure out, especially on television, how do we capture him, cover him for all of his lies, all the challenges he poses to Democratic norms, yet not alienate some 74, 75 million American voters who still follow him, still believe in him, and still want to hear his reality reflected in the news that they’re listening to?

Right. Which is about as gnarly a conundrum as anyone has ever dealt with in the news media.

Well, it’s proven so far unsolvable.

Well, let’s use the story of what actually happened with Ronna McDaniel and NBC to illustrate your point. And I think that means describing precisely what happened in this situation.

The story starts out so simply. It’s such a basic thing that television networks do. As elections get underway, they want people who will reflect the two parties.

They want talking heads. They want insiders. They want them on their payroll so they can rely on them whenever they need them. And they want them to be high level so they can speak with great knowledge about the two major candidates.

Right. And rather than needing to beg these people to come on their show at 6 o’clock, when they might be busy and it’s not their full-time job, they go off and they basically put them on retainer for a bunch of money.

Yeah. And in this case, here’s this perfect scenario because quite recently, Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee through the Trump era, most of it, is now out on the market. She’s actually recently been forced out of the party. And all the networks are interested because here’s the consummate insider from Trump world ready to get snatched up under contract for the next election and can really represent this movement that they’ve been trying to capture.

So NBC’S key news executives move pretty aggressively, pretty swiftly, and they sign her up for a $300,000 a year contributor’s contract.

Nice money if you can get it.

Not at millions of dollars that they pay their anchors, but a very nice contract. I’ll take it. You’ll take it. In the eyes of NBC execs she was perfect because she can be on “Meet the Press” as a panelist. She can help as they figure out some of their coverage. They have 24 hours a day to fill and here’s an official from the RNC. You can almost imagine the question that would be asked to her. It’s 10:00 PM on election night. Ronna, what are the Trump people thinking right now? They’re looking at the same numbers you are.

That was good, but that’s exactly it. And we all know it, right? This is television in our current era.

So last Friday, NBC makes what should be a routine announcement, but one they’re very proud of, that they’ve hired Ronna McDaniel. And in a statement, they say it couldn’t be a more important moment to have a voice like Ronna’s on the team. So all’s good, right? Except for there’s a fly in the ointment.

Because it turns out that Ronna McDaniel has been slated to appear on “Meet the Press,” not as a paid NBC contributor, but as a former recently ousted RNC chair with the “Meet The Press” host, Kristen Welker, who’s preparing to have a real tough interview with Ronna McDaniel. Because of course, Ronna McDaniel was chair of the party and at Trump’s side as he tried to refuse his election loss. So this was supposed to be a showdown interview.

From NBC News in Washington, the longest-running show in television history. This is “Meet The Press” with Kristen Welker.

And here, all of a sudden, Kristin Welker is thrown for a loop.

In full disclosure to our viewers, this interview was scheduled weeks before it was announced that McDaniel would become a paid NBC News contributor.

Because now, she’s actually interviewing a member of the family who’s on the same payroll.

Right. Suddenly, she’s interviewing a colleague.

This will be a news interview, and I was not involved in her hiring.

So what happens during the interview?

So Welker is prepared for a tough interview, and that’s exactly what she does.

Can you say, as you sit here today, did Joe Biden win the election fair and square?

He won. He’s the legitimate president.

Did he win fair and square?

Fair and square, he won. It’s certified. It’s done.

She presses her on the key question that a lot of Republicans get asked these days — do you accept Joe Biden was the winner of the election?

But, I do think, Kristen —

Ronna, why has it taken you until now to say that? Why has it taken you until now to be able to say that?

I’m going to push back a little.

McDaniel gets defensive at times.

Because I do think it’s fair to say there were problems in 2020. And to say that does not mean he’s not the legitimate president.

But, Ronna, when you say that, it suggests that there was something wrong with the election. And you know that the election was the most heavily scrutinized. Chris Krebs —

It’s a really combative interview.

I want to turn now to your actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

And Welker actually really does go deeply into McDaniel’s record in those weeks before January 6.

