Chandraketu’s Fort

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Location: MMHR+VGW, Hadipur Chuprijhara, West Bengal 743424, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1-2 hours.

Chandraketu’s Fort is one of the oldest places in Hadipur Chuprijhara, West Bengal. It is a beautiful place in the lap of nature. The surroundings of this place are so beautiful. You can find an ancient vibe here. It is full of greenery. The environment of this place is so calm and peaceful. People from many places come to visit this place. Actually, There is only some mound left; the rest of the Fort is under the soil. This Fort is 2,300 years old archeological site. It is worth visiting.

Attraction

Chandraketu’s Fort is one of the attractions of the city. It is mainly situated in the village area and lush greenery. The Place is so beautiful that you can’t leave it early. However, in the fort, there is only a mud mound, and nothing is left. All the palace and other things are under the soil. But the surroundings and historical value make it a worthwhile tour. But there are many items of this fort, and terracottas are in the collections of museums in India and abroad. These items are very precious, and from that, you can learn and see a lot of things. I think if you are an art lover, then you should visit this Place. You can also hang out with your family and friends. I think for people who love to visit mysterious ancient forts; this Place is perfect for them.

History

This place has a rich history and culture. It is an ancient fort nearly 2,300 years old. Chandraketu has been identified as the capital of ancient Gangaridai. Gangaridis was very powerful in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and its capital was Ganga. At that time, it was famous, and muslin cloth was exposed to the West. This place once looked like a mountain. Huge mud forts surround the core of this ancient city. Archeologists said that this fort was built in the Gupta era.

Inside/Outside Views

Chandraketu’s Fort is now under the soil. You can see only a small mound. It is in the middle of the green landscape. The view of this place is amazing. It is also called the ‘Mohenjodaro’ Of Bengal. The pictures of this royal piece of architecture merge perfectly with the surrounding river area and look subtle and elegant. This is why people from different countries come to visit this place. The fort holds a very strong historical and archaeological significance. But it is so unfortunate that the Government has not taken any action to maintain it. It’s condition is so poor that one day it seems to be lost soon.

Opening Hours

6 am to 5 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

Free of cost.

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By air: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport is the nearest airport to this place. You can easily reach there by air.

By Rail: Kolkata Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this place. After reaching the station, you can take an auto-rickshaw or hire a cab to reach your destination.

By road: I think by road is the best way to get there. You can hire a car or cab to reach your destination directly. Otherwise, you can take a bus to reach Kolkata first, then take an auto-rickshaw to get anywhere. It is well connected to other Cities.