Sarat Chandra KuthiBaba Taraknath TempleFurfura SharifGhatal Eco Tourism ParkGhanteswer Shiv Mandir and Ratnabali Shaktipeeth (khanakul)Narajole Raj Bari (the Raj Palace)
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Ghatal

Ghatal is a town in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India of about 54,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit: 8 temples, 1 forts & heritage and 0 museums. The must-see places are Sarat Chandra Kuthi, Baba Taraknath Temple and Furfura Sharif.

22.6624° N, 87.7340° EPop. 54,658Station: Narayan Pakuria (NPMR)Kolkata 82 km

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km15
Must-see94
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Sarat Chandra Kuthi

Attraction · 34 km · Haora

Must-see

Baba Taraknath Temple

Temple · 48 km · Hugli

Must-see

Furfura Sharif

Attraction · 53 km · Hugli

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One day from Ghatal

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

156 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 Ghatal
  2. Ghanteswer Shiv Mandir and Ratnabali Shaktipeeth (khanakul)temple · 45 min
  3. Baba Taraknath Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Joyramchak Shiv Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Chakgopal Village Tarapith Mondir ( Second Tarapith Tample)temple · 45 min
  6. Narajole Raj Bari (the Raj Palace)palace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ghatal
Today’s loopGhatalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Ghatal

By train

Narayan Pakuria (NPMR), about 37 km from the centre.

By road

Kolkata 82 km · Durgapur 131 km · Digha 147 km. Directions.

By air

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata — about 92 km by road; Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), Durgapur — about 147 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ghatal?

Ghatal Eco Tourism Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Ghanteswer Shiv Mandir and Ratnabali Shaktipeeth (khanakul) (temple, about 17 km), Narajole Raj Bari (the Raj Palace) (palace, about 20 km), Joyramchak Shiv Temple (temple, about 20 km), Baba Taraknath Temple (temple, about 48 km), Chakgopal Village Tarapith Mondir ( Second Tarapith Tample) (temple, about 25 km).

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

15 places on Spotwander: 8 temples, 1 fort, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest temple to Ghatal?

Ghanteswer Shiv Mandir and Ratnabali Shaktipeeth (khanakul), about 17 km by road; Joyramchak Shiv Temple (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ghatal?

Narajole Raj Bari (the Raj Palace), about 20 km by road; Tamralipta Rajbari (56 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ghatal?

Start in Ghatal, visit Ghanteswer Shiv Mandir and Ratnabali Shaktipeeth (khanakul), then Baba Taraknath Temple, then Joyramchak Shiv Temple, then Chakgopal Village Tarapith Mondir ( Second Tarapith Tample), then Narajole Raj Bari (the Raj Palace), and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.

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