Mukutmanipur Dam Tourism Detailed Guide For You – Bankura West Bengal

Mukutmanipur Dam Bankura Tourism Detailed Guide For You: Mukutmanipur is a town located in the district Bankura of West Bengal. It is famous for the Mukutmanipur Dam, the largest earth reservoir built in the mid-50s to provide water for irrigation to farmers in India. It is spread over an area of 800 km.

Mukutmanipur is a hidden treasure surrounded by green forests and hillocks. Mukutmanipur Dam is considered the second-largest dam in India

• Distance From Bankura Bus Stand Is Approx. 50Km Via SH-2.
• Distance From Kharagpur Is Approx. 130Km Via SH-5.
• Distance From Kolkata Is Approx. 245km Via NH-16
  
• Google Map: Mukutmanipur Dam

The credit for the success of Mukutmanipur Dam tourism goes to this dam as it offers mesmerizing views and tourists visit this picnic spot again and again. Mukutmanipur is also famous for the local Bengali delicacies that are served in various restaurants in this city.

About Mukutmanipur Dam

From my place of residence, it is approx 120 km. Bankura is not a famous name, yet there are many heritage sites of historical heritage. The distance between this city from Kolkata will be only 250 km. Bishnupur is also located in the Bankura district, which is also known for the Terracotta temples related to the Malla dynasty.

This site is waiting to be declared a World Heritage by UNESCO for the last twenty years. This dam is built on the Kangsabati river flowing in this district.

Although dams on lamps are constructed for many purposes, industrial reasons are the main reason behind them. Some dams become so special that it is not known when tourism gets added to them unintentionally. India’s largest dams Tehri, Bhakra-Nangal, Hirakud, Nagarjuna-Sagar, etc. are already quite famous, and also attract a lot of tourists, although none of these might have been constructed for tourism.

On the other hand, there is another aspect behind these dams, the serious environmental problems arising out of tampering with nature, which is being discussed a lot these days.

What can we see in Mukutmanipur?

• Kangsabati Dam
  Kangsabati Dam, the second largest earthen dam in India seeks attention for its vast water body and the way it whispers with the enchanting nature. The dam is 11 kilometers in length and was built under the administration of the then Bengal’s Chief Minister, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. 
• Musafirana Viewpoint
  Have you ever seen a Moonrise standing on the top of a hillock?
  Be the witness to a captivating Moonrise from Musafirana’s viewpoint. 
• Paresh Nath Shiv Mandir
  Paresh Nath Shiv Mandir is an open temple of Mahadev as well as a holy place for local people. During the construction of the dam, the idol was found by digging in the Earth and it is considered to be evidence of Jain culture. 
• Deer Park
  Bonpukuria Deer Park is a perfect place for a family outing as well. You will feel nature murmuring here and the deer will come to welcome you with a great eye for sure.
• Noadihi Sunset Point
  Noadihi is a place after Baroghutu. To come to this place you have to follow the road towards Peerless Resort then take a diversion to Baroghutu. After crossing baroghutu you will reach Noadihi. This is a place with ultimate silence to recharge your soul. You will hear the chirps of several birds with the beautiful sunset experience.
• Ambika Temple
  Ambikanagar Temple, situated in Ambikanagar village is the place where Goddess Durga is being worshipped as Maa Ambika for the last 700 years. 

Where To Stay

There are two government residences together here. Apart from these, there are many youth hostels, lodges, and hotels with restaurants in this city. Tourists can use autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws for local transport.

Tourist Places In And Around Mukutmanipur

About 2 km from the dam many species of birds and animals live in the distant Banpukuria Deer Park. Mukutmanipur and its nearby city of Jhilimili receive more than 100,000 tourists every year. Tourists keep visiting Mukutmanipur dam from all over the place because there are astonishing views of this dam throughout the day.

How to reach

Mukutmanipur is well connected by road and rail.

Weather of Mukutmanipur

The climate of Mukutmanipur is hot and humid.

Best time to visit Mukutmanipur

The best time to visit Mukutmanipur is from October to March

It is an ideal getaway where the second largest earthen dam in India is surrounded by mysterious hillocks like a crown or “Mukut”. Nestled at the confluence of two rivers, it is famous for its necklace-shaped dam in the green-wrapped “Rangamati”. 

Official Website Bankura Tourism