Nadia
Places of Interest:
Mayapur: Connected by bus services from Krishnanagar and Calcutta and a ferry
ride across the Bhagirathi river from Nabadwip, Mayapur is the headquarters of
ISKCON.

Chandroday Temple: The temple, set amidst a garden, is a picturesque sight.
There are quite a few big and small temples also. 139 km from Calcutta, this
temple is well connected by rail and road.

Nabadwip: 19 km from Krishnanagar and 120 km north from Calcutta, stands on the
banks of the Bhagirathi river. The great social reformer and saint Sri
Chaitanya was born here in 1486. Nabadwip is the seat of the Vaishnava culture
in Bengal and an ancient centre of Sanskrit studies.

Sonargouranga, the temple with the golden statue of Sri Chaitanya, is the most
important shrine here. There is a profusion of temples, each one worth a visit.
Nabadwip remains an important pilgrimage centre in Bengal. Nabadwip is
connected by bus and rail service from Calcutta.

Krishnanagar: 118 km north from Calcutta, Krishnanagar on the banks of Jalangi
river was the residence of Maharaja Krishnachandra, a great patron of art and
culture.


Places worth visiting at Krishnanagar:
Rajbari: (Royal Palace) with a beautiful Durga temple in the courtyard. Every
year, the famous Jhulan Mela is celebrated around the Rajbari in the July /
August months and Baro Dol in March / April.

Roman Catholic Church: The church is famous for its architectural and
sculptural splendour. There are 27 oil paintings describing the life of Jesus
Christ. Of special mention are the wooden sculptures by Italian artists.

Others include the College Bhavan (1846), The Public Library (1856), the
Krishnanagar Academy and the Protestant Church. The clay models / figurines
crafted here are collectorsitems. Connected by rail and road from Calcutta.