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Sahapur is a small town located in the Malda District of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the Panchla police station which is a part of the Sardar subdivision of Howrah district. Sahapur is about 270 km from the capital city Kolkata. Sahapur with its scenic beauty and locations is a place where the tourists visit regularly.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
The Mornington Fort is a popular tourist destination. It is an enormous fort that was built by Lord Clive and dates back to 1765-67. This fort being located at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Rupnarayan Rivers allures many tourists from different parts of the country. Sarat Smriti Granthagar houses various age old coins, sculptures, manuscripts hence visitors flock to these places in large numbers to observe these items of great value. One of the famous museums which are located at the vicinity of Sahapur is Anand Niketan Kirtishala. This museum that was established in the year 1961 has a collection of old Bengali and Sanskrit manuscripts, coins, stone sculptures, bronze icons, specimens of folk art and craft, scroll paintings. It is a place worth visiting especially for all the people who love antique items. The Madangopaljiu Temple of the Mellak village which is very close to Sahapur is visited by ardent devotees at different times of the year. This place is also visited by flocks of tourists especially the ones interested in archeology as it houses different types of unique terracotta art. Another place where tourists should not miss out is a small village by the name of Gadiara. The captivating beauty and the serenity makes it an ideal place for picnic.
SHOPPING: Sahapur is a shopper’s delight. This is a dream place for all the people interested in splurging on various items. People not only do window shopping, but also indulge in various goodies found in the shop. Tourists from different places come here and shop from this small town taking home sweet experiences. It is one of the favourite destinations for people who indulge in shopping. It is a shopper’s Paradise. One can splurge in various kinds of items found in the different shops of the place. Some of the best places for shopping are Abinash Garments, Addan Sha Grocery Bhandar, Aloka Grocery Store, Amrita Saree Centre, Anandamayee Grocery Bhandar. Here one can get all the items that one wishes for.
HOTELS: For pleasant stay one can opt for different hotels in Sahapur. Some of the popular hotels of the region are: Hotel Ahoka, Manish Hotel, Mohit Hotel, Centaur Hotel, Cosy Hotel, Balaji Hotel, Meghdoot Hotel, and Piyush Hotel.
HOW TO REACH THERE: Being well connected by rails and roads, It is easy for travelers to reach this place. One can avail the local buses or the passenger trains to reach this place. The Howrah station is the nearest station to this place.
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