On November 17, you and Donald Trump were recorded pushing two Republican Michigan election officials not to certify the results of the election. And on the call —

For instance, she presses McDaniel on McDaniel’s role in an attempt to convince a couple county commissioner level canvassers in Michigan to not certify Biden’s victory.

Our call that night was to say, are you OK? Vote your conscience. Not pushing them to do anything.

McDaniel says, look, I was just telling them to vote their conscience. They should do whatever they think is right.

But you said, do not sign it. If you can go home tonight, do not sign it. How can people read that as anything other than a pressure campaign?

And Welker’s not going to just let her off the hook. Welker presses her on Trump’s own comments about January 6 and Trump’s efforts recently to gloss over some of the violence, and to say that those who have been arrested, he’ll free them.

Do you support that?

I want to be very clear. The violence that happened on January 6 is unacceptable.

And this is a frankly fascinating moment because you can hear McDaniel starting to, if not quite reverse some of her positions, though in some cases she does that, at least really soften her language. It’s almost as if she’s switching uniforms from the RNC one to an NBC one or almost like breaking from a role she was playing.

Ronna, why not speak out earlier? Why just speak out about that now?

When you’re the RNC chair, you kind of take one for the whole team, right? Now, I get to be a little bit more myself.

She says, hey, you know what? Sometimes as RNC chair, you just have to take it for the team sometimes.

Right. What she’s really saying is I did things as chairwoman of the Republican National committee that now that I no longer have that job, I can candidly say, I wished I hadn’t done, which is very honest. But it’s also another way of saying I’m two faced, or I was playing a part.

Ronna McDaniel, thank you very much for being here this morning.

Then something extraordinary happens. And I have to say, I’ve never seen a moment like this in decades of watching television news and covering television news.

Welcome back. The panel is here. Chuck Todd, NBC News chief political analyst.

Welker brings her regular panel on, including Chuck Todd, now the senior NBC political analyst.

Chuck, let’s dive right in. What were your takeaways?

And he launches right into what he calls —

Look, let me deal with the elephant in the room.

The elephant being this hiring of McDaniel.

I think our bosses owe you an apology for putting you in this situation.

And he proceeds, on NBC’S air, to lace into management for, as he describes it, putting Welker in this crazy awkward position.

Because I don’t know what to believe. She is now a paid contributor by NBC News. I have no idea whether any answer she gave to you was because she didn’t want to mess up her contract.

And Todd is very hung up on this idea that when she was speaking for the party, she would say one thing. And now that she’s on the payroll at NBC, she’s saying another thing.

She has credibility issues that she still has to deal with. Is she speaking for herself, or is she speaking on behalf of who’s paying her?

Todd is basically saying, how are we supposed to know which one to believe.

What can we believe?

It is important for this network and for always to have a wide aperture. Having ideological diversity on this panel is something I prided myself on.

And what he’s effectively saying is that his bosses should have never hired her in this capacity.

I understand the motivation, but this execution, I think, was poor.

Someone said to me last night we live in complicated times. Thank you guys for being here. I really appreciate it.

Now, let’s just note here, this isn’t just any player at NBC. Chuck Todd is obviously a major news name at the network. And him doing this appears to just open the floodgates across the entire NBC News brand, especially on its sister cable network, MSNBC.

And where I said I’d never seen anything like what I saw on “Meet the Press” that morning, I’d never seen anything like this either. Because now, the entire MSNBC lineup is in open rebellion. I mean, from the minute that the sun comes up. There is Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.

We weren’t asked our opinion of the hiring. But if we were, we would have strongly objected to it.

They’re on fire over this.

believe NBC News should seek out conservative Republican voices, but it should be conservative Republicans, not a person who used her position of power to be an anti-democracy election denier.

But it rolls out across the entire schedule.

Because Ronna McDaniel has been a major peddler of the big lie.

The fact that Ms. McDaniel is on the payroll at NBC News, to me that is inexplicable. I mean, you wouldn’t hire a mobster to work at a DA’s office.

