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Tallest hill in Bankura District, West Bengal
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Biharinath (বিহারীনাথ Bihārīnāth) in the Bankura district of West Bengal is the second highest hill in South Bengal. It is 451 m (1,480 ft) high. The tourist spot is at the foot of the hill, near Biharinath temple. There are small villages in the area. Saltora and Tiluri are comparatively more populous places.
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You can climb, take along a local guide (tip him) in order that you are not lost.
This is most famous Shiva temple in the western part of Bengal and for some ways beyond the state. Millions of pilgrims throng there throughout the year.
You can walk down through the country paths towards the river
Run by Saltora Block. Car pick up from Raniganj can be arranged. There is hardly any attached toilet room or restaurant. There is no generator or boundary wall. Rooms and toilets are not clean, no standard furniture or television in the room.
Basic urban-style amenities and eatery with varied menu. Accommodations range from dormitory to A.C. "super deluxe" room. Can also arrange bull cart transport and boating on the Damodar River.
By car
One can travel by road from Raniganj via Saltora or across the Damodar River over the bridge near Dishergarh/ Sanctoria, travel a little towards Raghunathpur and turn left for the road to Madhukunda…
By bus
There is only one bus from Raniganj station that goes directly to Biharinath, but from Bankura there are more direct buses to Biharinath.
Walk or have your own transport. Alternatively, a hotel can make arrangements for you to use a bullock cart to move around Biharinath.
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