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Dakshin Dinajpur is a district of West Bengal, India. Its history dates back to Pala and Sena times and has a unique cultural heritage.

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By train

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  • 1 Balurghat  NFR . Balurghat railway station (Q15196382) on Wikidata Balurghat railway station on Wikipedia
  • 2 Gangarampur  NFR . Gangarampur railway station (Q37004038) on Wikidata Gangarampur railway station on Wikipedia

By car

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NH 512 runs through this district. SH 10, a bypass highway, connects the district with Raiganj and Siliguri.

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Map of Dakshin Dinajpur

See and do

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  • 1 Balurghat College Museum. Many antique collections including coins, inscriptions, sculptures, terracotta, ornamental stones, etc. of ancient ages are preserved here.
  • 2 Bangarh. An archaeological site with structures from the Maurya Empire to the Pala Empire. Bangarh (Q5267600) on Wikidata Bangarh on Wikipedia
  • 3 Bolla Kali Temple. Kali Puja is being observed here every Friday following the Rash Purnima. A fair is organised for three days. Bolla Kali temple (Q64348103) on Wikidata
  • 4 Dargah of Shah Ata. Dargah of Shah Ata (Q38251613) on Wikidata Dargah of Shah Ata on Wikipedia
  • 5 Kaldighi Park (কালদিঘি উদ্যান Kāldighi Udyān). A large number of migratory birds flock to this place during winter. Kaldighi Park (Q38251696) on Wikidata Kaldighi Park on Wikipedia
  • 6 Sarongbari. A small forest with an exquisite picnic spot. There's a small hut with drinking water facilities. Permission is required from Hili Block Development Officer (BDO) to visit the area.

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Backcountry

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