Rachel Maddow devotes an entire half hour.

It’s not about just being associated with Donald Trump and his time in the Republican Party. It’s not even about lying or not lying. It’s about our system of government.

Thumbing their noses at our bosses and basically accusing them of abetting a traitorous figure in American history. I mean, just extraordinary stuff. It’s television history.

And let’s face it, we journalists, our bosses, we can be seen as crybabies, and we’re paid complaining. Yeah, that’s what we’re paid to do. But in this case, the NBC executives cannot ignore this, because in the outcry, there’s a very clear point that they’re all making. Ronna McDaniel is not just a voice from the other side. She was a fundamental part of Trump’s efforts to deny his election loss.

This is not inviting the other side. This is someone who’s on the wrong side —

Of history.

Of history, of these moments that we’ve covered and are still covering.

And I think it’s fair to say that at this point, everyone understands that Ronna McDaniel’s time at NBC News is going to be very short lived. Yeah, basically, after all this, the executives at NBC have to face facts it’s over. And on Tuesday night, they release a statement to the staff saying as much.

They don’t cite the questions about red lines or what Ronna McDaniel represented or didn’t represent. They just say we need to have a unified newsroom. We want cohesion. This isn’t working.

I think in the end, she was a paid contributor for four days.

Yeah, one of the shortest tenures in television news history. And look, in one respect, by their standards, this is kind of a pretty small contract, a few hundred thousand dollars they may have to pay out. But it was way more costly because they hired her. They brought her on board because they wanted to appeal to these tens of millions of Americans who still love Donald J. Trump.

And what happens now is that this entire thing is blown up in their face, and those very same people now see a network that, in their view, in the view of Republicans across the country, this network will not accept any Republicans. So it becomes more about that. And Fox News, NBC’S longtime rival, goes wall to wall with this.

Now, NBC News just caved to the breathless demands from their far left, frankly, emotionally unhinged host.

I mean, I had it on my desk all day. And every minute I looked at that screen, it was pounding on these liberals at NBC News driving this Republican out.

It’s the shortest tenure in TV history, I think. But why? Well, because she supports Donald Trump, period.

So in a way, this leaves NBC worse off with that Trump Republican audience they had wanted to court than maybe even they were before. It’s like a boomerang with a grenade on it.

Yeah, it completely explodes in their face. And that’s why to me, the whole episode is so representative of this eight-year conundrum for the news media, especially on television. They still haven’t been able to crack the code for how to handle the Trump movement, the Trump candidacy, and what it has wrought on the American political system and American journalism.

We’ll be right back.

Jim, put into context this painful episode of NBC into that larger conundrum you just diagnosed that the media has faced when it comes to Trump.

Well, Michael, it’s been there from the very beginning, from the very beginning of his political rise. The media was on this kind of seesaw. They go back and forth over how to cover him. Sometimes they want to cover him quite aggressively because he’s such a challenging candidate. He was bursting so many norms.

But at other times, there was this instinct to understand his appeal, for the same reason. He’s such an unusual candidate. So there was a great desire to really understand his voters. And frankly, to speak to his voters, because they’re part of the audience. And we all lived it, right?

But just let me take you back anyway because everything’s fresh again with perspective. And so if you go back, let’s look at when he first ran. The networks, if you recall, saw him as almost like a novelty candidate.

He was going to spice up what was expected to be a boring campaign between the usual suspects. And he was a ratings magnet. And the networks, they just couldn’t get enough of it. And they allowed him, at times, to really shatter their own norms.

Welcome back to “Meet the Press,” sir.

Good morning, Chuck.

Good morning. Let me start —

He was able to just call into the studio and riff with the likes of George Stephanopoulos and Chuck Todd.

What does it have to do with Hillary?

She can’t talk about me because nobody respects women more than Donald Trump.

And CNN gave him a lot of unmitigated airtime, if you recall during the campaign. They would run the press conferences.

It’s the largest winery on the East Coast. I own it 100 percent.

And let him promote his Trump steaks and his Trump wine.

