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Farakka

Farakka is a town in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India of about 21,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 36 mosques & dargahs, 20 temples and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Darasbari Mosque, Mughal Tahakhana and Sona Mosjid.

24.8167° N, 87.9000° EPop. 21,834Station: New Farakka Jn (NFK)Malda 41 km

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see13
Notable79
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Darasbari Mosque, mosque near Farakka
Must-see

Darasbari Mosque

Mosque · 30 km · Rajshahi Division

Mughal Tahakhana, attraction near Farakka
Must-see

Mughal Tahakhana

Attraction · 30 km · Rajshahi Division

Sona Mosjid, mosque or dargah near Farakka
Must-see

Sona Mosjid

Mosque or dargah · 31 km · Rajshahi Division

Places near Farakka by type

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One day from Farakka

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

142 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 Farakka
  2. Maa Binduwasini Mandirtemple · 45 min
  3. Shivgadi Dhamtemple · 45 min
  4. Malda Eco Tourism Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dakhil Darwazagateway · 1.5 hrs
  6. Darasbari Mosquemosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Farakka
Today’s loopFarakkaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Farakka

By train

New Farakka Jn (NFK), about 4 km from the centre.

By road

Malda 41 km · Bhagalpur 130 km · Deoghar 159 km. Directions.

By air

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), Durgapur — about 186 km by road; Deoghar Airport (DGH), Deoghar — about 159 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Farakka?

Farakka Dam Fish Ladder (dam, about 3 km), Shivgadi Dham (temple, about 35 km), Maa Binduwasini Mandir (temple, about 18 km), Darasbari Mosque (mosque, about 30 km), Mughal Tahakhana (attraction, about 30 km), Sona Mosjid (mosque or dargah, about 31 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 36 mosques & dargahs, 20 temples, 16 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest dargah to Farakka?

Chand Sahar Jumah Masjid [md Sharukh Khan], about 11 km by road; Khanganj Jame Masjid (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Farakka?

Rameshwar Tola Kirtan Field, about 10 km by road; Siv Mandir (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Farakka?

Start in Farakka, visit Maa Binduwasini Mandir, then Shivgadi Dham, then Malda Eco Tourism Park, then Dakhil Darwaza, then Darasbari Mosque, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.