Medinipur — Travel Guide
Medinipur, is a town located in the Paschim (west) Medinipur district of the West Bengal. The town is the headquarters of the district of Paschim Medinipur, which became an independent district after it was separated from the erstwhile Midnapore district in the year 2002. There are quite a few legends surrounding the name of the town. Many believe that Midnapur was named after the local deity Medinimata who is a reincarnation of the Goddess Shakti. Others believe that at one point in history there were so many mosques in the town that it could well have been compared to the Islamic holy city of Medina.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest operational airport is the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata.
By Train
The Medinipur Railway Station is one of the most prominent railway stations in the area.
Shopping in Medinipur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Medinipur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Medinipur means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Medinipur is the most important activities am
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