Trump steaks. Where are the steaks? Do we have steaks?

I mean, it got that crazy. But again, the ratings were huge. And then he wins. And because they had previously given him all that airtime, they’ve, in retrospect, sort of given him a political gift, and more than that now have a journalistic imperative to really address him in a different way, to cover him as they would have covered any other candidate, which, let’s face it, they weren’t doing initially. So there’s this extra motivation to make up for lost ground and maybe for some journalistic omissions.

Right. Kind of correct for the lack of a rigorous journalistic filter in the campaign.

Exactly. And the big thing that this will be remembered for is we’re going to call a lie a lie.

I don’t want to sugarcoat this because facts matter, and the fact is President Trump lies.

Trump lies. We’re going to say it’s a lie.

And I think we can’t just mince around it because they are lies. And so we need to call them what they are.

We’re no longer going to use euphemisms or looser language we’re. Going to call it for what it is.

Trump lies in tweets. He spreads false information at rallies. He lies when he doesn’t need to. He lies when the truth is more than enough for him.

CNN was running chyrons. They would fact check Trump and call lies lies on the screen while Trump is talking. They were challenging Trump to his face —

One of the statements that you made in the tail end of the campaign in the midterms that —

Here we go.

That — well, if you don’t mind, Mr. President, that this caravan was an invasion.

— in these crazy press conferences —

They’re are hundreds of miles away, though. They’re hundreds and hundreds of miles away. That’s not an invasion.

Honestly, I think you should let me run the country. You run CNN. And if you did it well, your ratings —

Well, let me ask — if I may ask one other question. Mr. President, if I may ask another question. Are you worried —

That’s enough. That’s enough.

And Trump is giving it right back.

I tell you what, CNN should be ashamed of itself having you working for them. You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn’t be working for CNN.

Very combative.

So this was this incredibly fraught moment for the American press. You’ve got tens of millions of Trump supporters seeing what’s really basic fact checking. These look like attacks to Trump supporters. Trump, in turn, is calling the press, the reporters are enemies of the people. So it’s a terrible dynamic.

And when January 6 happens, it’s so obviously out of control. And what the traditional press that follows, traditional journalistic rules has to do is make it clear that the claims that Trump is making about a stolen election are just so abjectly false that they don’t warrant a single minute of real consideration once the reporting has been done to show how false they are. And I think that American journalism really emerged from that feeling strongly about its own values and its own place in society.

But then there’s still tens of millions of Trump voters, and they don’t feel so good about the coverage. And they don’t agree that January 6 was an insurrection. And so we enter yet another period, where the press is going to have to now maybe rethink some things.

In what way?

Well, there’s a kind of quiet period after January 6. Trump is off of social media. The smoke is literally dissipating from the air in Washington. And news executives are kind of standing there on the proverbial battlefield, taking a new look at their situation.

And they’re seeing that in this clearer light, they’ve got some new problems, perhaps none more important for their entire business models than that their ratings are quickly crashing. And part of that diminishment is that a huge part of the country, that Trump-loving part of the audience, is really now severed from him from their coverage.

They see the press as actually, in some cases, being complicit in stealing an election. And so these news executives, again, especially on television, which is so ratings dependent, they’ve got a problem. So after presumably learning all these lessons about journalism and how to confront power, there’s a first subtle and then much less subtle rethinking.

Maybe we need to pull back from that approach. And maybe we need to take some new lessons and switch it up a little bit and reverse some of what we did. And one of the best examples of this is none other than CNN.

It had come under new management, was being led by a guy named Chris Licht, a veteran of cable news, but also Stephen Colbert’s late night show in his last job. And his new job under this new management is we’re going to recalibrate a little bit. So Chris Licht proceeds to try to bring the network back to the center.

And how does he do that?

Well, we see some key personalities who represented the Trump combat era start losing air time and some of them lose their jobs. There’s talk of, we want more Republicans on the air. There was a famous magazine article about Chris Licht’s balancing act here.

