Balurghat, West BengalAltadighi National ParkSree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali TempleDibar DighiAtreyee River Low DamDogachhi ForestKaldighi Park
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Balurghat

Balurghat is a city in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India of about 1,41,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 10 temples and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Altadighi National Park, Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple and Dibar Dighi.

25.2210° N, 88.7773° EPop. 1,41,404Station: Balurghat (BLGT)Malda 85 km

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see28
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Altadighi National Park, national park near Balurghat
Must-see

Altadighi National Park

National park · 12 km · Rajshahi Division

Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple, temple near Balurghat
Must-see

Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple

Temple · 17 km

Dibar Dighi, lake near Balurghat
Must-see

Dibar Dighi

Lake · 24 km · Rajshahi Division

Places near Balurghat by type

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One day from Balurghat

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

126 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balurghat
  2. Dogachhi Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Kaldighi Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Dibar Dighilake · 45 min
  6. Altadighi National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Balurghat
Today’s loopBalurghatStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Balurghat

By train

Balurghat (BLGT), about 3 km from the centre; Old Malda (OMLF), about 83 km from the centre.

By road

Malda 85 km · Tura 184 km · Siliguri 215 km. Directions.

By air

Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 211 km by road; Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), Durgapur — about 295 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balurghat?

Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple (temple, about 17 km), Altadighi National Park (national park, about 12 km), Atreyee River Low Dam (dam, about 2 km), Atrai Low Height Dam (dam, about 2 km), Dogachhi Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Dibar Dighi (lake, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balurghat?

45 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 10 temples, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 other attractions, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Balurghat?

Agrapuri Vihara, about 11 km by road; Nazipur Circle (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Balurghat?

Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple, about 17 km by road; Kali Mata Mondir (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balurghat?

Start in Balurghat, visit Dogachhi Forest, then Sree Sree Bolla Raksha Kali Temple, then Kaldighi Park, then Dibar Dighi, then Altadighi National Park, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.