Antpur
How to get there: Buses are available from Calcutta
Bansberia
On the temple trail, catch the shrines dedicated to Ananta Vasudev and Hanseshwari in Bansberia. The Hanseshwari temple deserves special mention for
its architecture - it has 13 lotus bud-shaped minars and its inner precincts follow the design of the human anatomy.
How to get there: Buses and trains are available from Calcutta
Mayapur
Home to the centre of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Mayapur is the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya. Religious fervor is very much part of the air of this tin y town seeped in a devotional tradition based on the Bhagavad Geeta and the Srimad Bhagavatam. The breathtaking main temple at Mayapur has beautiful idols of Krishna and Radha, as well as smaller statues of gopis.How to get there: Trains are available from Calcutta
Kamarpukur
The birthplace of Sri Ramakrishna, Kamarpukur is a tiny village that's a favorite among tourists on a pilgrimage. Ideal for a one-day trip, the village houses the beautiful Ramakrishna Temple. Much of the rural nature of the village has still been preserved though, and if you want a taste of ponds, old-style temples and verdant fields, Kamarpukur is a good place to head out for.How to get there: Accessible by road from Calcutta
Tarakeswar
A prominent pilgrimage spot in West Bengal, Tarakeshwar has one of the most famous Shiva temples in the country. The temple dates back to the 18th century. To get a real feel of the religious fervor associated with this place, visit Tarakeshwar during Shivratri.How to get there: Accessible by road from Calcutta
Bishnupur
Undoubtedly the temple town of Bengal, Bishnupur is home to scores of brick temples. The architecture of the temples is devoid of grandeur, and is touching and breathtaking in its simplicity. Bishnupur is also famous for having spawned the Vishnupur Gharana of music.
How to get there: Take the train from Howrah