And Chris Licht says to a reporter, Tim Alberta of the “Atlantic” magazine, look, a lot in the media, including at his own network, quote unquote, “put on a jersey, took a side.” They took a side. And he says, I think we understand that jersey cannot go back on him. Because he says in the end of the day, by the way, it didn’t even work. We didn’t change anyone’s mind.

He’s saying that confrontational approach that defined the four years Trump was in office, that was a reaction to the feeling that TV news had failed to properly treat Trump with sufficient skepticism, that that actually was a failure both of journalism and of the TV news business. Is that what he’s saying?

Yeah. On the business side, it’s easier call, right? You want a bigger audience, and you’re not getting the bigger audience. But he’s making a journalistic argument as well that if the job is to convey the truth and take it to the people, and they take that into account as they make their own voting decisions and formulate their own opinions about American politics, if tens of millions of people who do believe that election was stolen are completely tuning you out because now they see you as a political combatant, you’re not achieving your ultimate goal as a journalist.

And what does Licht’s “don’t put a jersey back on” approach look like on CNN for its viewers?

Well, It didn’t look good. People might remember this, but the most glaring example —

Please welcome, the front runner for the Republican nomination for president, Donald Trump.

— was when he held a town hall meeting featuring Donald J. Trump, now candidate Trump, before an audience packed with Trump’s fans.

You look at what happened during that election. Unless you’re a very stupid person, you see what happens. A lot of the people —

Trump let loose a string of falsehoods.

Most people understand what happened. It was a rigged election.

The audience is pro-Trump audience, was cheering him on.

Are you ready? Are you ready? Can I talk?

Yeah, what’s your answer?

Can I? Do you mind?

I would like for you to answer the question.

OK. It’s very simple to answer.

That’s why I asked it.

It’s very simple. You’re a nasty person, I’ll tell you that.

And during, the CNN anchor hosting this, Kaitlan Collins, on CNN’s own air, it was a disaster.

It felt like a callback to the unlearned lessons of 2016.

Yeah. And in this case, CNN’s staff was up in arms.

Big shakeup in the cable news industry as CNN makes another change at the top.

Chris Licht is officially out at CNN after a chaotic run as chairman and CEO.

And Chris Licht didn’t survive it.

The chief executive’s departure comes as he faced criticism in recent weeks after the network hosted a town hall with Donald Trump and the network’s ratings started to drop.

But I want to say that the CNN leadership still, even after that, as they brought new leadership in, said, this is still the path we’re going to go on. Maybe that didn’t work out, but we’re still here. This is still what we have to do.

Right. And this idea is very much in the water of TV news, that this is the right overall direction.

Yeah. This is, by no means, isolated to CNN. This is throughout the traditional news business. These conversations are happening everywhere. But CNN was living it at that point.

And this, of course, is how we get to NBC deciding to hire Ronna McDaniel.

Right. Because they’re picking up — right where that conversation leaves off, they’re having the same conversation. But for NBC, you could argue this tension between journalistic values and audience. It’s even more pressing. Because even though MSNBC is a niche cable network, NBC News is part of an old-fashioned broadcast network. It’s on television stations throughout the country.

And in fact, those networks, they still have 6:30 newscasts. And believe it or not, millions of people still watch those every night. Maybe not as many as they used to, but there’s still some six or seven million people tuning in to nightly news. That’s important.

Right. We should say that kind of number is sometimes double or triple that of the cable news prime time shows that get all the attention.

On their best nights. So this is big business still. And that business is based on broad — it’s called broadcast for a reason. That’s based on broad audiences. So NBC had a business imperative, and they argue they had a journalistic imperative.

So given all of that, Jim, I think the big messy question here is, when it comes to NBC, did they make a tactical error around hiring the wrong Republican which blew up? Or did they make an even larger error in thinking that the way you handle Trump and his supporters is to work this hard to reach them, when they might not even be reachable?

The best way to answer that question is to tell you what they’re saying right now, NBC management. What the management saying is, yes, this was a tactical error. This was clearly the wrong Republican. We get it.

