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The first Indian Institute of Technology, established in 1951. The IIT attracts visitors throughout the year (especially in the spring academic semester from January to April) on account on the Spring Fest, Kshitij and other departmental and interdepartmental fests and events.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a public institute of technology, research university, and autonomous institute established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Founded in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. The institution was designated an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India in 2019.
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IIT Kharagpur was originally a detention camp during the British Raj to imprison Indian independence activists. The building was later renamed Shaheed Bhavan (and colloquially referred to as the "Old Building" in the institute), and was built on the Neo-Byzantine style of architecture. In 1990, the building was converted into a museum called the Nehru Museum of Science and Technology. The museum has many indoor exhibits, which include technical models collected from various institutes and organisations across India. The park outside the museum contains 14 open-air demonstrations and outdoor exhibits. The outdoor exhibits include a Hawker Hunter Mk 56 and a steam locomotive. The museum has an archive room showcasing documents relating to the history of IIT Kharagpur and Southwest Bengal.
Deer park
It’s a famous picnic spot in winter. There is a small deer park inside.
Railway Garden
A park and a picnic spot, frequented by people of all ages. It offers toy train rides within the park.
This is one of the oldest temples in the city, a Shiva temple, from which derives the name of Kharagpur.
An airbase used by the 317th Airlift Squadron of the US Air Force during World War II.
Built by the British for the Royal Indian Air Force during World War II. It was used to conduct raids against advancing Japanese in Burma and also for operations to transport aid to parts of China. Access to the Air Force Station is restricted to defence personnel and is out of bounds for tourists without special permits.