Rajbalhat

Rajbalhat is fast becoming a popular picnic spot. It is situated in Jangipara Block of Hooghly district. In the 16th Century, Rajbalhat was the capital of Bhursut dynasty's empire. The main attraction of Rajbalhat is the Rajballabh Temple which was constructed in the year 1728. The Terracotta work on the walls of the temple is amazing. There are two other Terracotta temples at Rajbalhat - Radhakanta Temple and Sreedhar Damodar Temple. A number of ponds and open grounds are there beside the temples.

Important Information

There is no need for permission to picnic at Rajbalhat.
You can buy the necessary items for picnic from the local market or Haripal market.

How to Reach

Local trains are running from Howrah to Haripal station. You can reach Rajbalhat from there by bus (Rt no 10). Rajbalhat is 22 km from Haripal. Direct buses are also running from Howrah and Esplanade Bus Terminus to Rajbalhat.

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