But they’re saying, we are going to — and they said this in their statement, announcing that they were severing ties with McDaniel. They said, we’re going to redouble our efforts to represent a broad spectrum of the American votership. And that’s what they meant was that we’re going to still try to reach these Trump voters with people who can relate to them and they can relate to.

But the question is, how do you even do that when so many of his supporters believe a lie? How is NBC, how is CNN, how are any of these TV networks, if they have decided that this is their mission, how are they supposed to speak to people who believe something fundamentally untrue as a core part of their political identity?

That’s the catch-22. How do you get that Trump movement person who’s also an insider, when the litmus test to be an insider in the Trump movement is to believe in the denialism or at least say you do? So that’s a real journalistic problem. And the thing that we haven’t really touched here is, what are these networks doing day in and day out?

They’re not producing reported pieces, which I think it’s a little easier. You just report the news. You go out into the world. You talk to people, and then you present it to the world as a nuanced portrait of the country. This thing is true. This thing is false. Again, in many cases, pretty straightforward. But their bread and butter is talking heads. It’s live. It’s not edited. It’s not that much reported.

So their whole business model especially, again, on cable, which has 24 hours to fill, is talking heads. And if you want the perspective from the Trump movement, journalistically, especially when it comes to denialism, but when it comes to some other major subjects in American life, you’re walking into a place where they’re going to say things that aren’t true, that don’t pass your journalistic standards, the most basic standards of journalism.

Right. So you’re saying if TV sticks with this model, the kind of low cost, lots of talk approach to news, then they are going to have to solve the riddle of who to bring on, who represents Trump’s America if they want that audience. And now they’ve got this red line that they’ve established, that that person can’t be someone who denies the 2020 election reality. But like you just said, that’s the litmus test for being in Trump’s orbit.

So this doesn’t really look like a conundrum. This looks like a bit of a crisis for TV news because it may end up meaning that they can’t hire that person that they need for this model, which means that perhaps a network like NBC does need to wave goodbye to a big segment of these viewers and these eyeballs who support Trump.

I mean, on the one hand, they are not ready to do that, and they would never concede that that’s something they’re ready to do. The problem is barring some kind of change in their news model, there’s no solution to this.

But why bar changes to their news model, I guess, is the question. Because over the years, it’s gotten more and more expensive to produce news, the news that I’m talking about, like recorded packages and what we refer to as reporting. Just go out and report the news.

Don’t gab about it. Just what’s going on, what’s true, what’s false. That’s actually very expensive in television. And they don’t have the kind of money they used to have. So the talking heads is their way to do programming at a level where they can afford it.

They do some packages. “60 Minutes” still does incredible work. NBC does packages, but the lion’s share of what they do is what we’re talking about. And that’s not going to change because the economics aren’t there.

So then a final option, of course, to borrow something Chris Licht said, is that a network like NBC perhaps doesn’t put a jersey on, but accepts the reality that a lot of the world sees them wearing a jersey.

Yeah. I mean, nobody wants to be seen as wearing a jersey in our business. No one wants to be wearing a jersey on our business. But maybe what they really have to accept is that we’re just sticking to the true facts, and that may look like we’re wearing a jersey, but we’re not. And that may, at times, look like it’s lining up more with the Democrats, but we’re not.

If Trump is lying about a stolen election, that’s not siding against him. That’s siding for the truth, and that’s what we’re doing. Easier said than done. And I don’t think any of these concepts are new.

I think there have been attempts to do that, but it’s the world they’re in. And it’s the only option they really have. We’re going to tell you the truth, even if it means that we’re going to lose a big part of the country.

Well, Jim, thank you very much.

Thank you, Michael.

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Some of the protesters called on Netanyahu to reach a cease fire deal that would free the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. Others called for early elections that would remove Netanyahu from office.

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Ronna McDaniel’s time at NBC was short. The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was hired as an on-air political commentator but released just days later after an on-air revolt by the network’s leading stars.

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Ms. McDaniel’s appointment had been immediately criticized by reporters at the network and by viewers on social media.

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