One of the oldest districts of West Bengal and the ancient Sanskrit learning centre. Nadia is an inseparable part of the religious and cultural history of the state. The traditional city of Krishnanagar is the headquarters of Nadia District. Apart from tourism, agriculture is another main source of revenue for the district.
Attractions & Activities
Nabadwip (120 km from Kolkata) – the birthplace of the great social reformer and founder of the Vaishnav culture.
Mayapur – claimed by some as the actual birthplace of Sri Chaitanya. The ISKCON Temple Complex is a major crowd puller.
Shantipur – once an important centre of Sanskrit learning, the town is famous for its exquisite saris. Its temples, built in the traditional “atchala” style, are worth visiting. The Shyam Chand Temple, Jaleswar temple and the Adwaiata Prabhu Temple offer excellent examples of the beautiful terracotta style that was once prevalent in Nadia. The township of Fulia, located in close proximity to Shantipur, was the home of the famous poet Krittibas and is also famous for “Tant” saris.
Krishnanagar (118 km from Kolkata) – is a historic city with several places of tourist interest. It is also famous for wonderful clay models. It is the headquarters of the district. Krishnanagar is of profound historic importance as is evident from its name, which follows the name of Raja Krishna Chandra Ray. The Rajbari of Krishna Chandra, with its collections of rare antiques and exquisite wall decorations, is a principal attraction.
Plassey: 172 km from Kolkata, famous for historic battle fought in the year 1757 between the last Nawab of Bengal and British forces.
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