West Bengal, India

Places to visit near Karimpur

Karimpur is a town in West Bengal, India, home to about 9,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 2 temples, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Bagha Old Mosque (41 km), Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir (48 km) and Motijhil (50 km).

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Karimpur, West Bengal
Karimpur, West Bengal, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Karimpur at a glance

Location
West Bengal, India
Population
about 9,565
Coordinates
23.9759° N, 88.6192° E
Places within 50 km
27 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and museums
Nearest city
Malda, 156 km
Railway station
Murshidabad (MBB), 51 km
Airport
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 185 km

Top places to visit near Karimpur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Karimpur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Karimpur

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Bhatpara Neelkuthi (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Karimpur

65 temples within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Karimpur

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Jitpur Forest (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Karimpur

18 museums within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Atkabar Sriti Complex (47 km); the best-known is Hazarduari Palace & Museum (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Karimpur

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Bagha Old Mosque (41 km); the best-known is Katra Masjid (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Karimpur

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Karimpur. The closest is Shikarpur Public Park & Picnic Point (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Karimpur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karimpur
  2. 48 km Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir · temple, Murshidabad
  3. 5 km New Motijhil Park · park, Murshidabad
  4. 4 km Katra Masjid · mosque, Murshidabad
  5. 52 km Jalangi River Side · river spot, Murshidabad
  6. 20 km Shikarpur Public Park & Picnic Point · viewpoint, Nadia
  7. 16 km Back to Karimpur

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From travellers near Karimpur

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How to reach Karimpur

  • By train: Murshidabad (MBB) — about 51 km from the centre
  • By train: Azimganj Jn (AZ) — about 57 km from the centre
  • By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata — about 185 km by road
  • By air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), Durgapur — about 182 km by road
  • By road from Malda: about 156 km · directions
  • By road from Durgapur: about 178 km · directions
  • By road from Kolkata: about 198 km · directions

All places near Karimpur by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Karimpur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage1082Bhatpara Neelkuthi (21 km)
Temples265Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir (48 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens323Jitpur Forest (27 km)
Other attractions421DC Eco Park (21 km)
Museums218Atkabar Sriti Complex (47 km)
Mosques & dargahs116Bagha Old Mosque (41 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints27Shikarpur Public Park & Picnic Point (16 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs07GK Project (51 km)
Parks25Mujibnagar Ambagan (46 km)
Buddhist sites02Eidgah Math (53 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Jalangi River Side (23 km)
Churches01Krishnanagar Cathedral Church (81 km)
Beaches & coast01পাটুল মিনি কক্সবাজার (86 km)

Karimpur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Karimpur?

Shikarpur Public Park & Picnic Point (viewpoint, about 16 km), Jalangi River Side (river spot, about 23 km), New Motijhil Park (park, about 50 km), Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir (temple, about 48 km), Katra Masjid (mosque, about 51 km), Motijhil (attraction, about 50 km).

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

27 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 2 temples, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Karimpur?

Bhatpara Neelkuthi, about 21 km by road; Shaheed Minar (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Karimpur?

Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir, about 48 km by road; Bishnupur Kali Bari (48 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Karimpur?

Jitpur Forest, about 27 km by road; Monoroma Park & Mini Zoo (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karimpur?

Start in Karimpur, visit Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir, then New Motijhil Park, then Katra Masjid, then Jalangi River Side, then Shikarpur Public Park & Picnic Point, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Karimpur?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and museums.

How do I reach Karimpur?

By train: Murshidabad (MBB), about 51 km away. By air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 185 km by road. By road: 156 km from Malda.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Karimpur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Karimpur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.